Update on the vintage sofa reupholstery project Well it wasn't so bad. After figuring out what type of trim to use, I got the confidence to say, "The wing chairs are next!" much to the chagrin of my children and spouse. Hee hee. You see once I'm on a roll, I'M ON A ROLL. I used to think it was extremely difficult to upholster a piece of furniture but now, not so much. Sure it does take a lot of time and a lot of staples. And speaking of staples. I used them a wee bit too low on the sofa and so the trim didn't cover them entirely. I guess I should have used the tacks. Well I have two options: one is to remove those noticeable staples, ever so gently so as not to rip the fabric and tack it up with the dark tacks or paint the staples a dark color so they are not noticeable which would you pick? Right now the seat cushions are being sewn by my mother and then I will cover up some throw pillows to make it all look nice. The...
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