How to Reupholster a Sofa Sleeper / Sofa Bed

If your sofa bed is no longer inviting but still offers comfortable seating and a great place for guests to sleep, maybe it simply needs a new fabric upgrade. Reupholstering a sleeper sofa is a cost-effective way to add a touch of style with the overall goal of trying to coordinate with other furniture or window treatments in the room. This is a full tutorial video, every step will be covered. The techniques demonstrated in this video are rated in difficulty from medium to easy, even for a novice beginner.

How to Make an Upholstery Work Table: youtu.be/j9FUGtwS4eI

HOW TO REUPHOLSTER A SOFA SLEEPER / SOFA BED CHAPTERS:
Intro - 0:00
Removing the Sleeper Section – 1:10
Removing the Old Fabric – 1:33
Creating & Installing the Front Rail – 12:22
Pattering & Sewing Center Back Cushion – 26:17
Stapling Center Back Cushion – 57:21
Patterning & Sewing Side Back Cushions – 59:59
Stapling Side Back Cushions – 1:18:12
Patterning & Installing Inside Arm – 1:22:34
Pattern & Install Outside Arm – 1:41:09
Pattern, Sew & Install Outside Back – 1:52:34
Making Sofa Seat Cushion Covers – 2:06:40
Reassemble Sofa Sleeper – 2:28:51
Materials List – 2:31:20


MATERIALS LIST:
Decor & Upholstery Fabric from Sailrite® – sailrite.com/Fabrics/Home-Fabric/Decor-and-Upho…
Polyester Batting White (5 Yds) - sailrite.com/Batting-83-Thick-55-Wide?utm_sourc…
21 Gauge 3/8" (10mm) Staples 10,000/Box (Galvanized) sailrite.com/Sailrite-21-Gauge-3-8-10mm-Staples…
V-69 Nylon Thread from Sailrite® - sailrite.com/shop/notions/thread/nylon?facet_th…
Upholstery Tack Strip 27" - sailrite.com/Upholstery-Tack-Strips-27-5-pack?u…
Cardboard Upholstery Tack Strip 1/2" - sailrite.com/Cardboard-Upholstery-Tack-Strip-1-…
YKK® Continuous Zipper Chain #5 White (Coil) - sailrite.com/YKK-Zipper-5-Coil-Continuous-White…
YKK® Zipper Slider #5 White Metal Single Lock Pull (Coil) - sailrite.com/YKK-Slider-5-Coil-White-Metal-Sing…

TOOLS LIST:
Tack & Staple Remover - sailrite.com/Tack-Staple-Remover?utm_source=DIY…
Staple Lifter - sailrite.com/Staple-Lifter?utm_source=DIY&u…
Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8" - sailrite.com/Gingher-Scissors-Right-Hand-Lightw…
Sailrite® Short Nose Upholstery Staple Gun - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Short-Nose-Upholstery-Sta…
Thread Snips - sailrite.com/Basic-Thread-Snips?utm_source=DIY&…
Multi Use Pins 1 1/2" - sailrite.com/Multi-Use-Pins-1-1-2-250-Pins?utm_…
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LS Walking Foot Sewing Machine - sailrite.com/shop/sewing-machines/portable-mach…
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-Industrial-Sewi…
Chalk Pencil Cartridge Set - sailrite.com/Marking-Chalk-Cartridge-for-Fabric…
Rawhide Upholstery Mallet - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Rawhide-Mallet-9-oz?utm_s…
Tape Measure 120 Inch - sailrite.com/Tape-Measure-120-Inch?utm_source=D…
Drill, Marker, Pliers, Wire Cutters, Tape Measure