Ask the Expert / DIY Crafters

recover chair cushions

Sandy D — Fri, 02 May 2008 22:08:51 GMT

I recently purchased a dinette set and the cushions are a white. I want to cover the cushions. My question is,what kind of material should I buy that is easy to clean ,and how much material do I need to buy for four chairs? Thanks for your help.

stain resistant

terri williams — Thur, 01 May 2008 16:41:54 GMT

hi there, i need help! my teen boys have stained the bottoms of my kitchen chairs. the color was off white and the material is -i dont know-just cotton i guess. i want to re upholster the chairs, but dont know what i should use. it needs to be dark, but i dont know what material would be best. please help-im embarrassed at the condition of the chairs. terri

dressmaker's skirt

Michael — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:26:45 GMT

I want to learn how to make a dressmaker's skirt for chairs, loveseats. aand sofas. Please respond to
judmike2000@msn.com

upholstery

anthony smith — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:57:20 GMT

I am looking for a fabric pattern named Safari, color is Nubuck, would you have any ideas on where to get this pattern?

Thanks,

Tony

Where can i purchase cement glue

Roman — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:01:29 GMT

I have been havinigg trouble finding where i can purchase cement glue to do interior work. i fdont want the spray cans that are just temparery tack glue. i need the glue that once you spray both side they wont come back off . . . unless you really try to pull them apart. :) if andyone knows where i might beable to purchase some please contact me

Thanks a bunch

How to Upholster this chair

debra — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:21:32 GMT

I want to reupholster a chair. I am not sure how to get this done and what tools I would use to get the current fabric off of the chair. The back of the chair is an inset covered panel that is trimmed with piping, how do I take it out without damaging the wood? What tool do I use? The seat also has piping around it. Help!!!

Thanks in advance,
Debra

Boating Projects

Scott — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:17:08 GMT

Hi:

Does anyone have any suggestions on reading/how-to materials on projects like boating upholstry, biminis and covers.

Thanks

Motorhome MakeOver

Cheri — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:44:23 GMT

Hi
My husband and I are making over a 1999 motorhome we purchased. My job is all the sewing and upholstering. I am stuck on the dashboard. I recovered it once and did not remove the old vinyl well it was to thick to reinstall correctly. last night I took off the new vinyl and the old. Under the old I found what looks like spray on foam. When laying the new vinyl over the foam it just doesn't look real smooth. I am at a lost as to what to do next. Any suggestions?

Vinyl

Hugh — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:04:22 GMT

Which Vinyl Upholstery would work best for a GMC? I need black.

butting hidem ends together

ZAK — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:29:41 GMT

I do marine upholstery. I am looking for some little triangles (stainless steel) that but the 2 ends of hidem together. It cleans the ends up and makes the seat look more professional. Thanks for any help someone might have. Oh yeah , they have one little screw hole in the middle to screw on the seat.

covered upholstery buttons with legs

joe — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:03:28 GMT

I am looking for buttons that can be covered with legs to use in a car. size appox of a dime.
Help

replacing upholstry tacks

liz — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:45:38 GMT

I have bought a new leather office chair and they put the plain old tacks on it.
Can I
1. Replace all the tacks simply one by one with a decorative tack?
2. Paint the tacks?

I have no upholstry experience so need to figure out some way to really dress up the plain old antique brass tacks.
Liz

COIL SUPPORT FOR WICKER SOFA FRAME

eileen — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:37:16 GMT

I have a vinyl wicker sofa that is about as comfortable as sitting on a concrete slab. It is 100% wicker and hence has no "give" in the seat. Can I razor out the seat part and replace it with upholstery fabric or coils? The expensive ones in the stores use some sort of fabric. What would you recommend? Also want to build a window seat and use the same (similar) approach to making it comfortable. REALLY appreciate expert help!!!!

yardage estimates

heistand — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 05:51:41 GMT

for a car door panel,Large yes.....a dash pad?or sunvisors...My interest is faux leather croc and ostrich.Thanks..........

how to attach nail heads to footstool

Michele Hurley — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:06:51 GMT

Would like some instructions on how do attach decorative nail heads into a wooden frame of a footstool. What type of nail heads do I use and get even spacing. Will be using a fake suede fabric. Need all the help I can get! Thank you