Fabric painting a couch, anyone taking this on?

Cindy Trobaugh
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I fabric painted a chair and it turned out great. I have a micro-fiber black couch and no budget for a new one, the black no longer works for my decor. It's odd shaped and I have not been able to find a slip cover to fit it. Thanks.
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  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Sep 23, 2015
    I have never done this but googled processes on how tons. Go to providenthomedesign.com happenssishomemade.net www.notjustahousewife.net or hdtv has a video on utube
  • Marge Marge on Sep 23, 2015
    As a sewer and crafter, I have a hard time visualizing paint on fabric. I have seen it in theater use though. Is the paint a brush on or spray type? I need to try it.
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    • Marge Marge on Sep 24, 2015
      @Cindy Trobaugh, thank you for the ideas regarding painting fabric!
  • Gar2275764 Gar2275764 on Sep 24, 2015
    Textile medium can be mixed with paint and used to paint fabric. I can't share a link right now, but you can search on Google and Pinterest. I'm getting ready to do this on two chairs that are quite old and were faded when I got them. I bought them because I fell in love with their lines. Originally I intended to recover them, but after seeing fabric painted, I went out and bought Textile medium. The fabric is sound without a rip or tear, and I can't wait to get them done.
  • Z Z on Sep 24, 2015
    Though Kristi didn't paint a microfiber sofa, they also can be painted this way. I found other tutorials on painting microfiber, but they weren't as informative as Kristi's was. http://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/furniture/painted-upholstered-sofa-3244143
    painted upholstered sofa, outdoor furniture, painted furniture, Sofa painted with latex paint with fabric medium added
    Painted Upholstered Sofa
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    • Z Z on Sep 24, 2015
      @You're welcome Cindy. Make sure to take before, progress, and after pictures so you can share. I'm sure others will be interested. I've painted two wing chairs, but they were chintz. They won't last forever, but instead of getting out a needle and thread, you just keep some paint handy for any repairs. Hopefully with the type of fabric you're using you won't have any as it's flexible too.
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