Giving a New Look to an Old Sofa

Thank you for the appreciation. Just one of the items I did when I have free time.

@jobelbojel Yes, there are shops that focus on reupholstery works. Most of their work are car seats. They have especial machines for that purpose.

@ARIES1973 You did have to hire an expert to do that. At home, my father hired a worker to change to sofa cover into leather.

Thank you so much. Sewing is my hobby and whenever I have time, I would sew different things. I hope to have more time in the coming days because i am planning to make another block out curtain for my room.

@1creekgirl I just learned this skill and currently, I am just doing it as a hobby. Though I am hoping that I could still continue my business.

@ARIES1973 You must be very talented.

@ARIES1973 But you did it really well

Thank you so much. The cover is removable so I can wash it when needed. Sewing sofa cover is one of the most difficult to sew so I seldom accept this kind of work before.

Thank you so much for the appreciation. It's been my dream to have my own hi speed sewing machine so I can sew different items. I was able to buy 3 single hi speed machines and 1 edging or overlock machine in 2023. I set up an online store and started a business while I have my full time job in the government. It was difficult but the earning is good and I was growing my market. At the end of 2023, I received an order from the regional office that I have to report to another town at the start of 2024. Because of my new work assignment which requires more than an hour of travel one way, I had to stop my business because I was just starting and I couldn't find someone to manage it. So as of now, I am just sewing whenever I have free time and I don't accept orders because I'm afraid I could not deliver.

@ARIES1973 That's really great. I wish a dazzling success for your endeavour. Doing your duty as an official and running a small business of your own at the same time is really great. I highly appreciate you for the noble job you are doing.

Thank you for the appreciation. Yes, we can still find second hand furniture that still good and it might only needs few tweaks to convert it to a useful piece of item. We just need a little creativity. thank you for dropping by.

@ARIES1973 It’s fun to turn something somewhat tired or worn into something beautiful. You did a great job!

Thank you! I just enjoy sewing and can only do it whenever I have free time. Yes, buying second hand items can help in one way or another. One is the big amount we can save. Thank you for dropping by.

@ARIES1973 We have a huge second hand goods warehouse about half a mile from where we live. It sells everything and anything you can think of. It's a great place to wander round and explore.

@Ineeddentures That's good to know. We also have a second hand stores around the area, most of the items there are clothes, bags and shoes.

Thank you. I used the leftover fabrics I have. When I was accepting orders from customers, I still have those fabrics and I can still use those for future projects.

There are surplus shops that sells second hand items that are still in good condition. Sometimes, we can find good items at a much lower price. Thank you for dropping by!

I had to consider the size of the living room of the house we are renting when buying a living room set. Most of the brand new are just too big and are very costly. So when I see this small pieces of sofa set (it's a 3-piece set) I decided to buy this instead because of the big cut in the price and the size. Honestly, sewing a cover for sofa is the most difficult for me. It is easier to sew bed sheet, pillow case and curtains.

@ARIES1973 You are indeed wise As long as you have issues about second hand purchases you have done the right thing That set looks as good as new

Thank you for the appreciation. I can do some sewing projects during my free time. I can sew simple items like curtains, pillow cases, fitted bed sheets, etc. I even started an online shop but I stopped when I was assigned in another town last 2024. I still sew but not as often as before. My customers are even asking when I will resume sewing.

@ARIES1973 Haha you will have more business than you can handle.

Thank you for the appreciation! I also sew items for giveaways like scrunchies. I hope to find more time in the coming days. I am planning to stick on to one item rather than accepting orders. I want to reactivate my online shop.

@ARIES1973 that is nice!!

Thank you for the appreciation! I hope I can do more project sin the coming days.

Thank you! Were you able to do the sewing?