Upholstery and Fabrics - question re a sofa

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msmiz
04-15-02, 08:09 PM
reupholstering a safa but the new materual is lighter wight than the the old fabric. The problem is the back of the sofa where there is just the fram. What can I use to give it more weight and to make it hold fitmer against the back?

twelvepole
04-20-02, 02:46 PM
Baste upholstery material to an underlayment material like muslin before installing. Basting stitches can be snipped an removed once the upholstery is installed.