Upholstery Magic | Couch Repair

When our dogs were puppies, they went through a chewing stage. One of the victims was our couch - the fabric on the arms was torn, the stuffing was pulled out and even part of the frame was chewed up. I put blankets over the arms to cover the damage, but it made the living room look pretty shabby. So in this video, I finally fixed our couch!
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[@kmiller633]

Functional = A+ Asthetics = F

[@saraha4518]

I think things were going in a great direction till the leather was brought into the concept. I think a better idea would be create a panel in the same fabric style of the couch creating symmetry like borders that look like it was part of the original design. Fantastic prep work and sewing and everything up to the leather part though.

[@miamagic9468]

Tip: if you want the same fabric use a matching pillow case if you have one!

[@vikka6310]

Finally a reason to save throw(away) pillows 😅

[@123breezybree]

That’s a great idea! I was just at the store trying to find complementary fabric

[@Prietoalejandro]

I watched it again... Min 9:33 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I'm literally Rolling on the floor laughing my as off. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@InTheEndOnlykindnessMatters]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@happysoul8281]

I’m with u in this🤣🤣🤣

[@Prietoalejandro]

@@happysoul8281 thanks for commenting. I had forgotten about this video and I had the pleasure to watch it and laugh again 😂😂😂

[@Johnny.bar99]

“This is what my couch looks like now” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@warrenrenshaw4157]

Not to my liking but it’s a good repair, done very well! The appearance of it is a matter of taste. The job you’ve done is good!!

[@chowing08231]

great tutorial on sewing a fabric couch, but it doesn't look all that good even after the repair, looks like it's patched with brown duct tapes.

[@donaldwarriner1640]

Your distinctive approach makes this video a home to emulate as far as I'm concerned.

[@southernbellcooks5175]

I loved it til the leather part. Couldn't you find a similar fabric at Joann's or Hobby Lobby?

[@alexarciniega]

This is super useful, thank you! We had the same issue with our puppies, but ours is so much worse. People who are complaining about the look need to consider cost of doing it yourself vs. professional fix vs. purchasing a new couch.

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

You might want to try a Great Bay Home slipcover. They have a soft velvet feel. And look nice! Plus you pull it off and wash!! Or spot clean. I anchor mine with large one inche tacks under the couch so it doesn’t slip. Stays on great with kids and movement

[@becominghome5279]

I may have to try that! For some reason a slipcover never even crossed my mind. 😲 Thanks for the idea!! 😊

[@rodneyhewitt2772]

I've been building furniture for 10 years and you wouldn't belive how many "brand new" pieces of furniture get similar repairs (on a smaller scale) before they ever leave the factory. I sew 2 or 3 pieces a day

[@puzzlesforpyros7555]

this was so great and you explained things so well, thank you!!!

[@nikomuro]

OMG! You are a life saver with this video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We came home the other day to find our 1-year old husky had destroyed our couch arm, all the way to the wood. He isn't usually destructive, so this really surprised us. I cleaned it all up to access the damage and then I got to KZbin to see if anyone shared their quick fix. I found your video and was totally inspired. I knew in my head what I was going to do along with following your video. So, one day later I feel like I nailed it. It looks pretty good if I must say. Your video was great and got me motivated to fix what our pup had done. Thank you. Thank you.Thank you!!!!

[@lblincoe2094]

I mean, the aesthetics are an entirely personal thing, so if you're loving this solution, congratulations on problem solving and finding a way to love your space again, that's honestly a really awesome accomplishment and more than a lot of people take initiative to do! So if you're happy, please accept my sincere compliments and ignore everything past this... However, if you're just making do with this particular solution, I think this concept could actually make for a really cool, custom sofa if you tweaked your patches just a little bit. I actually love the idea of the leather, it's a very natural, rustic touch and I agree that if you can't match the existing fabric exactly, go the complete opposite direction and go contrasting. So I think the fabric choice is 👌 spot on! But unfortunately, instead of looking modern and giving a sort of rustic, boho vibe, it turned out looking more like a kitchy patchwork quilt because of the haphazard placement and shaping. It doesn't look professional and custom, it looks very much like you're patching a hole. When you first said leather patches, I was thinking a sort of distinct symmetrical patch on each arm, almost like elbow patches on a sweater, ya know? If you'd done a matching oval on each arm that mimics the effect of elbow patches, or if you'd done a square "cap" that capped off each arm, it would've looked really polished and professional, as if you'd just happened to find the coolest, most customized rustic couch. Whatever the shape, I think just simply bringing some symmetry to it by matching the patches to one another so they're the same, that could do a whole lot for the overall look. That alone would help it look more thoughtful and intentional, rather than it looking like what it is: a patch on a hole. Either way though, I honestly commend you for finding such a resourceful and creative solution to your problem and for committing yourself to executing it!

[@vikka6310]

But then how would she tie the patch on the cushion in to look good with the arms?

[@bellabrooks5289]

Fabulous use of style and looks great just add pillows and throws with the same or similar colors and who would know and more patches of leather would make it like more uniform ! I’m think it’s brilliant concept

[@xxdrmindbenderxx483]

I’m not feeling the leather. But I think you did a fantastic job. And gave me lots of ideas. Also the couch looks way better.

[@haroldlawson3567]

Wasn’t looking for this but I’m glad I’ve found it. Thank you for your content.

[@johnf4085]

Exactly what I was looking for. Although, now I'm annoyed at myself for not keeping my spare packing foam and the cardboard boxes I had been holding onto. Ill have to order a bunch of stuff and build up another stock, lol.

[@bethherman9055]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for the guidance!

[@dorityoung6730]

Really well explained process of sofa repair.

[@haiztebenelvides1018]

Interesting that before watching the full video I was reading the comments and expecting your work to turn out awful, however, coming to the end of the video I am very pleased with your concept of imperfect, asymmetrical patching. Average people from the comment section prefer predictable work, “same color fabric” “symmetrical patching” and etc. bleh Congrats, I love it

[@alejaboga]

Very helpful, still figuring out how to repair mine, but this is useful

[@mama--rua]

Great job

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

Cute idea 💡 too!!

[@becominghome5279]

Thank you!!

[@minksm3032]

GREAT JOB!! BEAUTIFUL

[@lindakQOV]

I know two people who need to see this!! I'll be sharing for sure.

[@becominghome5279]

Good! Glad it was useful and inspiring! 😊

[@domingomorales5527]

Good job and good solution on the couch. Also saw lots of skill with the needle

[@MoniqueKusman]

Thanks! I had to repair my couch and your video made that happen, I used the cardboard (what a great idea) covered it with black fabric and reattached the fabric on the inside of the couch and it looks great! thanks again!

[@stacybatts3035]

I love the thought but I would have made it look like it was made that way with straight same length leather corners

[@tacosmargs58]

I think it would have come out better if you cut regular shaped pieces, maybe cover all of each arm

[@quacktuber1051]

Amazing job. Mr personally, dark blue patches though I would prefer, although I don't believe I could even do what you did. Fantastic.

[@swapnil5282]

Thanks you so much ... once your stiching is done ..Later you can put cover universal sofa cover.. great job .. brilliant .

[@monica-NJ-123]

Great job! I need to try this, I like the first half but sewing that fabric on by hand seems tedious, I would try to fuse it on

[@alexadiedrich8661]

This is exactly what I need! ❤

[@gerijo857]

It needs additional patches solely for aesthetics imo

[@Prietoalejandro]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 still can't stop laughing!!!

[@exxicom]

I was expecting some kind of magic ... instead I found an infinite laugh source !! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Prietoalejandro]

@@exxicom 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Prietoalejandro]

@@exxicom please watch this again 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@VedicDesi]

Great job and solid tutorial although for that couch I'm thinking Flannel with square or rectangular patches for cleaner lines would look better. Either way came out nice.

[@tionabay]

Black fabric covered arms would had looked better.

[@diannajohnston2791]

I mean you did so much work to make it happen....cudos to you....I might consider adding a few more random pieces to make it look more designed....perhaps a piece or two n the back and another small piece to another cushion then toss on a rustic throw with it perhaps having a rustic element. But good job!

[@becominghome5279]

Thank you!

[@krhoma1129]

You could pre-punch leather using a sewing machine and a large bore needle. Thanks

[@noellahernandez3008]

The repair of the actual damage was great and super helpful, BUT, the leather really only works for me if you were to use cow print and faux fur animal hair pillows to tie it all together. The repair ideas were GREAT, though. Thanks!

[@websciencenl7994]

beautiful!

[@shariscott9538]

Alot of work for tacky leather. Shouldve just did dark denim patches on random areas of the couch like it was on purpose

[@weneedpeace777]

Not bad!! Can tie in some thing of that leather color with some pillows. So that people aren't negative about what you did. Creativity is always a good thing!

[@lisareed5669]

Excellent!

[@georgebush6002]

Vast improvement and what a cleaver fix. The only way I could have possibly liked it better is if the leather was cut in sections to lay more like the existing paneling and the piping was reproduced. That being said I love the finished product and have no idea if the piping is worth the trouble as I know very little about it.

[@oneeyedstonerbabe8151]

I was loving everything you did until the leather came in lol but as long as you like it that’s all that matters I’m glad I found your video now I know what to do with mines I have the same problem

[@Prietoalejandro]

LooooooooooooL. I literaly cant stop laughing!!!

[@sherievans2617]

Not a fan of the leather patch look but the concept and execution was good.

[@mama--rua]

I was thinking denim but leather is cool

[@davidm3210]

The outcome was a bit much for my tastes, but the gal has got some skill. The Harbor Freight hammer cameo was a nice touch. Cheers!

[@lola1563]

To bad you couldn't find a matching patch.

[@jawary8474]

I would have liked a blue or black leather

[@Apeing510]

I don't think it looks good. I'm thinking of doing the same thing for my couch, but I for sure will be using symmetrical patches if I do.

[@teamigotnext303]

These comments got me dying lol

[@samstelly8815]

There needs to be trimming to cover unsightly stitching. Adding additional patches at various places would make it look like an intentional design element. It looks hideous as is.

[@GM-gj8hs]

Omg I waited for this ?

[@tuurks1]

How did I watch that full video

[@kalleighward953]

Would this work for a bottom corner of a couch? My new pup decided to rip out the corner when we were just started to trust her staying out of a kennel at night lol Honestly, I'm not a fan of the leather. I feel like you should've found a more similar color/fabric to the couch, but hey, if it's what you like, then you go girl!! But I will probably be finding a similar color/fabric to my couch!

[@bethyboop9327]

It would have looked better to add leather to all the edges/corners so it would look like a design choice

[@drmcmoody]

I think this looks great! I agree with some other comments to make it look more intentional by perhaps adding a few more patches, but good fir you for trying this creative solution!

[@davidcamacho8618]

Soo my dog ripped my sisters couch and now I’m looking into this 🤣😭!

[@bojackhorseman555]

I personally really like the idea of the leather. I have a fabric couch that would be more than a pain in the ass to patch, but the leather would be a much easier fix, and a cool unique look! Thanks!

[@shareewert3157]

Im sorry but i thought she was joking..this is gaudy. If someone insists on keeping a couch use a similar piece of fabric at least.

[@alexmcgill8298]

I think it looks really cool! Something that anthropology would charge an arm and a leg for.

[@sheritaclark7488]

I just got a Pup and shes torn a hold at the bottom of my couch ., I was going to wait to repair until shes out of her phase of potty training and scratching BUT now she hides in there and pees I CANNOT have that smhhhhh How much was the staple gun ?

[@melissabyrd1310]

I have holes in the fabric on bottom of my couch and the matching chair. I just now used black thread and fixed bottom of chair. I still have to do the couch, it's going to be more annoying to flip the couch over.

[@jirijelinek2038]

This must be a joke.

[@Jagannath591985]

It's good idea but for looking good u have to cut same shape leather..... As like corner trangle Or full rectagle patch both side of sofa..... It's increase the sofas beauty... Nice try

[@zainnaeem7173]

samose cloth

[@Ivorymoana]

I don’t like the leather that u picked out. I would’ve gone with a fabric similar to the couch and gone with a clean finished look.

[@michelleangel2559]

the leather not match to my eyes.. better use same color of the couch than that.. just my opinion...

[@Secretofwellness]

Yuk 🤮 but I salute your confidence and presentation

[@jodiahquincy2693]

Doesn't look like a design element, looks like an extra piece of scrap you sewed to a couch.

[@shakerajazzmine8997]

Could’ve left the blue fabric

[@belizehouseforrent6138]

Thanks so much. For all the naysayers, use whatever you would want on your repair, and quit being dicks and telling her what tou would do. Make your own video and post it if you think you're so great.

[@ThePassiveUnderpass773]

I'm sorry but it looks like someone tore the couch open by using the leather in the spots with repairs.

[@sliv5sliv]

You should have just left the blankets it on it honestly...

[@ProfessorM]

i mean, at this point you could have used some old clothes instead

[@oldap4341]

omg

[@officiallyjustme592]

😂

[@janischristiansen6689]

I think it looks horrible...

[@spintillimdizzy2340]

Bruh what Lmao

[@begrateful6153]

It’ll look better with a similar fabric. I ordered mine from Amazon...I hope it turns out well. Other than that, you’ve got great ideas. I never thought of using a cereal box because I didn’t know I needed it, but now, I’ll be keeping those boxes 😁

[@julianapatrick7451]

I got to be honest with you. Your job looked awesome in the beginning until you put the final leather on it! Why in the world would you want to use that color to enhance the damage? It never looked good on the elbow of a man's sports jacket and it doesn't look any better on your couch. You would be wise to get the same color or put the cover back on it, or throw the couch out and buy a new one

[@markstierstorfer9179]

no

[@jacquelinefontaine4396]

😂😂😂hot mess! A lot of good ideas til that awful tan leather 🤮

[@tracietowner9619]

I appreciate the effort, but eww.

[@Lic.en.derecho]

it looks terrible

[@BuildHERHome]

She should have left it without the patch and just sewed back

[@happysoul8281]

Ok first tell me is this a comedy show in a silent way?😒😆

[@MayhemMilIer]

are u out your damn mind girl? that couch looks worst now

[@koestergaard]

Looks like a homeless couch

[@exxicom]

haajjajahaha ... in fact ... hahahaah

[@renescarb6210]

I’m sorry but That looks bad

[@lis9290]

What the fuck lol

[@carlos1rsa]

yip. n b**r maak n plan. 😉👍

[@ramniwassolanki2512]

जय श्री राम

[@miriaml.150]

Omg! I'm sorry but the end result really doesn't look aesthetically pleasing. It looks like somebody patched up their couch. I hate to say it but nobody does that! The steps leading up to the patch were very helpful. But that's when it took a turn down the road I don't care for. To each their own. Next time you might want to consider going to the fabric store and seeing if you can find a very very close match. I don't know what else to say but thanks for sharing.

[@tonganatorhorseforce6600]

Quit playing around…

[@roger51000ify]

I'm so sorry but that does not look good.

[@gussiares9033]

SAVED YOUR TIME BY BUYING A SECOND HAND IS BETTER.

[@scarv918]

That looks terrible...

[@slyce89]

Just buy a new couch