How to cut the skirt off a couch?
by Ticia
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I have a couch and loveseat - yes both - and they are in very good condition but they have that little skirt at the bottom. Looking at the furniture around town, they seem to be doing away with that.
There is a narrow band of trim (sort of) something like piping. Just for a change I thought I might cut off that skirt right under that piping but wonder if there would be loose threads or a shaggy appearance. Has anyone ever done that without redoing an entire chair? As I said, they are both in very good condition. Or maybe I can just turn it under and stable it to see if I like it. Any thoughts? TIA
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Try turning under then use a staple gun. Post pictures of sofa would help with more ideas
I have wondered the same thing....my couch has a skirt and I have held it up with my hand and thought stapling might work but couldn't figure out how to do the corners....any ideas.
Go buy a seam ripper at Jo-Ann's and just cut around the skirt with that. You may need some matching trim to cover up the exposed staples.
Years ago we had a Labrador who got bored one day. He ripped the skirting off our couch. I ripped the sides off to match. I then used Elmer's glue to place the strings up under the couch, washed the glue off my hands and got a new look!
Try using one of those little scrapers like people use to take of sticky stuff on glassware...I you can buy them at Walmart they use a single sided razor blade in them and they are very sharp and you can get close to the piping or you can use an exacto knife the same way .
There is a product called fray check. I'm thinking you can buy it at Walmart or Jo-Ann Fabric
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i work in an upholstery shop. generally we finish off the bottom of a sofa or chair by stapling the fabric up under the piece BEFORE the skirt is attached.
so you should be able to remove the skirt (and the piping , or "welt") by simply pulling out the staples! if the piece was upholstered correctly you should be left with no unsightly raw edges or strings hanging down.