How to Upcycle an Armchair – Reupholstery Basics Story

How to Upcycle an Armchair – Reupholstery Basics

Reupholstering an armchair might seem like something reserved for the professionals – but it doesn’t have to be!

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Materials

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Step 1: Choose your Upholstery fabric

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Step 2: Preparing, Labelling & Taking Photos

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Step 3: Remove old fabric

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Step 4: Cut your (new) fabric to size

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Step 5: Time to Reupholster your armchair!

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SWIPE UP TO READ THE FULL TUTORIAL!

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More Upcycled Ideas:

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