I'm glad that it helped!

What step in the process of making those thick bouncy seat cushions would you like to know about?

@@createwithcraftsman how do the filling material actually my fillings look very flat and not fluffy

So glad it is helping you!

Thank you!

Some manufacturers will use such methods. As long as each spring is tied together so that they work as a unit you should be ok. Tying twine, wires that are clipped together and webbing are other ways that manufacturers tie those together. All methods work. Some are more durable and tie together better than others.

Great question. You would need to reach out to your local upholsterer to know for sure, but a 4 pc sectional in leather could run you more than you paid for it if you paid in the 2-4k range. But if you like the sectional style and comfort-- reach out and get a quote! Most places will give you an estimate for free.

It is a foam glue. Foam is polyeurethane based and doesn't play well with most adhesives. Below is a link. www.yourautotrim.com/1gakad.html?msclkid=d3ed1a440824158a5d937d77e860ec26&Shop%20All%20ID%27s%20DT%2FTab%2FMobile&All%20ID%27s

So glad to hear it is helping! Let us know if you have any aspects of upholstery that would help to see.

So glad to hear this will be useful! You've got this.

You're getting into some of the details of how to to do the actual project. That is a question of how handy you are, what tools you have, and how complex your piece is. Some chairs don't require sewing and just need to be pulled and stapled. This video can give you an idea of what can be entailed in such a project: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX_Oo2aheN2hiKM&ab_channel=CreatewithCraftsman

I'll do you one better. It is not home-made. Here is a link below! It is a siphon gun. You can actually get a cheap one from Harbor freight. Any of these you get just know that if you don't oil the connecting pieces and let it sit too long it will become really hard to separate. But the kind of glue that works on foam and things is pretty intensive stuff. You can also use a 3M adhesive spray can that you can get from the home depot. Just check that it works for foam. Link: www.amazon.com/Critter-Spray-Products-22032-Siphon/dp/B00006FRPJ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=166DV71X5E3FJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TF6bkV_orXn3J2lNgp_HuDg7n6h6NdOU-3e9ESOk9qFQpFQGjPLvbazEWr9GvA1wUz4tFw9rynoL7THivRtcu3sl71YiVoPjAQDxKc8AhRV3FGnTqvXZmLRCqANeGtLhA3ho-nHKk4fjw0t3NAfQ9Ya8OKOtt1lSiR4kYmX-0cC0HXwGhPz-ouTwR1WP85PoCxyge_rpnkjqNvXjZBJiuCXaahhHSm-o3MlUy679WTGvVM0wixOkOJm2DQ8vFclNx5S7pX1DLeKRdtompnZGcklhOWPEsUZQIFdNA6ip9oo.wbEbrS-A7SAPKe8htRonBx9PWSNkZZDm4w1Nd6X17MU&dib_tag=se&keywords=k+grip+siphon+gun&qid=1730929496&sprefix=k+grip+%2Caps%2C190&sr=8-2

We will try to get you a new video on that. But crowning is how you get a rounded puffy side to happen without pulling in the sides of the cushion. If you want a flat cushion-- don't worry about crowning. But if you want a lofted, domed, puffy look-- then you need to add places for the foam to go, but to still have the edges straight when you're done. Seams-- in upholstery a 1/2" seam allowance is standard. That is where you sew 1/2" from the edge of the fabric so that the fabric doesn't unravel on you when you're done (and gives you space to keep everything straight).

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Thanks, that makes us happy to hear that this was useful to you.

Thank you for the feedback. We are trying to teach the right principles and it can be a tricky balance with talking and demonstrating.

That is our foam adhesive. You have to use a specific adhesive because most things don't stick to the polyeurethane and similar chemicals. 3M makes a good adhesive spray you can get at the home depot or walmart.

We have several options for faux leather. Vinyl is another name for it as well. Those are readily available and Naugahyde is one of the best.

I would suggest reaching out to a local upholstery shop. That is for sure possible but is going to be more on the custom side of things. You could also reach out to a lamp shade or light fixture company. There are places that specialize in exactly the kind of thing you're looking for.

try tying that knot the other way. Instead of RH over LH go LH over RH or vise versa. That should clear that up.

I'm so glad to hear that! We do plan to keep making videos. Do you have anything specifically you'd want to see?

@@createwithcraftsman Great! I'd like to see a video on foam core cushions with duck down envelopes. How to measure the fabric and considerations between seat and back cushions. Thanks, B

@@brent1619 Thank you for the feedback. We will try to do a video on that very thing.

You are going to want to use foam you get from an upholstery shop or foam shop. Something around 27027 for the seat is good (those are specification numbers for the ILD and IFD which is how dense and how heavy the foam is. The density should be good for a seat (or up to 35 on the firmer side) for a seat. A local upholsterer or foam shop should be able to help you navigate that. There are some online options that you could use as well but local shops can typically get you better pricing. www.foamorder.com/

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You've got this.

It is a hard nail to find, our suppliers discontinued them too. you just want a thinner nail with a larger head and to try to not be as thick as your wood so it doesn't poke through. A local hardware store like Ace should have a few options. If you can't find something let me know and we'll look up a spec for you.

Wire brushes do well at getting into cracks. If you spray on the stripper that can help it get in and loosen things up. Many cracks are narrow enough that they may not effect your new finish depending on what it is.

@@createwithcraftsman Thank you!

Yes you can! all different kinds of crowning are possible and depending on the stretch of your fabric you may need to adjust your crowning for a larger fill in the center. Principles all work the same though.

Good idea. There are good guides as well that can keep the seam nice and even. The fabric nap always makes it want to crawl one way or the other though.

That is really getting into the weeds. You need to know how thick of foam each part of the sofa has (needs) and then to calculate the square footage or overall dimensions using each thickness of foam. For instance most arms are between 1/2" to 3" foam, seat are typically 4-7" foam, backs are 1-3" foam, decks are 1/2" foam, etc. So when you take it apart just be careful to look at the thickness (based on the middle of the foam somewhere instead of an edge and you'll get the right idea.

@@createwithcraftsman Thanks a Lot for your input.....Really appreciate it. Keep well😊

What do you mean by that?

I wouldn't trust it.

Glad it helped!

We used a down envelope so the foam is different than usual.

specifically italian ruby twine. It holds up a lot better than typical bailing twine. I believe it is just a hemp twine but it is durable. If you use something less quality you can double up on the thread to keep the strength up.