However, our couches are getting pretty shabby, so this got me to thinking about an aspect of household decor that I have never considered before--building upholstered furniture and reupholstering some of our less-attractive seating.
I visited my local library to borrow a variety of upholstery books. After browsing through a few of the books, the techniques don't seem too difficult and I already have most of the tools required, so decided to give it a try.
I acquired some scrap leather from a friend in the furniture business and tuned up my grandmother's sewing machine. Luckily, these old gear-driven Singers are good for leather.
I decided to start with a simple project--recover my motorcycle seat. The stitching has deteriorated and welded vinyl seams have separated in the sunlight.
After that, I will try to recover an arm-chair from my daughter's room.
