oh yes i have also built flat pack furniture

i garden

i do handy man things with my pink tools n tool box

and i even cook packet stuff perfectly

i think i must save myself thousands of dollars a year with all the things i do on my own....... giving me plenty of pocket money 4 shoes

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I can cook meals I wouldn't knock back at the RSL bistro

sexton will back me up on this, not that he has tried more than the burritos which weren't so great and the kangaroo with roasted vegies which was much better than RSL bistro actually except I only did the vegies

crap I got nobody to back me up on this

mow my lawn

can sew clothes, but mostly do alterations now

about to fix and paint my shower recess, whoever did it first messed up

have fixed doors handles

fixed air conditioner/heater remote control

do basic needs on my car and clean, otherwise it goes to a professional

put together a couch/sofa and table and chairs (flat pack style)

colour my own hair

I will give most things a go, unless it really requires a professional say for large problems

Oh, and most beauty/body/nails etc. care I do myself, every so often I go to a hairdresser

iaminparties said:

Rococo said:

I made a single issue zine once.

I made a notebook,

a bauhaus jacket.

modify clothes.

raw energy bar

birthday cards.

upcoming projects. i'll try post some.

No Way.Peter Murphy on it?

No. So i went to my local thrift shop. I found a bauhaus shirt, a girl bauhaus shirt in size extra small. I cut the design logo, and stiched it to the back of a jacket. i added some bats to the shoulder parts.

I forgot to add, I have upholstered dining chairs, and made a new cover for a relaxing chair, as well as putting on a new varnish, over the years I have made cushions cover, quilt covers etc.

Sometimes I like to tackle DIY jobs as long as it doesn't involve yard work or anything electrical although I have replaced a couple of light fixtures. Usually I'll do simple things like painting. The most difficult things I've done were replacing my garbage disposal and stripping/refinishing a coffee table. I wouldn't want to do it again.

I plan to take sewing lessons soon too.

Right now I'm seeking instruction on how to reupholster my sofa because I don't want a new one and I'm trying to save a few bucks.

To Babynoz,

I reupholstered a sofa many years ago. If it's a basic design it shouldn't be too difficult. I measured all sides of the cushions (the seat area) and then made an allowance of say 2inches for the seam, you don't want to cut it too close. For the main part of the couch I draped the fabric over (the sides were straight in this case) pinned it flat then marked out the shape, also allowing 2inches for the seam, I did this on the arms as well. Suprise, it actually turned out. You will need a good staple gun for the frame of the couch.

The best idea though is if you can remove the original cover in tact, in the pieces, then you have your pattern.

I am not an expert, so maybe see what others say as well, it could depend alot on the shape of the sofa. A good strong fabric is better also.

All the best and take your time.

I built my house

CallMeCarrie said:

PurpleJedi said:

Ahem...

I can replace the rotors/brake pads on my car.

I can paint & spackle.

I can change the faucets on a sink.

I can install a door.

I can do minor electrical stuff (light switches, ceiling fans, light fixtures, alarm contacts)

Hey there, handsome!

You can come over and spackle and fiddle with my electrical stuff any time!

jfrost said:

I built my house

PurpleJedi said:

jfrost said:

I built my house

Agree!

That is impressive!!!

Thank You guys

Ayear and a half from pulling the first dirt to get into it....another 10 and inside still isn't finished but I don't think any house ever is!!!

double post!! Sorry.........

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onthemike20 said:

To Babynoz,

I reupholstered a sofa many years ago. If it's a basic design it shouldn't be too difficult. I measured all sides of the cushions (the seat area) and then made an allowance of say 2inches for the seam, you don't want to cut it too close. For the main part of the couch I draped the fabric over (the sides were straight in this case) pinned it flat then marked out the shape, also allowing 2inches for the seam, I did this on the arms as well. Suprise, it actually turned out. You will need a good staple gun for the frame of the couch.

The best idea though is if you can remove the original cover in tact, in the pieces, then you have your pattern.

I am not an expert, so maybe see what others say as well, it could depend alot on the shape of the sofa. A good strong fabric is better also.

All the best and take your time.

Thanks a million for the advice because I had been wondering if I could place the new fabric over the old or if I should just strip off all the old fabric.

I'll try to post a pic of the couch tomorrow.

Don't take the fabric off just yet, as some sofas are shaped differently, like where the arms meet the back of the sofa they may fold under or be more rounded. A picture would be good. You also have to take note of how the original was stapled or sewn together as you are taking it off. If it's a simple design it shouldn't be too difficult, although you will need to know how to sew.

onthemike20 said:

Don't take the fabric off just yet, as some sofas are shaped differently, like where the arms meet the back of the sofa they may fold under or be more rounded. A picture would be good. You also have to take note of how the original was stapled or sewn together as you are taking it off. If it's a simple design it shouldn't be too difficult, although you will need to know how to sew.

Thanks...I'm determined to do this,

Here is the sofa...

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so many talented wonderful ppl on this site

i'm impressed!!!!

I installed and replaced my own doorbell.

I do my own nails.

I used to wash my own car, but now that I bought a new one two weeks ago, I may have to go back to doing that. I don't like going through those auto washers with the brushes, they scratch the paint on the car so badly. If I do have to go through one (pollen season is coming up, urgh) then I go to the "no touch" ones.

To Babynoz, sorry if I'm late replying, it's been a long day with work, kids etc.

The sofa looks like it shouldn't be too difficult. Firstly though, I don't know if the body part of the sofa slides out from the frame, if so thats great, if not you will have to unscrew, couldn't see from the photo, hopefully it's not too hard.

The six cushions I would unpick and you have your pattern straight away and it's a simple design. Some cushions will have a zip at the back which aren't too difficult to put in but you may need someone to help you if you haven't done it before, makes for removeable & cleaning. However, you can also allow for extra fabric on the original pattern on the back section of the cushion and then hand sew the seam closed (there is a stich you can do that is quiet hidden).

For the main part of the sofa (the frame), I would be inclined to take it off to get the pattern. Again make sure you take note of how it was sewn together, maybe even number the sections so they go back the same way.

The base part of the frame seems to have two pieces that sit atop of one another, to make it easier I would re-cover that section as one piece, it could make it easier for you, although when cutting the pattern you have to remember to add the extra length.

When you do finally sew the frame section all together, it should slip on over the top, then you can see if any adjustments need to be made, it should be a really tight fit. You can then do small alterations if necessary without undoing the whole thing.

The sofa will most likely be stapled underneath, the fabric of the frame section pulled very tight. This is actually the easy part.

Please let me know if you don't understand what I have written.

Also, important note, when you lay out the two pieces of the pattern that belong to the side section of the frame (that runs alongside the cane arm of the sofa) make sure they are laid out as opposites otherwise you will get two sides the same.

If you measure the length running the tape measure flat over the sofa, then width ways, plus the cushions, sides etc. you will get an idea of how much fabric you will need. Always buy a bit more, and make sure the store where you buy it from has more in stock in case you need it.

As I said don't rush it, it can be a bit tedious, but I'm sure you can do it, and the sewing is quiet simple really.

I will text back if I think I can help you with anything else.

onthemike20 said:

To Babynoz, sorry if I'm late replying, it's been a long day with work, kids etc.

The sofa looks like it shouldn't be too difficult. Firstly though, I don't know if the body part of the sofa slides out from the frame, if so thats great, if not you will have to unscrew, couldn't see from the photo, hopefully it's not too hard.

The six cushions I would unpick and you have your pattern straight away and it's a simple design. Some cushions will have a zip at the back which aren't too difficult to put in but you may need someone to help you if you haven't done it before, makes for removeable & cleaning. However, you can also allow for extra fabric on the original pattern on the back section of the cushion and then hand sew the seam closed (there is a stich you can do that is quiet hidden).

For the main part of the sofa (the frame), I would be inclined to take it off to get the pattern. Again make sure you take note of how it was sewn together, maybe even number the sections so they go back the same way.

The base part of the frame seems to have two pieces that sit atop of one another, to make it easier I would re-cover that section as one piece, it could make it easier for you, although when cutting the pattern you have to remember to add the extra length.

When you do finally sew the frame section all together, it should slip on over the top, then you can see if any adjustments need to be made, it should be a really tight fit. You can then do small alterations if necessary without undoing the whole thing.

The sofa will most likely be stapled underneath, the fabric of the frame section pulled very tight. This is actually the easy part.

Please let me know if you don't understand what I have written.

Also, important note, when you lay out the two pieces of the pattern that belong to the side section of the frame (that runs alongside the cane arm of the sofa) make sure they are laid out as opposites otherwise you will get two sides the same.

If you measure the length running the tape measure flat over the sofa, then width ways, plus the cushions, sides etc. you will get an idea of how much fabric you will need. Always buy a bit more, and make sure the store where you buy it from has more in stock in case you need it.

As I said don't rush it, it can be a bit tedious, but I'm sure you can do it, and the sewing is quiet simple really.

I will text back if I think I can help you with anything else.

Wow...thanks again! I'm still looking for the right fabric which may turn out to be more time consuming than the actual project if I don't make up my mind soon...

To babynoz,

It's all part of the experience and fun. Enjoy...

- Made my curtains

-put up wallpaper on every wall.

-installed kitchen

-Tiled kitchen walls

-changed fabric on chairs

-lay the wooden floor (with help)

-made drawers for under the kitchen for extra storage space.

-Painted all frames.

-Changed electricity route.

-Hanged up lamps and installed them with remote control dimming light

-Hung up all kind of hooks and shelfs up the wall.

-Put together an Ikea desk.

-Tiled a wooden table so it's good to be outside.

And now I just need to learn how to grow my own vegetables.

And I want to get myself the solar panels to generate my own energy, but that will be a future project.

Everything, the only thing I will ever call a repair man for is the furnace.

I do my own plumbing, electrical, carpentry, furnitture refinishing, electronics, etc.

I work as a mechanic so my own car repair doesn't really count as diy