Cutting the Mustard: A Mid 20th-Century Sofa Makeover
Before:
![](https://i0.wp.com/rayclarkeupholstery.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Susanna-Waern-sofa.jpg?resize=945%2C709&ssl=1)
Completion of this Mid-Century sofa bed in brought it’s own pleasures and heartbreaks:
Producing the cover buttons broke my button pressing machine! Plus removal of the original seat/ daybed fillings revealed hair infested with a particularly vicious dust mite (they bite!)
After:
![](https://i0.wp.com/rayclarkeupholstery.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Robin-Day-style-sofa-In-Bute-wool.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1)
Many thanks to @rowenamurphyupholstery for her assistance, Master Upholsterer @sjfranklin69 for giving me a replacement button press, and Brisqq for another swift & safe delivery.
Finished and in situ. Client is happy so I’m very happy ….
Do you think this piece cuts the mustard? Leave your comments below. Many thanks!