Vyxxin
RAF Chins
Okay, so I've been researching and looking...and...and...I'm at a total loss. My family has a lovely 8pc. sectional. circ. 1980's very sturdy reasonably upholstered with the exception of the cushion covers and accent pillows.
SO, I'm hoping to re-cover them sometime in the near future. I have somebody that can probably do the sewing work but I need to purchase the fabric/supplies and I do not know where to purchase or what.
This is a sofa that gets a LOT of action. Two teens, two mini schnauzers...two toddlers...two adults...pairs and pairs of destruction. Needs to be a heavy duty fabric maybe corduroy? I don't know of any other heavy fabric make suggestions? I'm looking for something textured but not necessarily pattered...looking for something solid (maybe a chocolate brown) or with little pattern (this is a LARGE piece) Also wanted opinions on zipper vs. velcro for closures.
Finally, I don't want to spend a mint on this. While it's a wonderful piece, we're on a budget. So as thrifty as possible. I figure we'll need roughly 12-14y. for the 7pc that need covered. Then, maybe, if I want to re-do the accent pillows I'll get a second (complimentary) fabric of a different color.
SO, if anyone knows where I can get inexpensive heavy duty fabric that isn't terribly hideous (mostly just need plain, solid color) give me a shout out? Also, need advice about the entire project...anything you can add?
I know there's a LOT of people on this board who deal with fabric...I'm lucky enough to have a family member that can do all the sewing for a minimal fee...with some persuasion...but have no idea what supplies I'll need...or where to get them!
SO, I'm hoping to re-cover them sometime in the near future. I have somebody that can probably do the sewing work but I need to purchase the fabric/supplies and I do not know where to purchase or what.
This is a sofa that gets a LOT of action. Two teens, two mini schnauzers...two toddlers...two adults...pairs and pairs of destruction. Needs to be a heavy duty fabric maybe corduroy? I don't know of any other heavy fabric make suggestions? I'm looking for something textured but not necessarily pattered...looking for something solid (maybe a chocolate brown) or with little pattern (this is a LARGE piece) Also wanted opinions on zipper vs. velcro for closures.
Finally, I don't want to spend a mint on this. While it's a wonderful piece, we're on a budget. So as thrifty as possible. I figure we'll need roughly 12-14y. for the 7pc that need covered. Then, maybe, if I want to re-do the accent pillows I'll get a second (complimentary) fabric of a different color.
SO, if anyone knows where I can get inexpensive heavy duty fabric that isn't terribly hideous (mostly just need plain, solid color) give me a shout out? Also, need advice about the entire project...anything you can add?
I know there's a LOT of people on this board who deal with fabric...I'm lucky enough to have a family member that can do all the sewing for a minimal fee...with some persuasion...but have no idea what supplies I'll need...or where to get them!
I mean besides JoAnn LOL! J/k...I DO plan to make it to our local one in person to go over fabric types to see if something other than corduroy would work.
