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The Numbers Are In: Is It Cheaper to Make or Buy This Headboard?
See the numbers to determine if you should buy or make a high style headboard. Read More
Make a Modern Upholstered Bench Out of a Goodwill Dud
Let me show you how to convert any old, dinged up coffee table into a Mid Century Modern inspired upholstered bench-table combo. If MCM isn’t your look, it’s easy to apply the same techniques to a traditional coffee table, a stylish fabric and coordinating paint. Read More
Posted in coffee table, cushion, diy, furniture, handmade, how-to, makeover, modern, repurposed-furniture, restyle, retro, seating, tutorials, Uncategorized, upholstery, vintage
Tagged diy, fabric, furniture makeover, how to upholster, how-to, Mid Century Modern, tutorial, upholstered bench
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Learn to Upholster: The Ladies of Weekend Bootcamp
Where do you go when you need to learn how to upholster in three days? Mod Home Ec’s Out of Towners Upholstery Bootcamp, that’s where. Read More
Posted in Chicago, classes, Headline Project, Uncategorized, upholstery
Tagged Before and After, chairs, diy upholstery, furniture, makeover, reupholstery, upholstery
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White Hot Headboard Job: Make or Buy?
Do you look longingly at photos of headboards, ottomans and side chairs wondering if you can make that yourself to save some $$$. Next week I’ll show you how we determine whether it’s a better deal to a make an Ethan Allen inspired headboard or order it. You may be surprised by what we find out. Read More
Posted in diy, headboards, Uncategorized
Tagged bedroom furniture, diy upholstery, Ethan Allen, headboards, make a headboard, upholstery
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Rachel’s Miraculously Reupholstered Chair
Even the doggiest of chairs can be transformed with the right vision and know-how. See how this thrift store dud was transformed into a modern houndstooth charmer. Read More
