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How Should I Repair My Fraying Saucer Chair?

Any tips for repairing weight-bearing nylon fabric that is ripping open at the seam? [more inside]
posted by jewelledlights on Aug 9, 2024 - 6 answers

I bought some small plywood chairs, and want to decorate them.

I bought some small bent-plywood chairs and would like to try decorating a couple of them. I really like the look of colorful images heat-pressed onto plywood skateboards and am hoping to acheive something similar. [more inside]
posted by blueberry on Sep 24, 2022 - 3 answers

Creating a curtained off space in a loft...?

I would like to build something similar to this in my loft. However, I'd want the curtain to be on a track and it to be a perfect circle. I don't know how to do it or what material to use. Know something about building/construction and/or fabric? Come on in! [more inside]
posted by dobbs on May 15, 2020 - 12 answers

Batting/stuffing/wadding for tufted floor cushions

I'm going to make some floor cushions like this out of heavy cotton drill fabric. Help me stuff 'em . [more inside]
posted by cilantro on Dec 26, 2017 - 13 answers

upholstery repair

We purchased a couch on discount because it had a rip in the arm. How do I fix it? [more inside]
posted by latkes on Jan 2, 2017 - 10 answers

Swimsuit saga, part 1

Where can I find cute, affordable (~$11 a yard) swimsuit fabric online? Preferably from an inde/brick-and-mortar place with an online presence. [more inside]
posted by FirstMateKate on Apr 11, 2014 - 9 answers

I need to lampshade this trope. No, seriously, lampshade.

I want to make a jute lampshade, or rather, several trapezoidal pieces of jute stretched over wood frames that will act like a lampshade. I know almost nothing about jute, or lampshades, but plenty about wood. [more inside]
posted by Alterscape on Nov 28, 2012 - 1 answer

I want to customize my house without the elbow grease and project disasters.

Are there stores/services that will DIY for me? [more inside]
posted by semacd on Sep 14, 2012 - 6 answers

Looking for fabric suggestions for an ottoman re-upholstery job.

Looking for fabric suggestions for an ottoman re-upholstery job. (Any deals on mohair?) [more inside]
posted by donovan on Jul 10, 2012 - 4 answers

Looking for affordable t-shirt fabric, online or around Albuquerque

Can anyone suggest a place to buy reasonably priced t-shirt fabric, online or in the general Albuquerque area? [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Mar 31, 2012 - 3 answers

Hacking (or just hacking up) my couch, vs. just replacing it already

Can I hack my (Ikea Varnamo) couch? SHOULD I? [more inside]
posted by aecorwin on Feb 19, 2012 - 6 answers

How can I use Paas tablets to dye fabric?

Can you dye fabric with Paas tablets? How? [more inside]
posted by izatchu on Apr 4, 2007 - 3 answers

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