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Reupholstering Small Love Seat. Need to Find Fabric/Cushion

5 years ago

I bought a Small loveseat for $25, with hopes to reupholster it. I found an outdoor cushion at a wholesale shop that I really liked but it was the only one left and probably wouldn’t have been large enough for the couch anyway. I’m looking for similar fabric to the cushion pictured. I’m going for the farmhouse/coastal design.

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coffeecat219
Original Author

5 years ago

That’s just it. I decided against buying it because there was only one and I thought I could find an identical one easily, considering it’s a popular style. I’ll be going back this Saturday and buying it, assuming it’s still there. I don’t remember if it had a zipper but if so, I’ll make sure to look for a number like you suggested. Thanks!

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armchairshopper
5 years ago
The gray stripes have been stitched on. You should be able to stitch on stripes yourself.
suezbell
5 years ago
You may well be more likely to find either that gray as a solid color or that gray color within a print that find an exact match. If the cushion cover has a zipper, remove the inner pillow and look for a label.

Do take that cushion w/you as you shop craft stores and even big box stores ... or at least the cushion cover if it has a zipper and is removable.

Failing all else, black or gray can go with just about anything.

Another thought: You could use that cushion atop a short wooden footstool and use different altogether different material for your sofa that will work with that.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wildkin-Slatted-Step-Stool-Oak-Finish/54458621?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1172&adid=22222222227056741967&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=160786217025&wl4=pla-270019968143&wl5=9011047&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8453398&wl11=online&wl12=54458621&wl13=&veh=sem&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzb7jy9yR3gIVxoCfCh0W9A6zEAQYAiABEgKFXfD_BwE
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coffeecat219
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you so much! Those are great ideas. I didn’t even think of adding it to a footstool!
suezbell
5 years ago
That one is actually a "step stool" but that is a good thing -- it's lower, its stronger built, it can withstand being used as a seat and you can remove the cushion and use it as a step stool when needed.

Did it have a zipper? Did you find a label? If so does it have numbers on it? If so, you might be able to find matching cushions on Amazon using those numbers.
btydrvn
5 years ago
I might decide on fabric for loveseat first....this piece is a stretch and may restrict your fabric choices....when I look for upholstery I am always looking something unexpected and hopefully cheap...you may also find an ottoman for the love seat that you can also cover....a stool if you can find one the size of that pillow will most likely cost way more than the loveseat?
Molly
5 years ago
Ballard has some pretty stripe fabric, Callisto and Cote.
My3dogs ME zone 5A
5 years ago
Stores like Joann Fabric sell foam cushions; some can be cut to the size you need, to be covered in a cover you make. If you have any shops near you that do upholstery, they may sell you a piece of foam, too.

https://www.joann.com/sewing/foam-and-fiber/foam/

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