The Upholstery Forum

First time poster & no upholstery experience at all.

I was just curious if there is a simple way of reupholstering or even making the attached look presentable.

It’s not very old but it’s a tweed sofa which has obviously seen better days.

I was thinking of just laying some new tweed on top & tucked down the sides (which I’m sure is sacrilege!) but I wasn’t sure how to make it look ok across the front where the piping is.

Any advice at all is very welcome.

Slipcover from Walmart for $15.00?

To do it right, it will be a handfull for a beginner. If you insist, I would start with something small and work up. But if this is your one an only upholstery project a sip cover may be the way to go.

I'll go against the grain here and say go for it. Watch some videos, practice, get it done.

I would simplify it. Lose the piping. Do not go over top existing.

it will be fun. Maybe:)