DIY! How to fix flat back cushions for sofas or chairs SAVE BIG!!
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Learn a fast and easy way refresh those beaten down back cushions. One major complaint we hear is my back cushions feel and look terrible. This is an easy DIY fix, a job that most people can do in less than an hour. No special tools required. If your poly filled back cushion need help, this video is for you. Thanks Reading.
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I love watching the interaction between this father and son. I can see the love and respect. The information is phenomenal and you make it look so easy! Thank you for sharing!
Yes I was saying the same thing while watching it.
I love your videos but I think I love the father and son bond much more I love how you guys support each other.
Gentleman! Thank you so much for this fantastic tutorial! You gave my wife and I the confidence to breathe new life into our quickly worn out pottery barn couch! This was a fantastic step-by-step tutorial that really left us feeling quite impressed with ourselves! A million thank-you's for this amazing video!
Hello there Kent, thank you very much for leaving such a positive comment it made our week. Glad we could help out and you’re able to use your furniture longer. Again we really appreciate your compliment. If you have any questions send our way. Please share it helps us when you do. All the best, Paul
I came here because of my pottery barn couch… $3000 and it looks terrible I’ve been struggling to reshape the down cushions for a while and this is exactly what I need to do. I bought a memory foam mattress pad and cut that up instead of the poly wrap and it was too much but would work great to keep the shape on the top. Hope it worked out for you, time to tackle mine once again :)
Guys keep making these helpful videos for needy people.its better then those useless tiktokers
Hey there, love your channel name😂. Thanks for watching we appreciate it and we will do the best we can. Glad to be of help. Please share the videos it helps a lot when you do. Cheers, Paul
Your kid has some real skill for this, be proud.
Hi cLoud GLPong,
Thanks, my parents are great teachers! I tell them you said so!
All the Best,
Grant
Finally, some real help, easy instructions, Grant things I was thinking. Thankfully he took out his cell phone to record what they were actually doing, because I could NOT see it!!, just needed to show the last part of the stapling. Excellent, both Paul and Grant are easy to listen to and don't go on with nonsense.
Hey glad to hear you enjoyed the video. It is always nice to get encouragement knowing that people are learning from the videos. Thank you for taking timeout to let us know. Please share the videos, it helps us when you do. All the best, Paul
I would love a video on how to choose a sofa... what to look for in the construction, particularly the cushions. Second hand sofa's too. I go in blind and hope for the best. I slip covered a sofa based on your tutorials and it's holding up great! Thank you so much!
Hi Jennifer,
That's a great idea! We'll definitely try to make that a future video.
Thanks for watching!
All the Best,
Grant
This is an excellent idea!! I have spent so much money on furniture that didn’t hold up. I do however think that if you get a very firm sitting couch/loveseat that it holds its shape soo much longer. One couch I have now has a very firm sit to it and we’ve had it for 12 years. It is just now starting to give a bit. Also if you can get furniture that has removable bottom and back cushions it makes it so much easier to re stuff.
Hi Michele, thanks, we'll keep that in mind for the future! And you are right with 18 density foam the firmer the cushion the longer it tends to last, however if you get a higher density foam like 26 density it doesn't make as much of a difference how firm it is.
Thank you for making these videos. Now I feel like I can keep my favorite couch by re-making the cushions!
Great to see Grant continuing the family business. What to do if cushion is attached to sofa? If I use my seam ripper to carefully remove the cushion, will it have a back? I don't know what the constructon is behind the sewn on cushion.
Your video is great and greatly appreciated. I am retired and always looking for ways to save. So glad to see talents handed down to the next generation. I getting to work on this right away. God Bless you.
Absolutely enjoyed you and your son! How cool that he is bought in to the business! As a mother, congratulations!!
Hello Kristy,
That is really great to hear thank you very much, it's encouraging to us both. Yes I am very happy he is very interested in the business and working along side me.Thank you for watching, please consider sharing the video to someone who could benefit, it help us when you do. Cheers, Paul
It doesn't seem terribly easy, but it definitely does not seem too hard!
You guys are fun and informative to watch, good job!
Hey there, 😂 that’s an interesting way of seeing it. I am sure you would have no problems completing the job. You also can use shredded foam instead, that’s not a video we did…. I am glad you watched the video and enjoyed it. Cheers, Paul
Goodness! I must have lucked out today! Not only have I discovered your channel, both the videos I've watched totally relate to my sofa problem. The back cushions on my sofa are half 'T's' and you've just shown me how to revamp those, too. I'm a lucky girl! I'll definitely let you guys know how I get on 👍🏾.
9 months later. How'd it turn out?
It’s midnight and I’m in self isolation due to a COVID exposure but my old pillow I was going to toss is now inside the back of my couch and my decrepit back pain is already getting better. Super informative and helpful! I’m just shoving poly fill from old pillows I was going to get rid of into my couch. They don’t detach and just have a bunch of fill, nothing else, so it explains why sagging began 6 months after purchasing this $800 (!!!) couch. Super easy to follow for DIY failures like myself. Thanks!!
Hey Megan,
I would call that a DIY success, with great ingenuity! I’m glad the video was able to help! We hope you get better soon, let us know if you need any help with any other projects.
All the best,
Grant
- Was simply video hopping. Turns out this is exactly what my couch cushions need ! ! ! Thanx 4 the demo & instructions. Excellent job.
Awesome, lady Kenja, so glad to hear that! We also did a video on how to upgrade the fill in your back cushion and permanently stop them from sagging: ua-cam.com/video/5037r0_sajQ/v-deo.html
I have this exact same problem- back pillow cushions that just lay like blobs on the sofa and look stupid- this video will really help me fix it so thanks!
Flyingrabbit,
Love the name it made me laugh!! These back cushions are such a problem, today we were dealing with the same issue,they well always get matted down and look sad. Very glad too help, Star Wars! Wow what a HIT!! Every generation can relate to it.Thank you VERY much for watching and commenting. Please share the videos it helps us when you do.
All the best, Paul
Awesome, love the dad and son interaction!
Hello Umi,
Thank you for taking out the time to let us know, it's great to hear. Please share the videos it helps us when you do.
All the best,
Paul
I love your relationship. What a helpful video. Thanks for posting this.
Hi,
Thank you for watching! We really appreciate the compliment, we are both very fortunate to have each other!! Thank you again.
All the best,
Grant
Hi Stephanie,
Thank you for watching and for letting us know, glad the video was helpful. Cheers, Paul
I finally got all of the supplies to stuff my flat sofa cushions. It looks like new. Again, you guys rock!!!
Hi Stephanie,
Excellent!! Thank you for letting us know how it went! It is always encouraging to hear from our viewers that we were able to help. We hope you are enjoying the New Year!
Are you friends or something. Father and son?
Thanks for this helpful video. I went to wash my cushions for the first time and unzipped them and took of the outside. My cushions don't have any inside cover. All of the poly fill is loose in the outer cushion. Should I make inside covers for them, or would they be ok without them?
Hello, what would you recommend I do about a cover that has just completely disintegrated. What material should I use to make a new cover if needed?
Fab! Was looking at getting new back cushions ( like the ones you worked on) quoted almost £200! My sofa is not even worth that!! The hubby won't get rid so after watching what you did I'm going to give it a Go! I even have batting ! Sadly I just dumped a load of cushion inners but will use some new ones I have ( just replaced with feather inners) Oooo excited now sofa should look a lot better ( only draw back is I don't have a stapler 😁😁) thank you for sharing totally made my night
Hello there Jill, Thank you very much checking out our video. Yes it will improve the support and the comfort of your cushions. Hey if you have any questions let us know, we will be glad to help. You can hand sew the insert cover closed or even the poly batting as well, you do NOT need to use a stapler. A quick word of advice with back cushions you can easily over stuff them to the point you will need to remove some of the poly for better comfort. Again thank you, please share and subscribe if you haven't already, it helps us a lot. Cheers, Paul
I've been wondering if I could do it myself, and after watching this, I'm gonna give a try. Thanks for the great video and you two are terrific together :)
How did it go?
My couch needs this so bad!! The cushions are attached though, but I think I can do this! Thank you so much for sharing! I am SO glad I found you guys! I also am going to tackle making seat cushions for a custom built couch in our camper!! :OD
Hello MickiMc,
Really happy to hear this video helped you. We are glad you found us as well. Hey, check out our newest video save My Assets Ep.19. You could win a $50. Amazon gift card, it easy to win. If you haven't already please share and subscribe. Thank you again, Cheers,
Paul
I like that type of stapler because it allows me to staple through thick materials or thick paper yard bags. But it is surprisingly hard to find mainly because either the stores don't carry it or they seem to stock the shelves with this type of stapler away from all the other staplers.
The trick is in the name of the stapler. Ask for or search for a Plier Type Stapler. It is sometimes called a Dog Stapler I guess because it looks like a dog mouth.
Hey Gary,
Thanks so much for your the advice, glad you mentioned it so that others can have an easier time finding it!
You two are bursting with positive energy! Love all your videos! Im revamping my whole couch. I added extra filling from my old pillows. Would it work if i was to also add in bean bag filling?
Hey Valerie,
Thank you very much for the question. We found it best to answer you via video, the link is below. Thanks again, please share the videos with others it goes along way for us when you do. All the best, Paul
ua-cam.com/video/mCUiY_Xbf2s/v-deo.html
Hey Valerie,
I forgot to ask, please consider supporting us on Patreon www.patreon.com/UCSolutions ANY amount helps us to keep offering these videos. Either way we honestly thank you for watching the video. All the best, Paul and Grant.
What a great idea! We have so many pillows that we don’t need but don’t want to throw away!!
You guys make it look so easy and, you're very detailed with instructions. Thanks
Thanks Jan! I can get lost pretty fast on some subjects, so I explain the way I need it. Thank you for taking out time to tell us. Your comment DOES help!! Thanks again Cheers, Paul
Excellent, just what I need to fix my floppy sofa back pillars👍
Hello Daisy,
Thank you very much for watching the video,glad to help. Please share the video with others and on blogs it helps a great deal when you do. Cheers, Paul
I'm so glad I found your video. I have cushions exactly like this one and need to refill it. You two seem like very nice gentlemen and I enjoyed watching your video. One fyi though, the younger one kept saying taunt. I believe he meant taut - stretched or pulled tight
Yes, I noticed that too. Lol! Everyone makes that mistake.
You guys are adorable! thank you so much, now I know how to repair my flat pack cushions. :-)
This is a very helpful way to save money and get an elegant z gallery look🤗🤗
Hi Diana, Thanks for the positive reply. Cheers Paul
Great video. I'm new to sewing. Just finished my boat cushions, my first sewing project. Now I'm replacing my sofa cushions. They are sewn to the sofa. Any suggestions?
This is great! What do you recommend if the insert cover has essentially disintegrated? It seems like paper. Is it ok to discard and use another wrapper of Dacron? Thank you.
Thanks for the video. I am in the middle of re-stuffing my back pillows. I found that my inner wrap had completely disintegrated and it was a zip zag layers. I need to find the inner bag now. Not sure where to look for an inner bag... Thanks for helping me with making my sofa look new again.
Thanks for watching our videos! Great question, unfortunately, there isn’t a place where you can buy premade inserts. However, you can mimic a channeled insert by using Dacron. Similarly to how we wrapped each section with dacron before adding it into the insert, you can do the same without an insert. All you need to do is make two sections an upper section and a lower section and wrap the poly fill completely with Dacron to almost make a roll. Once when the roll is made add one more layer of Dacron around the entire inside of your cushion cover then place each polyfill rolls in their respective places. Hope this helps!
Thank you! You have saved us so much money. Will be doing this as a project this weekend.
Brilliant video and what lovely guys! Thank you so much! I’ve done this before and I completely over did it- was like sitting on a tank 😂
Hello Rachael, thanks for watching the video. It’s so easy to do that when you don’t have it in front of you, or just setting on the cushion for a short period of time,you’re not the only one that’s for sure. Please share the videos it does help, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask. We have a live chat on the website😊. Cheers, Paul
I make lounges my whole life. This old Portuguese man used to call it “Dracalon!” Hilarious
That’s super funny 😄 I’m laughing glad we could help. Lol please share it helps us when do. Cheers, Paul
Thank you, I just redid my based on your instructions and it turned out great.
James,
Thank you very much for letting us know how the project turned out. Happy to have helped, please share the videos with others, it helps us a great deal when you do. All the best Paul
You guys are super cute! I'm looking to refill a back rest pillow, thanks for the tutorial 😊
Lol, thank you! We appreciate you checking out our videos. If you need any help with refilling the backrest please let us know. All the Best, Grant
Glad I came across this video. I have a back cushion in terrible shape so this video made me decide to take a peek at it. At first glance it does not have an inside cover and seems to be disintegrating where I’m afraid to pull it out of the regular cover . What can I do? Wish I could send you guys a picture.
Hey there, We would be glad to help. I think I know what you are describing. Yes you can send a pic to us at videos@urbancastlesolutions.com you must tell us when you sent the picture so we can find it. We receive a lot of emails so let us know on this channel. I hope this has helped you. Cheers, Paul
ucsolutions just sent the email with subject Sofa back pillow cushion condition. I got a little bold and pulled it out a bit more. Seems like it “was” channeled.
And thx!!!!
Hey boricua3205, Thanks for sending the photos they help out a lot! One thing you could do is take out each individual section of polyfill (since it used to be channeled) and wrap the polyfill (like a sausage link) with Dacron. This will keep the polyfill from falling to the bottom of the cushion and fill out your cushion at the same time. I hope this helps!
All the best,
Grant
@@ucsolutionsgivingmore Thank you!! That is a great idea!
Great video that's loaded with information. How much would you charge a customer for fixing their pillows?
Hello Gary, Thank you for watching the video. It really depends on the size. You however can save a lot money doing it yourself and honestly it's quite easy to do. We have a new product double shredded foam for back cushion. Go to ucprivatecourses.com it is on sale no joke. Again thank you and enjoy the day. Cheers, Paul
Hi guys! Love the video! What do you recommend I do, if I don’t have a cover. My couch cushion once unzipped just has the poly fill everywhere so it tends to get lumpy and loose the shape.
Hey, thanks so much for checking out our video! Glad to hear you love it! That’s a great question, what we would do is take a Dacron wrap and make a liner for the cover, by folding it inside the cover so that the opening is at the bottom. Then fill the Dacron wrap with poly fill or shredded foam. This will break lumpiness and provide a makeshift insert for your cover.
Great stuff. Hey would I make a bed pillow the same way? Ive yet to find a suitable pillow. They all fall short or should I say go flat. Ive paid good money for it. So its not about the money. Thanks
Hey there, thanks for watching the video we really appreciate it. Yes you can do the same thing for a bed pillow. At that time when we did the video you saw, that was the best thing that we had to offer to add support to back cushions. So again yes you could do that for a bed pillow. But since then we’ve come out with double shredded foam. That would definitely give you more support for bed pillow in fact we’re looking into making some and see how they work. I hope this helps, there’s live chat at this website if you have any questions. Feel free to get on live chat and then give me your phone number and we can talk. Ucprivatecourses.com. Cheers, Paul
Very Nice tutorial- very clear. Also, I do agree with the Tonton analogy!
Lol, yeah, when I saw what it looked like I couldn’t help but make the connection.
Thank you for the video! Very entertaining and educational. I have a sectional that needs some work. In your professional opinion, what would be the most cost effective way to buy materials to fix a large sectional? Thank you in advance!
I have this exact problem with an expensive couch that was a hand-me-down. The inside is a mixture of feathers and batting pieces. I wasn’t sure if I should just stuff more batting inside, because I don’t want to deal with the feathers. They have moved all over my house!
The inside cover that’s stuffed, has three chambers. I think I’ll just mix more batting in with the other mixture and then put a batting cover around the entire thing like you did. I never thought of that! Perfect! Even I can do that! Thank you!
PS... I’m not sure if you took the staples out when you sewed the batting at the machine. Can anyone tell me? Thanks. I’ll watch again. I’m sick of looking at half a couch!
Hello Kathryn, thanks for watching the video. It’s difficult to know which route to take when it comes to the poly fill in the feather. Of course you could just add more but the problem with polyfill and feather is they don’t give much support. Wrapping the outside with the poly batting does help some in the appearance but again it won’t give you much support. Since we put together that video we have come up with double shredded foam. Or you could use chop foam. I find that the double shred it is superior to chop foam because it’s not as lumpy. You can check it out at ucprivatecourses.com. Plus you long lasting support like foam and it’s easy to work with. I hope this helps you thank you for watching the video. Cheers, Paul
@@ucsolutionsgivingmore I still have the same couch and the same issue, and I’m trying to decide if I should just buy a new couch, but it’s kind of perfect except for being dirty from my daughter’s dog. I don’t honk I came back to this response until now. Thanks so much! I’ll check out the double shredded fill, and see what that’s about! Now I need to find someone to come and clean it or buy a carpet cleaner that also works on upholstery. I just bought one, but lost all my area rugs in a flood. Ugh! Thanks so much, guys! I appreciate your response!
you guys are great...thumbs up for DIY show!
Hi,
Thanks we appreciate your support!
All the Best,
Grant
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Hi guys, very helpful videos!! I have a couch that is in need of some TLC (otherwise I wouldn't be here ha ha). With this great video and your "how to replace the foam in your seat cushions" video, I have the confidence to give it a go.
1 question though: How do I go about making an insert like you have here? My back cushions don't have anything like this, they're just stuffed with fiber fill and look quite shabby. I added more fill but that just made the backs look worse. Do I use the cushion as a pattern? Any further advice is appreciated :)
Thanks for giving out confidence and ideas. You sharing your knowledge in such a relaxed and fun manner is helpful and appreciated. It’s really nice how you both work together as a team. Thanks again and thank you also for all the tool reference links. 👍👍
Hilda,
Our pleasure, thank you for the comment! Comments like yours help us to keep the videos coming! We really do appreciate it!
Please share this video, because it really helps us out!
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Grant
Thank you so much very helpful video I am going show this video to my husband
Hi there Maryana, thanks so much for watching. If you have a question let us know. Please share the videos and subscribe it really helps us to keep doing the videos. Cheers, Paul
I’m planning to do this, but the insert has three chambers running horizontally. It’s full of feathers and stuffing. My dog sits on the back of either the couch or the chairs, which have the same issue now,. But, for the couch, should I empty out the three chambers and just put in foam? I could also cut the chambers out, and put foam and Dacron in the insert. I’m scared to fill up the chambers because the dang feathers go everywhere! OR, should I go with the double shredded foam and fill the insert further with that keeping the feathers and fuzz inside?
I had a thought, because I have Dacron at home, but probably not enough, because I’m making cushions for some benches. I also have two duvets. I was wondering if I could cut up the duvets and completely cover the inserts that are in there now, stapling each seam so it looks tailored.
I know I’m asking a lot of questions, but I really need to save money right now, since I found out a couple days ago that my grown son has 2 kinds of bartonella and Babesia. These are insect biting infections that lie dormant, and since he was living with his father, who let his house go, and it’s full of mold, it lowered his resistance, and the infections took over his central nervous system leaving him neurologically and psychologically impaired. There are other past brain traumas, so it may be permanent, and I’m going to have to save my money for his treatment, since it’s functional medicine. I realize this may not be something you are aware if, but I couldn’t think of another way of saying this. Thanks for being my sounding board! 💕🙏
Hello Kathryn, I am very sorry for just NOW getting your question. I too have been sick with throat cancer. IF YOU STILL NEED HELP email me at Paul@urbancastlesolutions.com we can get phone numbers there,ok or go too ucprivtecourses.com there is live chat. Thank you God bless. Paul
Hi, Thanks for this. My sofa is very old and when you sit down, the seats sink. Should I apply the same concept with the seats as the cushions?
Hello there Mae, thank you for watching. Yes, BUT you will use foam instead of poly filling like we did for the back cushions in the video. You can check out videos on our site ucprivatecourses.com it pretty much all about seat cushions. If your sofa support springs are good and fabric is too, then cushions are all you need. I hope this helps you. Cheers, Paul
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Can I use just whatever fabric I have in a pinch instead of the batting?
Hello Anna, I think I have your question right. If you’re saying can you just use any fabric rolled up inside the back cushion insert in place of adding more batting then sure yes you can. You’re just looking for more support in volume. I must say though since we did that video we have a more superior product if you’re interested. It’s double shredded foam, gives the support of foam but has the flexibility of poly batting. Ucprivatecourses.com. Either way yes you can use extra fabric. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Paul
Thank you so much for this teaching. God bless from Puerto Rico.
Great enjoyable and practical you guys are the best. Great storyline. Where to buy cushions through you guys. Thanks, Gordon
Hello Gordon, thanks very much for watching the video. My apologies for the late reply we have been extremely swamped because of the virus. More orders now than ever before. If you haven’t already found a place you can go to ucprivatecourses.com. We have live chat if you have a question to walk you through it . Again thank you for watching we really appreciate it. Cheers, Paul
OMG! Wish I had seen this 2/3 years ago, before throwing out my back cushions, two of which were just like those you were just working on. Now, that I know how to redo the seat cushions, thank you, what do you suggest I do to replace my back cushions? Should I simply use pillows?
Hello again Sheila, I apologize for the late reply, the virus made us extremely busy in the foam business with everyone being home, orders went through the roof. So we are catching up on the comments. Yeah I wish you did see this video earlier it’s a shame you had to throw it out. We just started offering premium double shredded foam not chopped it’s smooth feeling and softer. You can use that for a back cushion it’s on our website ucprivatecourses.com. We have live chat if you a question we can help you. Or yes you can use old or new bed pillows and take the poly fill out of those and fill the cushions. I hope this address is your situation and is helpful. Again thank you for all your comments I look forward to hearing from you in the future. Cheers, Paul
Great video. I learned a lot! I have sofa-back cushions that I need to fill. The sides and bottom are 4 1/4" wide with welting on both edges. They are also filled with down and feathers (which I want to replace with polyfill if possible). Do you have an instructional video for this type of cushion?
Hey Liz,
Sorry to say no we don't. If you have any questions, I can try to help and respond to you ASAP. Thank you watching the video and for the comment. Please share the videos it helps us a great deal when you do. All the best, Paul
Great video. Not sure I can do this myself. How much should something like this cost if I hired someone to do it for me?
Hello Rolando, thanks for checking out the video. Shouldn’t cost that much, I’ll guess it would be around $65-$80 a back cushion it really depends. I am sure you could easily do this either, way again thank you. Hey please share the video and check out our new video no strings attached Ep.22 you can win a chair. Cheers, Paul
What Type Of Filling I Need To Plump Up My Leather Couch Arms?
What about these newfangled couches that have all the cushions sewn into the couch and attached? How do you spruce those up?
Unzip the whole couch and then take a nap. That should do it.
This is the question that I came on here to ask. I think you just do the same thing but only if your back cushions have a zipper on the bottom and you can take it out that way. If not you could always take the bottom seam apart and take it out, do what they suggested and put it back in. There are special needles for upholstery that are curved to make sewing it closed much easier. That’s what I’m thinking I’ll do.
That is exactly right!
You guys do a great job together with these tutorials! Now I know exactly what to do to update my La-Z-Boy sleeper sofa! It has two large back cushions just like the ones in this video. The problem is, that I attempted a fix that didn't work, and I removed my insert covers and discarded them. They had a top channel that extended into the half-tee and a lower channel for the bottom half of the cushion. I didn't realize that I just needed to add more polly fill! I think I can make new insert covers by using the outer fabric cushion cover as a guide. They were made of a thin fabric....what is that called? Also, I don't remember if each channel chamber had dacron batting around the fill, but do you think I should use it in the new ones? I would really appreciate your help.
Beth Garland Muslin is usually used for that.
Thank you for the lesson which you keep light and amusing, you are entertaining instructors.
The young man uses the word, "taunt" which means "provoke" when he should be using the word "taut" which means "tight" (not slack, not loose).
Hi,
Thank you for watching and for the great compliments!
And thanks for the advice I'll definitely keep that in mind!
All the Best,
Grant
I'm so glad I found your video. Our cushions are horrible and need a sprucing up in time for Christmas. Following your video I know I can make them better! Question--can I use just a regular stapler or does it have to be industrial? Thank you!
Hi Bonnie,
Really glad we could help and thanks for watching. Yes the staples gun and the staples we use I bought from an office supply store. Staples have been used for decades. If you haven't already please subscribe and share the videos,it helps us when you do. All the best, Paul
I gather y’all are father and son. Very nice, and good job. Any thoughts on what I might do if I had a cushion on a convertible that is not really sagging yet, but that I wanted to sort of “overstuff” to make a little cushy-er?
Hi Jon,
You gather correct, thank you! Do you know what the fill is currently? If it is polyfill you could add more, however that tend to make it firmer not cushy-er. Another option is to change the fill to shredded poly foam, 18 density 20 compression, which should provide a more cushy feel. This a recommendation, though, based on your circumstances it may not work.
I hope this helps, if it does please tell a friend it really does help us when you share! All the Best, Grant
P.S. Sorry for the delay we have been very busy lately!
What would you make the new insert cover with? Mine was disintegrating just tiny pieces.
Hello Sherri, that’s a common problem. I would just use a plain cotton fabric it looks good and last as long as the sofa. Thank you so much for watching. Please share it helps us when you do. Cheers, Paul
what if the cushion is attached to the arms of the sofa????
You guys are so awesome! You make DIY fun! I love the Star War Ton Ton reference! I do have a question for you - my chihuahua loves to sit on top of the cushion, he weighs about 15 lbs - and the cushion has major saggage, not unlike myself. The best part of all is the sofa is from the 80's, so it is stuffed with feathers. I am surrounded by fur and hair, and can't buy nice things because my little terrors won't cooperate. Is there a suggestion to make the cushion more sturdy fil or material that will hold up to his constant laying on the top of the T cushion?
Hello there. First THANK YOU for your encouragement and comment. This a problem so many people have. The best is solid foam is the best support the shape comes right back. So you buy new solid foam to go in there BUT your back cushion needs to be a BOXED cushion with a band I hope you know what I am saying.. We have a video on changing the back cushion to foam PLEASE look for that one I am sorry If I look for it now I will erase all writing now. The second best is replace the feathers which give no real support with shredded foam we have a video on that as well. Very easy to do. That will still sag some but is MUCH Better than feathers. Shredded foam your cushions DO NOT need to be boxed. I thank so much for watching the videos. PLEASE share the videos it with others it helps so much. God love you for it. Paul. Foam buying ucprivatecourses.com please pass our website on as well.
@@ucsolutionsgivingmore thank you for the information I did scroll through the tutorials and I think I found the one you were referring to and yes it is the boxed cushion. Thank you so much! Blessings to you!
Can you replace the foam in your couch cushions with Talalay latex. I have a 3” mattress topper I want to cut up and stack two 3” pieces an maybe glue them together
The latex is med firm with a ild of 35. My new couch is just really uncomfortable an thought this might be a good solution. 😀Thank you.
Hello Daniel, yes you can do that.. That should be fine. It’s worth giving it a try. Latex is excellent foam the best 35 ILD is good to me..... If you’re up for it let me know how it turns out. Thanks for watching really appreciate it. Cheers, Paul
Thanks for the videos. You make it so easy to understand.
Lol looks like the inside of a Ton Ton! Thanks for the helpful video!!
Hi Lucia,
Lol, you're welcome, glad you liked the video!
Awesome video^^ Any idea how to stretch back microfiber? Mine got creases after I sat on it wet.
Hey there Audun, Thank you very much for watching the video, glad you liked it. I apologize for the long reply we’ve been extremely busy here, which can be a good thing. Good question! Try this, take the cover off the cushion turn it inside out. Take a handheld steamer add just a little bit of white vinegar into the water not a lot. Steam from the wrong side of the fabric. At the same time gently trying to stretch the cover out. If the wrinkles are really bad spray mist plain water on it before you steam it. Then let it air dry flat. I hope this helps again thanks for watching and please share the videos, it helps us when you do and check out our new episode no strings attached. All the best, Paul
@@ucsolutionsgivingmore The cushions are sewn on. But thanks for that thorough answer. Really appreciate it.
Now these days most sofas you buy even high end brands are framed so cheaply it would be worth your while to get an older couch with good bones and start from there. Back in the place America once was ....craftsmen like these gentlemen and those of your own family members really took pride in their crafts. Doing a great job you had satisfaction in your work because your employers paid you well. You could support a wife and kids and a new car even a mortgage and yearly summer vacation with your family go to the movies twice a month host family picnics or bbqs or a card night. Now, employers paid you as little as they can before you quit and work you as hard as they can before you die. You now have to work 2 jobs and you still end up unable to keep up with rent you cant buy a home for $680,000.00 making $14.00 per hr. You work 55 hrs a week and electricity is $120, gas company $90 water trash $70 basic cable internet landline $224 laundry soap $18 softener $15 a burger fries and drink combo $9 sales tax >10% a 12pk Coke $6.99 cans if you want to camp at a beach $80 per day. A pound of ground beef $6.99 a pot roast for 4 people $32 a haircut for a woman $50 men $45 a birthday cake from grocery store $35 a pint of ben &jerrys $6. Dishsoap dawn $5 for small one. Gasoline $5 per gallom last time i filled up was $4.98 per gallon ..its not easy...a 6 pk beer for ipa is $16 ...a case of corona 24 bottles is $38 quart of heavy cream $9 loaf of rye bread $6 doz eggs $4.89 ! $5.98 for heartland eggland eggs. 1 bell pepper is $1.69 a bag of grapes is $8 .... head of lettuce is $1.99. A steak dinner begins at $40.
I couldn't agree more, times have definitely changed!
Can you do the same with the seat cushions of the couch as well or do these directions only apply to the back cushions?
Hello there Mehrnaz, thank you for watching the video I really appreciate it. You can wrap seat cushions with poly batting. Yes but it will not give you support like foam does . It will make it look fuller and give you a higher crown, but for the most part that’s it. Back cushions do not take as much weight, so poly batting will give you more support in back cushions. I hope this helps you, again thank you for watching please share the videos it helps us a lot when you do. Cheers, Paul
Did you have a video on how to change a poly filled back couch cushion to a foam filled cushion?
Hello there Kenneth, thanks for watching the video. I apologize for the late reply we’ve been extremely busy and we’re just now catching up on the comments. Try this video this is replacing back cushions with a solid piece of poly foam. ua-cam.com/video/ZDEqTceAFnY/v-deo.html We just started selling on our website double shredded foam if you’re back cushions are NOT A BOXED CUSHION and are a knife edged cover. Meaning the sew seam is in the center of the top of the cushion. Shredded foam works best with knife edged cushions. You can find it at Ucprivatecourses.com again thank you and I hope this helps. Cheers, Paul
Hello you guys. My Sofa and love seat back cushions doesn't have a insert cover holding the stuffing. How do I fix that? Do I just stuff it with more without measuring or do I have to make one?
Love the Star Wars reference. 😆
What about a recliner sofa? How to fix the stuffing in that? Both ends of my couch are so flat and look terrible but aren't removable. The middle of course is perfect. Ugh
I get this question a lot!! Hey first thanks for watching. Unfortunately I can’t give you a straight answer. You need to know how the cushions were installed to move forward on this project. I have seen a couple of videos on UA-cam showing how to remove them. I wish I could help more. Cheers, Paul
Great tutorial! How do you stuff the back cushion of a leather or fabric couch if there is no zipper to it?
I would like to make a new insert cover with that thin fabric. What is this fabric called?
Hello Brenda, the fabric you’re looking for is called punch cloth. But we do not recommend it it doesn’t hold up very well and if you’re just trying to repair a back cushion you’re gonna have so much left over and it’s really junk. Just get a nice hundred percent thin cotton fabric is perfectly fine in fact that’s the best. If you have any left over it’s more useful in fact you can use old bed sheets if you wanted to. I hope this helps you thanks for watching please share it helps us when you do. Cheers, Paul
@@ucsolutionsgivingmore thank so much!
Sent an email as well...... If I remove the actual cushion and measure, do i still need to add an inch? I'm ready to buy them! Thank you guys! (Realized that this is the wrong video, speaking about couch seat cushions)
Remember, whilst measuring you need seam allowances. The other thing is that if you cut it too big that you can always sew it smaller. But if you cut it too small, it's difficult to add more fabric... So always error on the side of too big. 💖🌞🌵😷
How would you make a new cover for that exact couch pillow, without a sewing machine?
Thanks so much for watching! Great question, check out this video where we make a throw pillow without using a sewing machine. The principal in this video can be applied to a couch cushion as well. DIY! How to Make Poly Filled Throw Pillow Inserts, WITH NO LUMPS!
ua-cam.com/video/RGv90vos4e0/v-deo.html
Could I use foam in the back cushion?
My dog completely destroyed the back cushions on my couch. Is there anywhere I can find replacements?
Hey there, sorry to hear that it’s pretty common kids and pets my dad said kept our business going. Unfortunately there is no standard place that makes cushions, not that I know of. Upholstery shops can do it. You could try to contact the original manufacture of the furniture they might have it. The only trouble is any fabric you use most likely is not going to match very well. You might need to get the whole piece of furniture reupholstered for it to be uniformed and all the same color. I Wish I had better news cheers, Paul
How would I go about finding a place where I live that I can take my couch cushions to get fixed?
Hi,
Thanks for watching! You can Google Upholstery or Upholsterers; and an upholsterer near you should be able to help.
However unfortunately there is not an over abundance of the upholsterers left so they maybe a few and far between. I hope this helps! All the Best, Grant
I’m curious about the stapling. Aren’t you concerned that someone will get poked or scratches by them if they come through the fabric?
Hello Julie thanks for watching the video. I’ve had other people ask a similar question and I’ve never heard of it ever causing any problems. It’s a very old practice I think from the 1960s. But if you feel more comfortable with glue that’s definitely an excellent option. Thanks again. Cheers, Paul
I've taken my cushion out of the fabric cover, and the insert cover is just shredded. I can make a new insert cover, I think, but what would be the best way to do that and with what material?
Hello Jill, Thank you for watching our video. YES! You can make another insert and you can use the cushion cover as the template because your insert is torn and shredded. A good fabric to use is a light weight cotton or a blended one,even old bed sheets will work very well. I don't know if you saw this video, but we now offer double shredded foam which is better than poly-fill. Here is that video you might like it better. videoua-cam.com/video/5037r0_sajQ/v-deo.html Thank you again and please share the videos it does help. Cheers, Paul
My couch pillows have feathers.... any videos on that ?
Hey there, no we don’t have a video on feathers. But if you’re looking just to make them fuller the only thing you need to do is open up the side. And add more feathers to your existing feathers and then sew it back up definitely do this outside as it’s a complete mess. I’m not sure if you’re wanting to add more or are you wanting to replace them? Hope this helps. Cheers, Paul
Do you have a video showing how to replace the cushion in a T shape chair? We need help doing one!
Hi. My insert covers totally disintegrated. If i wrap and staple my existing filling with batting(as you have done).... is it ok to put this batting wrapped insert directly into the cushion cover without it having an insert cover? Thankyou in advance :)
Hey Chris, excellent question! Yes, you can wrap your insert with just the batting in replace of an insert cover. However, I wouldn't try to remove the insert pieces, if there is any, just to help keep its form. I hope this helps!
Also, if you haven't already, subscribing really helps! We are coming out with a new series that we don't want you to miss! Thanks, Grant
@@ucsolutionsgivingmore Thanks for answering my question. That will save me one job of the many i have to do.
How do the procedures change if there are no liners?
How can I make a cover like this one without sewing? I have a purple one and I would like to change the fabric
Hey, we really appreciate your question! We decided to answer this question in one of our Save My Assets videos: ua-cam.com/video/d5qUBW5AwR0/v-deo.html
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Can someone tell me what the "fabric" is that holds the cushion filling together at 4:50 ? My back cushion insert cover has completely disintegrated (feels like paper towel) and I want to sew a new one so I can put it back into the couch cushion cover. I don't think it's dacron (which seems to be similar to batting?) it really looks like interfacing or something.
Hello Karoline, Yes, that is problem sometimes the insert material disintegrating. You can use any light weight cotton fabric, in fact that is better then what you have now. However if you want replace it with what you have the name is called punch cloth or some call it white ace cloth. Hey if you want to replace the poly fill with shredded foam we now have it and is much better then poly fill. Go to ucprivatecourses.com Again thank you for watching. Cheers, Paul
It is good to show how to fix losen rubber band sofa without dismantling thanks
Hi Familia, thank you so much for watching our videos! Thanks for thesuggestion for a future video. Please send us a photo of the furniture your referring to via our live chat on our website ucprivatecourses.com. Thanks!
Sofas begin at $800. And thats for the cheapest place you can find. For a decent name brand but now no good but high end sofas run around 3 grand. A new stove with cooktop a new stove costs $3000 up to $7000. I live in california. To order a delivery of 3 chicken salads and rice cost us $58.00. Save your old everything including your vehicles and faucets ...
Thanks, guys for the video, where do you go out and buy the materials? is there an online place where I can find the items super cheap? Or a store that i can find the things super cheap?
I wonder if there’s a more sustainable filling than the poly filling? Thank you for the tutorial. Very well made:)
Hello Crystal,
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Hello Crystal,
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Back cushion is sewn to sofa and feels like sitting in a recliner that is adjusted back about 15 to 20 degrees. Very "slouchy" and uncomfortable.
Is there any way to make 4 new back cushions to rest against the existing ones? Or just 3 back cushions since there are only 3 sitting cushions?
Really need advice and help.
Thanks so much!
Hi Linda,
Thanks again for watching our videos and I didn't comment on this earlier however thank you for your very kind compliments in your previous comment. The easiest thing to do is make large throw pillows for the sofa say 25" sq. or if you would like you could make boxed back cushions, however that does take a little more work.
Let me know if you have any questions on how to get started.
All the Best,
Grant
What type of stapler is that? And where do I purchase poly sheets like that?
Good question it is just a standard desktop staple for paper. NOTHING SPECIAL. IT WORKS. Please share our videos helps me so much 🙏. God love you for your help. Paul
is there any reason why I shouldn't use foam instead of poly fill? I was thinking about using upholstery foam wrapped in poly batting to make it crown. Our back cushions have a double seam similar to seat cushions and I figured using foam instead of fill would make it so it doesn't collapse as badly.
Hello Trevor,
Great question, foam will always give more support over polyfill as well as last significantly longer. The foam will keep its shape and possibly be more comfortable. What you described sounds like you have what's called a boxed cushion. However, some back cushions can be very bulky, rounded or thick and filling that style with all foam could be a challenge (the backs were designed for polyfill). Back cushion with a band thickness of 3 to 5" should be fine to use foam inserts. So when you can use foam I believe is the best route to take. I hope this has helped you with your project. Please share the videos with others it helps us a lot when you do. All the best, Paul
Could I easily make those same cushions more stable using a foam backing with batting or the padding around them? My cushions are worse than that and `I want a more supportive back.
Hi Jennifer,
Great question! You can use foam in back cushions, decades ago removable back cushions were made from foam. However they were BOXED, most today are what we call knife edge (one flat seam or welt at top) IF that is your case and I believe it is, foam will not work will in that style of cushion. YOU can consider shredded foam easy to find on the net, make a shell out of poly batting that fits inside the fabric cover. Fill the poly cover with shredded foam that will give you more support. Jennifer I hope this has helped let me know if you have another question. Please share the videos it helps us when you do. All the best, Paul
If it takes two of you do you think I can do this myself to a seat cushion?
Hello Mary, thanks for leaving the comment. It was just my son and me demonstrating how someone can do this themselves. It doesn’t take two, you could easily do this. However you said seat cushion, seat cushions would rarely have poly fill as an insert. They would have poly foam. here’s a place you can buy poly foam if you need it. ucprivatecourses.com. Thank you again please subscribe and share if you haven’t already. Cheers, Paul