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Reupholster Furniture for Allergies - Remove the nails, tacks or staples holding the current upholstery fabric secure. Work on one section of the piece at a time. Carefully remove the fabric from each part of the piece and do not tear it.
Measure the dimensions of each piece of fabric and add them all together to find out how much new fabric you need to purchase. Remember to convert these measurements to yards. There are 36 inches in 1 yard.
Remove any old padding that is filled with dust or stuffing such as down that can irritate allergies. You will want to replace this with new foam padding or all-natural cotton batting. These are less likely to trap significant amounts of dust or to cause allergic reactions.
Lay out the new fabric with the wrong side facing up. Be sure all the stitches are removed from the old pieces so they can lay flat. Lay the old pieces onto the new fabric so none overlap. Pin them in place with straight pins.
Cut around each old piece using pinking shears to create an identical piece from the new fabric. Pin the new pieces together using the arrangement of the old pieces as a guide. Pin with the wrong sides of the fabric out and use the same seam allowance as the original upholstery.
Generously upholstered furniture pieces are often the most comfortable and desirable places to sit or rest. Unfortunately, for many people with severe allergies, they may also represent their arch enemies. Some upholstered pieces, especially older ones, may be filled with stuffing that has trapped years worth of dust, triggering allergies. Even the stuffing itself may be a material such as down, which can incite an allergic reaction. Remove the current upholstery and replace the padding and fabric so you can breathe easier. Does this Spark an idea?
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Reupholster Furniture for Allergies
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