My First Reupholster

In 2005, I found two pieces of furniture that I couldn’t wait to beautify. The one above (purple) was dingy white and free on Craigslist. The one just below was sitting with no cushions by our dumpster.

PURPLE CHAIR:

I carefully removed the old fabric and used it as a pattern for the new fabric. A little bit of research and a lot of staples birthed my first major DIY project.

ORANGE/BLUE:

This one was a bit easier since I was starting from scratch. After measuring the chair, I headed downtown Los Angeles to the garment district and bout foam for the seat.

     

After some bed time reading…

I found my “next” DIY project on Kindall’s Creations via Tip Junkie

Find a Recycled Furniture Maker Near You!

Finally! There is ONE  place where you can find quality recycled furniture, not only in your area, but around the globe.

You’ve come to the right place if:

• You’re tired of spending hundreds of dollars on new furniture

• Your eyes hurt from browsing the internet for a recycled furniture maker in your area

• You or someone you know recycles furniture and is looking for a place to tell everyone about it!

Find an insanely talented artist in your area, an artist  who can take an unwanted piece of furniture and transform it into something beautiful, and in some cases, rare!

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Look to the right of this post to view the list.

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Happy Shopping!!

Find a nickel, pick it up, and all day you will have…

…a couch.

YES! Johnny Swing, a Vermont-based artist, makes furniture out of money (and tables from car windshields).

He welds coins together to make couches and so far he’s made 20 nickel couches.

His philosophy: Being embraced by money is more peaceful than being enslaved by it.

CLICK to visit Johnny and don’t forget to tell him you found him on Flippin’ Factory!