Sitting Pretty Upholstery

Upholstery Shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota

(612) 827-52861014 W 27th St, Minneapolis, MN 55408View on Yelp

About Sitting Pretty Upholstery

Sitting Pretty Upholstery operates in Minneapolis, a city with a strong design culture and a housing stock full of mid-century modern homes and classic Craftsman bungalows that reward thoughtful furniture restoration. Minneapolis homeowners and interior designers consistently seek out skilled reupholstery work to preserve quality pieces rather than replace them. This shop focuses specifically on furniture reupholstery, which means its expertise is concentrated rather than spread thin across unrelated services. For customers who know exactly what they need, that focus is a real advantage.

Services

Furniture Reupholstery

Services & Process

Furniture reupholstery involves far more than stapling new fabric over old cushions. A quality job starts with evaluating the frame, replacing worn webbing or springs, adding new foam or batting for the right feel, and then carefully cutting and attaching the chosen fabric so the pattern aligns properly at seams. Sitting Pretty handles all of this in-house, which keeps quality consistent from the structural work through to the final stitching. Whether it's a single accent chair or an entire living room set, the process is the same thorough approach.

Service Area

Sitting Pretty Upholstery serves Minneapolis and the broader metro area, including neighborhoods like Uptown, Longfellow, and Northeast as well as suburbs like Edina, St. Louis Park, and Bloomington. Customers from across Hennepin County regularly bring pieces in for work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you reupholster mid-century modern furniture without losing its original look?
Yes, and it's one of the more satisfying projects an upholstery shop handles. The key is choosing a fabric that matches the era's aesthetic and making sure the lines of the piece aren't altered during the process. A skilled upholsterer knows how to preserve those clean, tapered profiles.
Do I need to strip the old fabric before bringing my furniture in?
No, you should leave that to the shop. Stripping is part of the job and needs to be done carefully so the frame and any decorative elements aren't damaged. Attempting it yourself beforehand can sometimes create more work.
How do I choose the right fabric for a sofa that gets heavy daily use?
For high-traffic pieces, you'll want a fabric with a high rub count, which measures abrasion resistance. Tightly woven fabrics like canvas, microfiber, or performance blends tend to hold up better than loosely woven options. The shop can show you fabrics rated for heavy use.
Can Sitting Pretty Upholstery match an existing fabric if I only need part of a set redone?
Matching existing fabric exactly is difficult unless the original was a current production material. A skilled upholsterer can find close options or suggest doing the full set in a new coordinating fabric so everything looks intentional rather than mismatched.
Is leather reupholstery something you do, or only fabric?
This varies by shop. Some upholsterers work with both leather and fabric, while others specialize in one. It's worth asking directly when you call, and if they don't handle leather, they can usually point you to someone in Minneapolis who does.
What's the best way to care for newly reupholstered furniture?
Regular vacuuming with a soft brush attachment keeps dust from working into the fibers and causing premature wear. For spills, blotting immediately with a clean cloth prevents staining, and the shop can recommend a fabric protector spray suited to your specific material.

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