Easy Quick Fix for a Battered Couch
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Trying to fend off the inevitable purchase, an old couch with good bones gets a little help.
The Victim. Years of allowing the dogs on the couch resulted in this...
The upholstery fabric we were able to find at a 60% discount - whee! The total for 1 3/4 yard was $38.
I used a closet rod that I purchased at a local DIY store for $2.77. They even custom cut it for us.
I made the pocket loose. Make sure to mark your allowance with chalk or pencil.
The closet rod fits in the pocket just like curtain would.
The end result.
This is so easy. I am not a seamstress; in fact, I barely know how to thread a sewing machine, but when this thought occurred to me, I knew I had to do it. I'm not a big fan of the overall couch slip, and the top part is fair to passable, so this was right up my alley.
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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Hmmm... My Niece gifted us a love seat sized "chair-and-a-half" that her kitties had clawed up. I cleaned it off and covered with 2 $1 clearance fleece throws. They stay in place, and can be washed and replaced if worn. 🐈️🐱
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That is just atrocious
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I’m confused.. how do you assemble it all? Where do the rods go? How many rods are used? I have the same problem with my couch and would really like to do this but I just am not sure how it all gets assembled. Is the just one long rod stuffed behind the cushions? Do you have a video I can watch?
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cheryle
Would you let your children tear up your furniture like that ?
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