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I'm into crafting, recycling, and making things my own.  I like simplicity and hate clutter.  I work for a building envelope consulting firm and I look at buildings all day, but I still like them.

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Amateur Reupholstery: Couch

By adorn

Earlier this year, I moved across the country, taking with me only what I could fit in my car. I lived a week without an apartment and another week without any furniture.  Then, I bought a bed.  Well, a matress and box spring.  I wasn't in any rush to buy furniture, especially not furniture that I couldn't fit into my car.  This made me the office charity case.  A coworker gave me a kitchen table and chairs. Then, another coworker » READ MORE

January 06, 2007
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sandrine

October 27, 2009

Thanks, the kind of answer I was hoping for ;-)!

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adorn

October 27, 2009

Sandrine: I can't remember.  I think it took me like a month, while working full time.  It could probably take a weekend if you're persistent (and in good shape).

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sandrine

October 27, 2009

Hi Adorn,

I'm thinking of re-upholstering our couch.
How many days of work would you say the product took you in total (not considering the other things you worked on in between).

Thanks for feedback! Sandrine.

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berryberr

March 11, 2008
Thanks for adding me as your friend!;P
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betterbombshell

January 06, 2007
Awesome!  Thank you.  I may try this with a chair soon. 
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ajftuba

December 04, 2006
Adorable! I love your couch! I am hoping to do something similar with a free chair, did you have a lot of experience before you did this? It looks great!
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betterbombshell

November 24, 2006
Hiya Lara!  Cute picture.  Can't wait to see all your craftiness!

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