How to get free upholstery materials?
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I notice frequently people putting chairs and sofas out for the trashman. I noticed the backs of them are like new, unused! I need some material for a car console I was making. Thirty seconds with a box cutter and I got more than enough. Recycle/repurpose.
Great idea!
Thanks. My new car had no console. None available. For less than $10 and a couple of hours work, I now have a sturdy, presentable, increase of practical storage, and a place to carry a readily available firearm.
OH AWESOME!!! That is so cool! You would have spent a lot for the upholstery at a fabric store. I love what you did!
I use the old swatches from furniture stores. Some of them are quite large. They are quite useful.
Wow! Great idea!
Fantastic idea! We don't have that type of trash service. They have a spring clean up and a fall clean up day, that's, it. Otherwise if it doesn't fit in the bin, it is up to you to dispose of responsibly. And carrying a firearm has a completely different set of rules. Not allowed to be in car cabin, must be in trunk, unloaded. But hey, this is LA with 10 million+ people - there needs to be rules or these people will run amuck.
That's a great idea. You are the queen of upcycling! Thanks for sharing this, I'd never have thought of doing that.
Second hand clothing stores in our area have twice yearly 'bag sales' -all you can fit into a trashbag for $10 or $5 - many ball gowns & formals & men's suit coats, & draperies, are made of heavy weight fabric that can be used to re-upholster things with - conversely, if you have a chair you want to keep as is that's showing wear, use the matching fabric on the back to repair the front & put plain coordinating or contrasting fabric, on the back - a velvet or denim back for example!