Attempting to Upholster a Victorian Settee Set

[@picassomanu185]

I used to do this for a living, and I can say you did a pretty decent job: Diamond tufting is very tricky! Now, for next time: 1- get more fabric: contrary to what you thought, you need MORE tension, not less. So you need to be able to GRIP that fabric. Mesure the chair/sofa on it's widest/highest, and add about 15cm. 2- to get that tension, you need to find the middle back of the seat and the middle front and mark them. You won't get the tension you need from the get go, so you need to "pre-pin" the fabric. to do that, you angle your stapler at 45° on the side, to make them easier to remove. You pin the middle back, about 3 staples, and then the middle front. Don't hesitate to pull, it'll even out as you go. then again at the back, 3 more on each side, and again at the front... and so on an so forth till you reach the sides. SIT ON THE THING You'll probably find out the fabric is still too "soft". You're not draping a dress there, the fabric is your chair "corset" the thing that gives it shape. So, you take out a couple of staples in the middle, and grip down... and then do everything again! Depending on the fabric, you'll probably have to do that two or three times before having the required tension and be able to staple it completely. 3- Don't hot glue. It's going to be hard to take it off. There's glue for trims, or fabric glue will work nicely too. Otherwise, you made a nice choice for starter. Personally, I would say late Victorian or 1900s, due to the quite Arts & crafts styling of the wood sculpting. I hope you enjoy them!

[@AngelaCostumery]

Oh this is all great to know, thank you! I was basing the fabric tension on the previous upholstery work, which was pretty loose. I guess that wasn't the best work to try and emulate! I will keep the tips and added tension in mind for next time. Is there a specific type of glue you would recommend? I did some searching around but hot glue seemed the most recommended since it is fast drying. I was worried about outlining the upper sections with slow drying fabric glue. But I'd love to use something better in the future if it is out there!

[@picassomanu185]

Well, I use trim glue by Houles, but I'm French, so I don't know if you can find it in the US. Otherwise, a good quality fabric glue aimed at heavy fabric will do well, I think. It's not that hot glue is a terrible mistake, mind you, it's just that it's hard to remove when you want to redo stuff: Staples are no fun, but staples in glue casing? nightmare, trust me. Oh, and one last tip: to fill up all previous holes and have a nice working surface, mix wood glue and sawdust to make a paste, fill holes with small painter knife, let dry 48 hours. You'll have what amounts to an almost new wood frame! Perfect for pieces that have already been redone a few times.

[@annamarie5988]

Good advice!

[@InaZeaAnaZazi]

@@picassomanu185 from the oodles of woodworking videos I've seen recently, I'd work with a wood filler instead of the sawdust/wood glue method, because it supposedly takes finish better ... also, not as much mixing required. I'm not much of a woodworker(so far ^^), so when I tried the glue/sawdust method, I failed miserably, so that might factor into that. Though it might also be hard to match to the wooden frame? Because from what I've seen, wood filler is usually matched for the tree and I don't know how easy it is to find out what tree the wood came from ... Though people in home centers might know what to use..? I also recently learned that you can clean off hot glue with alcohol (rubbing alcohol I presume), though that sounds like it'd stain the surface :/

[@roxynix6728]

Wish I had you here right now, lol I'm re upholstering and 8 feet victorian couch that has 150 buttons🙃

[@kirstenpaff8946]

I am seriously impressed by your ability to take on a project so far outside of your area of expertise and still produce a good looking end product.

[@carenwhite7954]

A couch stuffed with spiders is easily the scariest thing I've heard so far this year.

[@RadicallyDark]

Caren White how about spider rain? Cause that freaks me out

[@AngelaCostumery]

I think a couch stuffed with centipedes would be worse. Or a couch stuffed with one, really, really big centipede.

[@carenwhite7954]

Radically Dark That's the stuff of nightmares, for sure.

[@carenwhite7954]

Angela Clayton I had to make friends with centipedes when I lived in Florida, but I don't think I'd like to find one in a couch.

[@mkrocks1998]

Try a mattress stuffed with spiders

[@martaaberg3330]

An upholsterer's staple puller would be a worthwhile purchase. It works on both staples and tacks, and causes much less damage. I am amazed how well you did on such a complicated project on your first time out! Brava!

[@elenabouchan2012]

I do upholstery for a living and I think you did a good gob .I actually redid my grandmas set of chairs in a similar design a couple of years ago and it is definitely no easy task . I believe you did a good job .😊

[@Sha-Ne-Ru]

I need to add 'soothing sounds of an air compressor' to my playlist 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Nutmeag13]

Shynell Vaux I knew the sound all to well my dad's a mechanic so I was like she's working on this with that noise for two days how has she not gone mad

[@GerthuyaRana]

Shynell Vaux ii

[@sadmac356]

yeah that's a great line

[@XLovelyFantasy]

I love your sense of humor, I'm glad we're getting to hear more of your personality from your recent videos. :D

[@anniesmom2207]

What a beautiful settee set. You got some deal! Great condition, nothing is broken, just a few minor scratches. You did an admirable job, bravo! Love the carving and all the curlicues. Color me green!!

[@valerieellison2483]

I remember learning about how they do tufting once. Secure the edges first, then do the actual dimples so you get that tight plushy look.

[@juliemance4897]

I love that you are not too bothered by your mistakes. Sometimes I get so annoyed when I make a mistake I give up and dont go back to the project for months, its so frustrating.

[@sharonhughes588]

I think you did an amazing job! My new husband, in 1971, reupholstered a settee like yours. It was padded heavily with horse hair. He covered it in leather, a man thing, and it turned out pretty good. You have to try new things to really learn.

[@nathandavis3002]

Those are STUNNING early art nouveau pieces. And you did a fantastic job with the upholstery

[@RhiannonFaeBun]

I was thinking early Art Nouveau as well.

[@Bbybg]

Hahaha soothing sounds of the air compressor! Love it. I am currently redoing an old sewing machine table from the 1940s. There are so many layers of old varnish/wax on it. It just gunks up the sanding pad. I love vintage and antique furniture but I never knew how much of a challenge it really can be to restore!! This video was nice to see you put new life into those beautiful pieces of furniture! I also find it refreshing to see another person my age who enjoys old things.

[@jaspersgrimoire]

Brit G you might have to use paint thinner or something similar to soak in and scrape off before you can effectively sand everything down. Use a whole lot of rags, some good, resilient gloves, and a well-ventilated space.

[@Nutmeag13]

Look at thrift diving she uses something to get off gunk but I can't remember right now

[@SarahBevElizabeth]

I feel the same! I’m 20 and have been working on stuff like this for a few years now. I love clothes and decor more but I recently bought a chair to recover. Maybe I’ll make a video :)

[@nathandavis3002]

And that price is NOT steep, its a steel. Matching suites like that are very hard to come by.

[@AngelaCostumery]

I think I've been jaded by the thrifters who seem to get the most amazing things for $5 and half a pack of gum haha!

[@LifeLostSoul]

@@AngelaCostumery lol The one I have I found behind a dumpster. I'm also 99% present sure it was made after 1950 and it needs a lot of work that I have been scared to do. Seeing this is making me more confident but mine is a curved settee. The curve scares me a lot! But the Thrift stores I go to now prices them at 100+ per piece chair maybe 60-80. Like I want to know where the people go where they are still finding steamer trunks for 15 bucks.

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Hahaha!! "The soothing sounds of the air compressor!! I am laughing because I am currently listening to those same soothing sounds while I reupholster an antique carved wood settee!! You did an amazing job on this whole project!! Kudos to you for taking it on! :)

[@Eva-dy9qy]

I have no personal interest in furniture recovering so I'm really surprised at how soothing and fun to watch this video was! Great job, the set looks beautiful and it's lovely to see more of your hobbies/projects on this channel.

[@panacheluxury4262]

The pieces are absolutely amazing! Do not be so hard on yourself. This was quite ambitious of you to do. I recall when I holstered my first pieces and it was quite an undertaking, but it was thrilling to do something I had never done before and had only watched my father do. Restoring vintage pieces is really time consuming, but rewarding. Removing old fabric from vintage furniture has to be the most interesting, because you get to see what is underneath and experience the history of the past. Great job, Angela!

[@conniedoiron5111]

Angela I have been watching your channel since the beginning when you made a flower fairy costume ,you have come so far ,you should be very proud of your accomplishments. I think you are brilliant and extemely talented.10 thumbs up.I love all of your work.

[@ninafc733]

Your video was truly an inspiration to me.. After watching a few times last month, I finally got the courage to start reupholstering my families 100 yr old love seat and it's finished as of today!!.. Thanks so much for sharing your experience!!

[@GraceWillow]

You can heckin' do ANYTHING. Incredible work!

[@melodyfisher1512]

I’m drooling over that gorgeous set. You definitely made it even better. I admire you for taking this on...you did great👍👍👍

[@shinyandnotpanicking]

I love watching moments when you try something really different than what you have in the past. I think it’s fascinating to follow along those experiences. I can’t wait to see what cute photos and videos you take with these. Oh, just picture them covered in a litany of red, white, and pink little flowers with like light green leaves or something. What a cool project this was to watch.

[@janetrodgers8473]

Angela, I forgot to say. I think you did a great job on the 3 pieces. Also, your an absolute whiz with that gun.... your one brave and clever girl.... well done...

[@maryannjordan8139]

I love this set. Our family has a similar set that was my grandmother's. My mother had it reupholstered years ago with fabric that looked like petit point.We have the original springs and all the original stuffing - not the most comfortable but these are a statement, not useable pieces. We also have an armless chair and a rocker in the set. Love them and love yours.

[@catherinearchibald8356]

Wooooow! I think you did an amazing job reviving these and you learned a lot as you went. Stunning stunning pieces and a fabulous job! Well done xx

[@SuziwongCreationsAu]

I know this is cold comfort since you did this project some months ago, but for next time; source some dedicated staple and or tack remover tools so that you don't damage the frame when removing them. Osborne make a plethora of tools that will help you enormously. Hot gluing your gimp is fine, but if you didn't use a high temp gun and industrial glue you might find that it will fall off easily, but you can rectify this with stronger high temp glue (usually places like Joann and Spotlight (the Australian equivalent) don't stock the types of glue that are appropriate for gimp/welt on upholstery - a large chain hardware often has a lower level commercial strength high temp glue that will work just fine. And i LOVE that you used an air compressor and pneumatic staple gun - by driving the staples in with force, your fabric will be secured really well! Great first job of stuff over upholstery!

[@courtneywalsh9780]

Your videos have been literally fuel to my creative fire in the last month! Makes me want to sew, craft, design, and generally create!

[@WaterNai]

I think these came out quite well! The tufting looks so nice, I think it would be pretty to tuft the seats, too. Hmm...since the other commenter was talking about more tension in the fabric, a couple tufts could be a good way to take up some slack. You have inspired me to attempt the chair and sofa I have in the garage.

[@GargoyleMistress30]

Excellent deal! Murphy oil soap is what I use to clean any wood let dry then a lemon oil or old English depends on the look. I’ve clean some nasty pieces from barns with this. Beautiful work.

[@chipietune]

They look great, learning, learning, so do not worry so much. They are so elegant. Congrats.

[@reneemarievideos]

I recently upholstered a chair for the first time too!! I think to make the front panel of the backs less bunched around the edges, stapling before sewing in the buttons is the key. Something to think about if you ever re-do these ones or want to try your hand at another set.

[@celestewatson4874]

Girl, you are FEARLESS. love how you tackle like the hardest sort of reupholstering -tufting! Non-square backs!with such verve. They are going to be glorious in your photo shoots 😍

[@emmae858]

"Soothing Sound of the air compressor" Woke my cat up, and he looked at me very angrily LOL! Love how it turned out, looks beautiful!!

[@christinesteele5716]

You did such a good job for the first time! You should be very proud of your work.

[@ChristineHMcConnell]

I've been wanting to tackle reupholstery for years and this was SO inspirational! Really love the job you did and the color you chose! Can't wait to try this :D

[@AngelaCostumery]

Thank you! If it turns out anything like your sewing projects it'll be great!! :)

[@farnorthweaver7793]

Great Ideas! I have two Handcarved Rosewood, with Gold Velvet, Victorian Queen Ann Sitting Chairs. My mother gave them to me before she passed away, and I've been making some plans on what to do with them. I want to remake the upholstery with a old needlepoint pattern, and the rosewood needs refinishing. My winter project, along with learning Stitches from your class! Thanks for the great Tips!!! Rebecca

[@pmasta16]

Hi! You did a really good job for your first try! I agree with most comments that a dedicated staple remover would help you out - I like Berry Staple removers. Also, you do need to pull fabric tighter rather than looser, oddly. My trick is to pull center first, then pull down the sides evenly. When you pull, rather than using your finger tips, use the meat of your thumb and pulldown and then angle the pulled fabric towards you. Removing staples is always the worst part, but I recommend "basting" with staples, ie remove the safety in your gun, then put the staple in at an angle, leaving a raised end for easy removal and finishing when you feel like you've got a smooth surface.

[@patriciamesa8150]

I just stumbled on your videos I've been binge watching cuz I used to sew. Loved sewing and you are amazing and talented I'm impressed with your work. And congratulations on the sewing patterns I saw it on eBay. The upholstery work you did is fine, my mother redid my dad's pickup truck seat with an Indian type blanket and held up well. You and my mother are the same you can do anything with fabric. Very inspiring. If it weren't 2:30 in the morning I'd be out thrifting for sewing projects. Anyway as I ramble on you did a good job on the furniture and you did the best you can to do it justice. It's alot of work. I will subscribe to your channel and can't wait for the next video. 👍🏼👀

[@flora9866]

This is beautiful! Im super jealous that you were able to find such beautiful couches. I really loved the dark blue that it came with, but the red/pink you chose is so classic and lovely i can see why you chose is. Its wonderful to see you trying new types of projects like this one.

[@lacefreak]

For a first time effort, you did a great job with those pieces. Not everything in life is perfection but everything you do is unique and that is worth everything!

[@unaverse88]

I'd love to see new room and sewing room tour. I saw that you did some blog posts including some of the redecorating/reorganising you did, but I love that stuff and am so curious to see your current set up. So happy to see so many videos going up lately! I love what you make

[@joannecarroll5504]

You did really great with the tools & experience you have, well done (& I'm sorry, I do admit to having a chuckle when you said you'd finish that day at the start). If you do re-upholster it, or if you do more of this in future, I recommend starting with the smallest piece of furniture to get used to what needs doing, any errors will be less noticeable on the smallest item & by the time you get to the larger pieces, you will have more confidence in the tools & processes & you won't also be struggling with balancing/bearing the weight of the most hefty pieces at the start, where you're learning so much. If you do enjoy this as I do, you can pick up a small, lightweight rechargeable stapler (which also takes tiny brad nails) quite cheaply nowadays & they're so much less cumbersome & noisy than the large construction ones. You may also choose to get a v inexpensive, pointed staple-removing tool, which is much better-suited to the job than a screw-driver, in that it causes less damage to the wood & beats replacing a damaged screwdriver. It's admirable to be able to make do with what we have, but just like in sewing, in order to preserve their longevity of my tools, I find it best to use my workshop tools for their intended purpose - could you imagine allowing anyone to use your fabric scissors to remove staples? LOL. Give yourself a good pat on the back & stop beating yourself up, it was your first time & you did great, all things considered.

[@Mazoodle]

The soothing sounds of the air compressor really cracked me up. I refinish furniture in my free time and really enjoyed watching this, I think you did a great job.

[@gilliangottlieb2946]

I saw these photos on Instagram, and was so excited to see how you did it. They turned out really nicely. Great job!

[@nicolemitchell446]

I was so happy to see a new video by you. I love the colour and style of these and you did a great job! You showed great care and respect for the pieces. Whilst making them pretty and usable. I feel so inspired to try my hand at some furniture restoration now!

[@alyssawolf7511]

You did a great job! Those are beautiful. You definitely got lucky finding these chairs. That pink is a gorgeous color! We recovered and customized a few bar stools a while back for our kitchen and I found it quite fun. Love your vids!! 💖

[@mollyjane2547]

I second a lot of the other comments :) You did a great job and you're being too hard on yourself. I worked in an upholstery shop and I can tell you that it ALWAYS takes more staples than you would think lol. You did great at covering the backs of the chairs. The only thing I would've done differently is this- when you have such a high cushion on the seat of the chair you want to actually drape and sew a cushion cover. The only part you don't sew is, of course, the "bottom" of the cushion cover since this isn't removable. You could either do a "box cushion" (top piece, then boxing to cover the sides of the seat cushion- cut your pieces with no seam allowance then sew it with a 3/8"-1/2" seam allowance anyways to make the material even and tight once placed on the cushion) or you could drape a piece of velvet over the top (right side down) and gather all the puckers and slack into the corners to sew a dart at each corner. You would then mark your rough darts, unpin and take the material off, then make the rectangle of top fabric even and the darts even and symmetrical before sewing the darts. I again would shrink the whole rectangle by about 3/8"-1/2" all the way around and then adjust the darts as needed. The cover should be tight and a little bit of a struggle to pull on, and then once you get it on and stapled the foam will fill out all the corners and space in the fabric evenly.

[@vintagekitten15]

I love the color you used.so so pretty.The wood looks very sturdy as well.My vanity is very detailed like that.I wish they still made things that strong today.Ikea has cool stuff but nothing beats an original creation like an antique.I think you did a great job.x

[@peachiegrinsxd]

I love the way you explain everything and I enjoy listening to you talk. You’re so brave so taking on something so ambitious! I think this looks great for your first time!

[@franceslynch3285]

I have recovered lots of stuff , I always start with the smallest item's always make sure you have nice pleates as that will drive you nuts later . This was your first time well done for you such a talented young women .

[@Loukbots]

They seem to be from the 1910's Jugendstill/art nouveau era. This is especially clear on the couch that is only half cushioned.Well done by the way

[@designdoctor247]

Loved this project.

[@CanuckJim]

Well, I think you did a great job - especially for your first try. Even if you don't film it, you should do other projects. Your first one was so good, it's be a shame if you didn't continue. Very talented with a good eye for detail and colour. Brava!

[@TheSarahLindy]

You did such a good job!! The finished product looks great! Sometimes we are our own worst critics, don't be too hard on yourself. I recovered some vintage dining chairs of my great-grandmothers and believe you me, it was a STEEP LEARNING CURVE!!!

[@SuperNovaSirius]

That medium sized chair is soooooo gorgeous. I am so jealous you found these!! I think you did very very well! Thanks for sharing!

[@chibicheeks78]

Ahh. The soothing sounds of the air compressor really eased my jangled nerves. This turned out so beautiful but I understand being nitpicky about your own work.

[@squiggliez]

From what I know on upholstery, when you're covering something like those big foam pieces you want to pull it tights on opposite ends starting from the center and working your way to each end. You really want the tension to be even on all sides to prevent the bunching. so doing it in a cross pattern and working each "quadrant" is the best way to do it. You did really great though for your first time!!!

[@nenethomas9058]

Thanks so much for this video. I've been toying with the idea of recovering my dining room chairs, and this is just the inspiration I need. And your newly recovered couches look GREAT!

[@annamarie5988]

That looks really good! I love the chosen fabric colour.

[@RachelMarieForth]

"the soothing sounds of the air compressor" is so funny!!!!!! This is why I love watching your videos!!!!

[@GrammyVulture]

These are a great find! You restored them beautifully. The trim is so pretty too!🌼🌼

[@Laurabeth9999]

Angela, i think you are being too hard on yourself. This is a first for you, you dont have to be an expert and so its bunching in places in your view. I think they look lovely and as long as you like them, so what? You did awesome on these and you should feel proud.

[@OneWayDesigns]

Laura Van Allen I totally agree with you!!!

[@tdm3019]

Ribbon skirts for little girls

[@ybat8267]

I really enjoyed this video. I hope you keep doing videos that show all your varied interest's.

[@OdeToFoliage]

Wow, this video gives me a whole new appreciation for upholstered furniture!!

[@Koboldmensch]

Fantastic job, be proud of yourself For the next time: there is stuff called wood filler-it is used to fill small holes and bumps like those left by the staples. If you use it before the oil you probably will get a smoother finish (at least I think so, im not an expert ^^)

[@kristamarie6104]

The only thing I want to mention is with wood filler is you usually need to sand and stain to get it smooth and matched well, and if not sanding the whole piece, she would've had to be really careful not to strip the finish on her visible parts. :)

[@wynterraine4278]

It is most likely stuffed with Horse hair, one of my great aunts had something similar, with the original fabric. Summer time, shorts and an inclosed sunroom with a worn horsehair sette, Yeah not comfortable.

[@micheleaurelio2120]

Wynter Raine Horsehair was my first thought.

[@jessicapoole1307]

omg these are gorgeous. I just bought one and about to attempt to redo it with velvet

[@richardsteele6469]

get extra fabric you use for the backs and make some accent/throw pillows for the seats.

[@AngelaCostumery]

That is my plan! I had hoped to have enough left of the velvet for matching cushions, but no luck. Hopefully I can find something that coordinates well.

[@Elemiriel]

Maybe you have enough scraps to make velvet buttons for the cushions?

[@ZimVader-0017]

Oh, wow, you're so lucky you found original vintage furniture! These are hard to come by where I live. I'm thinking that maybe that horse hair seat cover fabric was another color that matched the pink thread you found and just darkened overtime as most organic fabrics do. The little sneak peak as to how these types of furniture were created at the time, like the nails holding the original upholstery fabric instead of staples, was very charming, I always like seeing little tidbits from the past. For your first time doing this, you did a great job. I also like how determined you were to finish this. After all those staples, I would have given up halfway! 😁 Random note: My mom loves that wood stain, she bought a couple of bottles because we have a wooden dining table and most of the furniture in my room is wood.

[@kellygeorge7464]

They look amazing for a first time. I recovered a chair for my sister-in-law over thanksgiving weekend. I wound up with so many scrapes from removing staples. That is the worst and most time consuming part of it.

[@zenamorgan1754]

I really appreciate you doing this . A few years back I did a small wing back chair, and it was so much work. Like you I wasn’t so pleased with how I did it. However, I never did this before and I don’t reupholster furniture for a living. That said ,when I look at it now I feel pretty good about it. You did an excellent job.👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@RhymingMime]

What gorgeous finds, and for such a steal in my opinion. Congratulations on reupholstering them

[@xiomiminer]

Great job 👍.great price for a period piece. I need mine done, sure not as good as yours.

[@ArabianShalifa]

Great pun. Nice job. Yes recovering is a job I have never successfully completed yet started a couple of times.

[@laurawestenra]

Wow, what stunning pieces! great work, Angela!

[@mt07_cas]

I looooove these! They are so pretty! I think you did a marvelous job!

[@dmenke]

I think you did a great job! I've studied decor in my theater degree and it is not out of the ordinary for furniture of this style to have slight puckers and waves in the fabric. The most important thing, however is if you like the finished product? They are yours now, and if you like them, that's all that matters.

[@patstrong547]

This is a perfect first project. There is a staple puller plier which I hope your dad had. It really saves your hand.

[@ladyravenhill6801]

Thanks for posting this. There was a lot of good info in there to learn from. The only change I would make would be a deeper color pink to complement the wood stain.

[@sewndebisdream6953]

You can make them as comfy as you want them with different materials....It's very fun and rewarding 🤗

[@lsweeten1971]

Quite brave! Well done. Looking forward to your next project.

[@DemonicVampyr]

"I'm hilarious" - said in the most deadpan voice ever. You have me cracking up! Beautiful first job Angela, and I'm so glad you did a video on this! It's been a while since you posted about it on Instagram and I was secretly worried there wouldn't be a video. So chuffed there is, thank you for the quality content! xx

[@fizzys26]

Ahh, the soothing sounds of an air compressor 😂. Beautiful job!

[@amy211291]

This project turned out beautifully! You really shouldn’t beat yourself up about it. They are utterly gorgeous!

[@sydneyrue7888]

The chair turned out so nicely!

[@MaxxPwrrr]

I learned so much from watching this. Loved the comedy, personal preference for me is that I liked the original colour better. Glad you are happy with them, the design is FAB. I'm very jealous.

[@daisanders82]

I love them and They'd work so well for period fashion photos

[@Steenybakkeb]

Well done! Those look great. Especially for a first try.

[@chasingsuns3ts]

You did a great job for your first time! And especially since you used a stretch fabric! Often upholstery is not done with stretch fabric, at least not for beginners! So you did a great job! Also, myself being a contractor by day (seamstress by night) I definitely know what the soothing sounds of an air compressor are! Every day!!

[@Jasmine-lx9kt]

You are so cool! And such an interesting person. The set looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing all of your awesome videos :)

[@hammysauce]

They turned out beautiful for your first attempt! This is better than most people do on regular furniture. Also I think I about had a heart attack when I saw all of those staples at the edge of the couch. I wanted to cry. I would love to have a set like these in my life some way and you picked the best color 😍 Amazing job!

[@mgam9501]

My goodness what a wonderful job, you are to hard on yourself, you are so talented take the praise

[@s28289]

I think you did a lovely job! Your video makes me want to go out and look for new furniture!

[@BethVictorsson]

Wow I think they look beautiful! Great job!

[@marihahart5655]

They look great! Thank you for your conscientious video!

[@snowaeris]

Simply beautiful! If you didn't tell us about the blemishes, I'm not sure we would know! I love the color! I can't wait to see what you use on the back to tie everything together. Amazing job!!

[@AlottaBoulchit]

Oh MY THIS WAS A BEAUTIFUL JOB DEAR YOU DID AMAZING FOR YOUR FIRST TIME! What beautiful additions to your studio! This video was so perfectly timed cause I saw someone dumped 3!!!! Vintage couches on the side of the road near my house and I wanted to drag them home and recover them but my family was like "NO" and some random guy hauled them away in the rain... 😢 So I'm just going to live vicariously through your video...💔

[@commercialaccount9501]

Garnet i

[@MissJessyeNorman]

You got these for a song. These are exquisite and worth a king's ransom more than you paid. Please treasure them =)

[@johnmenth748]

Started our own first upholstery job. Lots of challenges! Your presentation inspires us to persevere!

[@coffemuse]

I've watched it now, and loved every minute. I agree with you, good job for a first try! I love the way they've shaped those top parts, the way they aren't orderly and symmetrical. These must have been like the horsehair sofas they had in parlours in the old books, so slippery that kids would keep sliding off them while trying to maintain 'company manners'.

[@In_time]

“Please enjoy the soothing sounds of the air compressor” ::WAAAAAAGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH:: 😂😂😂😂 What a beautiful turn out and great narration all the way thru!!!💪🏻💘