reupholsters
Replaces seat covering
Reupholsters is the third-person singular form of reupholster, meaning to replace the fabric, padding, or covering on furniture.
An old armchair gets reupholstered when its original material wears out or goes out of style: She reupholsters vintage chairs as a side business.
The process typically involves stripping away old material and attaching new fabric to the frame.
Multi-seat cushioned furniture
- armchairUpholstered seat with supports
- ottomanBackless cushioned seat
- chairsFurniture for sitting
- couchUpholstered seating furniture
loveseat · settee · chaise · headboard · bench · stool · recliner · wingback
Joining with needle, thread
- sewingCraft with needle and thread
- tuftingInserting yarn clusters
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
fabric · leather · webbing · piping · welting · batting · foam · springs
Woven or knit material
- leatherTanned animal skin
- velvetThick-pile textile
- linenFlax-derived textile
- twillDiagonal-ribbed fabric
suede · vinyl · chenille · brocade · damask · canvas · microfiber · cotton
Old valued collectible
- refurbishRestore worn items
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- repairRestore to working order
- reconditionRestore to good condition
preserve · salvage · mend · renew · revive · vintage · heirloom · original
Improving discarded materials' value
- repurposeAdapt for new use
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- recyclingReprocessing used materials
secondhand · thrifted · vintage · reclaimed · zero-waste · ethical · organic · natural
sofa
Multi-seat cushioned furniture
couch · loveseat · settee · chaise · headboard · bench · stool · recliner · wingback · banquette
stitching
Joining with needle, thread
needlework · fabric · leather · webbing · piping · welting · batting · foam · springs · gimp
fabric
Woven or knit material
twill · suede · vinyl · chenille · brocade · damask · canvas · microfiber · cotton · silk
antique
Old valued collectible
recondition · preserve · salvage · mend · renew · revive · vintage · heirloom · original · period
upcycling
Improving discarded materials' value
- repurposeAdapt for new use
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
recycling · secondhand · thrifted · vintage · reclaimed · zero-waste · ethical · organic · natural · biodegradable