This is our couch, technically a loveseat, but we call it our couch. I put several hours of attention and care into the couch this past week. I removed all the cushion covers and washed them in the washing machine. Before washing them I had to patch the top of one of the back cushions.
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| The patch from the inside. |
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| The patch from the outside. |
The top of the cushion was split open. There was a gaping hole along the seam. The patch turned out nicely. It is barely noticeable.
The hole in the arm of the couch has been growing for about a year now. Little fingers love picking at it and I have been too lazy to patch it up while it was tiny. You know the saying, "A stitch in time saves nine." Well, I didn't heed this advice.
This is my repair on the arm.
The cat who lives with us recently started using the couch as a scratching post.
I dug this thick fluffy material out of one of my fabric bins.
I installed panels of the furry fabric on each corner.
Hopefully, that will keep the cat busy.
Working on the couch made me think about reupholstering it. I think I could do that someday. That would be fun project to figure out. I will wait until I am good and ready to tackle it, but someday I think I will.
The sloth lovies are so cute! Handmade gifts are so special. I love that you patched your couch. We live in a culture of so much wastefulness. It's inspiring to see someone using their skills and being resourceful. One of my favorite sayings is, "Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without."
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Thank you for the comment, Alyssa. :)
DeleteThat is one of my favorite sayings, too! My mother gave me a decorative plaque with that saying printed.