How To Reupholster A Sofa Cushion With Piping

How to Reupholster a Sofa Cushion with Piping

Reupholstering a sofa cushion with piping is a great way to give your furniture a fresh new look. It's also a relatively easy project that can be completed in a few hours. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

Materials you'll need:

New fabric
Piping cord
Scissors
Measuring tape
Chalk or fabric marker
Sewing machine
Thread
Staple gun
Upholstery needle

Instructions:

Remove the old fabric.

Start by removing the old fabric from the cushion. You can do this by carefully cutting the fabric along the seams. Once the old fabric is removed, you'll be able to see the cushion's foam core. 2.

Measure and cut the new fabric.

Measure the cushion's foam core and cut a piece of new fabric that is twice the size of the core. Fold the fabric in half, with the right sides together, and sew the two long edges together. Turn the fabric right side out and press the seam. 3.

Attach the piping cord.

Cut a piece of piping cord that is twice the length of the cushion's perimeter. Fold the fabric over the piping cord, with the raw edges aligned, and sew the two edges together. Fold the fabric over the piping cord again, this time with the right sides together, and sew the two edges together. Turn the piping cord right side out and press the seam. 4.

Attach the piping cord to the cushion.

Pin the piping cord to the cushion's foam core, aligning the raw edges of the fabric with the edges of the core. Sew the piping cord to the core using an upholstery needle and thread. 5.

Attach the new fabric to the cushion.

Pull the new fabric over the cushion's foam core and staple it in place. Trim any excess fabric. 6.

Enjoy your reupholstered cushion!

Your sofa cushion is now reupholstered and ready to enjoy.

Tips:

When choosing new fabric, be sure to select a fabric that is durable and easy to clean.
If you're not sure how to sew, you can always take your cushion to a professional upholsterer.
Reupholstering a sofa cushion is a great way to save money and give your furniture a new lease on life.