Jazz it Up by Jann Chan

Choosing a fabric for the sofa is a little more taxing than choosing a new dress at the shop.   You are not able to try it out in the fitting room. With so many available choices these days, it can be pretty overwhelming; especially when u are only given some sample swatches to look at.   So I hope these tips will help “ease the pains”and make your selection a breeze..   100% Natural fibres  or Synthetic Fabrics With our hot and humid weather here in Singapore, cotton definitely provides a cool respite and is one of our more popular choice here.  However, cotton being cotton is also very absorbent and are prone to creases and shrinkage.  If you are using it for a removable covers and plan on washing it often, I will advise making it a size bigger to allows shrinkage. Being absorbent also means absorbing all stains quickly!  So preferably choose one that is treated with some kind of stain protector. Linen and silk are more delicate and I will not recomm...

 On the same subject of Reupholster to Save Trees, Jazz it Up is once again very honoured to reupholster this same chair and long ottoman 3 times over the span of 15 years. Each time to keep up with the changing colour scheme and to coordinate with the new sofa the client had recently purchased.  I do not have photos of the original fabrics but I do remember it was a plain fabrics with no prints.  It was back in 2013 when she first approached us to reupholster these 2 pieces. Reupholstered in 2013 with this Chinoise print   More colours are needed. So in 2016 we had reupholstered with this lively turquoise geometric prints.  And once again, now in 2020, owner is on the move again. She has also acquired a new sofa in a cheerful turquoise blue.  But the chair and ottoman no longer match. Too much blues. We needed a fabric in a different tone but yet able to compliments the new sofa.  So with some careful considerations, she has settled for this woven pri...

 Time and again we came across sofas that had seen much better days and being discarded by the owner. But most time, its just cosmetics damage. Frames and structures are still solid. There's no reason to just write it off as trash.  With some TLC from our skilled upholsterer, it can be restored to its former glory and be of good use for several more years.  Here's a good example of one that we recently have the honour to reupholster. It was a 2 piece leather sectional that had served the family well.  To be precise, for 13 years. Their children practically grew up on this sofa.. scratched marks, spills and shifted foams... no longer a pleasing sight to look at. it was left out at the porch while a brand new purchase took it place.  But the owner felt that despite that, it can be restored, reupholstered and put to use again as a second sofa in the house.  Here's the transformation...  The leather had peeled, exposing the fibre ply underneath.  The ...

 BEFORE - Sofa worn and tired after many years of good use, but structure still good. Sofa given new lease of life! We had kept the seat cushions untouched as requested by owner but added new paddings to the arms. New look but with the same cushy feels! For a quick quotation to revamp your sofa, please send photos to jazzitupbyjann@gmail.com or whatsapp to 97473298

 Before, armchair legs chewed up by puppy and needing some fresh covers AFTER JAZZ IT UP! Puppies and kittens are so adorable. But can also be quite destructive. You have a chair or sofa that seen better days? Fret not, call Jann, the sofa doctor. Let's her expert team in Jazz it Up work their magic and give your sofa/chairs a new lease of life. Email photo of your sofa or chairs to jazzitupbyjann@gmail.com for a ball park quote. Also available on Whatsapp, Line or Telegram at 97473298

Old and worn, but don't throw it away!  Completely revamp! Do you have one of this at home? Need a fresh look? I have lots of interesting fabric for you to choose from. Please whatsapp photos of sofa & chairs that need a new lease of life to 97473298 or email to  jazzitupbyjann@gmail.com  and I will be able to give you a ball park quote. 

                                Tired n worn? Don't discard!  Send it to Jazz it Up and your chair will come back to you good as new!  Email photo of your old sofa and chairs to jazzitupbyjann@gmail.com for a ball park quote. You can also whatsapp to 97473298 :p

 BEFORE and no comments...  Two weeks later, after a visit from Jazz it Up...... Need some jazzing up? Whatsapp photos to 97473298 or email Jann at jazzitupbyjann@gmail.com for a ball park quote.

LOVE TO DOODLE? Here's your chance to let your artistic talent shines..... Upholster your favorite chair with white cotton and the rest is up to you! Email me at jazzitupbyjann@gmail.com or whatsapp (97473298) photos of your chair and I will be able to give you an estimate ! Check out this artist at  / www.facebook.com/pages/Buddinghearts/130061817051171?ref=br_tf

 BEFORE - Off white; definitely not children friendly and lack the "wow" factor AFTER - Charcoal grey accent with broad stripes to break the mono tone. Need some jazzing up as well? Email your photos and enquiry to jazzitupbyjann@gmail.com or whatsapp to Jann at 97473298 for a ball park quote.

 BEFORE - Lovely set that had lost its luster from overuse.  AFTER - Given a new lease of life with a new set of slip covers  in fresh teal blue and white pipings. Owner is so happy that she is now inspired to bring out the best with fresh cut orchids! Time to get a new covers for your sofa? Simply email photos to jazzitupbyjann@gmail.com or whatsapp to Jann at 97473298 for a ball park quote.

Have it your way! We give u a blank slate and the rest is up to you to Jazz it Up! Keen to unleash the Picasso in you? Call Jann at 97473298 or email me at jazzitupbyjann@gmail.com  

Dear Friends, here's another project for us to "Jazz it Up" BEFORE - Too much brown on a big expanse, practical but not jazzy.  AFTER - Taupe Microfiber for seat and main frame helps lightens up the room, yet children friendly and compliments the floor rug.  Teal and Orange multi stripes add colors and pull in the red recliner on the side.    Notice the brown with teal floral print that was used as a throw from before? Well, waste no because we recycle it by sewing covers for throw cushions!  Verdict -  Sofa has new lease of life and we have a happy owner now. Need some jazzing up as well? Email photos of your upholstery to jazzitupbyjann@gmail.com or whatsapp to 97473298 and I will get back to you with a ball park quote. Thank you!

Custom made in 3 weeks. You choose your fabrics! Want one? Call Jann at 97473298 or email me at jazzitupbyjann@gmail.com  and I will bring you a range of fabric to choose from. Thank you!

 Have not post a Before/After for a while.... but i think this is one worth showing..  Chair was kind of grubby and unwelcoming   The new look; fresher and much more inviting..the pillow gives a touch of color. Need some "jazzing up" as well? Whatsapp photos of your sofa or chairs to 97473298 or email me at jazzitupbyjann@gmail.com  for a ball park quote. Thank you!

Just remember  my very first assignment. Please excuse the bad resolutions cos at that time there was no iphone ;p This was taken more than 10 years ago. This Chesterfield sofa was bitten by a rottweiler.  Both owner and me felt that this is a dog with good taste for design cos the deep tufts of Chesterfield was never profound on a floral print. You don't see it! Ends result after we jazz it up definitely brings out the beauties of a Chesterfield!

 Serious, this is the work of a dog.. a small one too ;p   Maybe doggie thinks that this chair needs some spicing up... Afterall its always safe and fun to add some prints to single occasional chair. New Retro Look..

These armchairs were upholstered using a contrasting color synthetic leather for the sides to give it a more vibrant looks.

Finally, the sequel to the inside story... Job Complete!

Have you ever wonder what goes inside your sofa? Why is it sinking and is it really value for your money? Here's a glimpse of the "inside story"... Story No 1 - Beneath the seat cushions This photo is taken off one of the sofa that we were assigned to reupholster. The webbing belt underneath the seat is responsible for the resilency and comfort of the sofa seat. A layer of foam is usually place over it. In this instance, the webbing belts are a bit too sparse and over time, the owner felt that the seat is sinking. To rectify the problem, we add a piece of material over the webbing belt before covering it back with the foam. This will gives additional support to the seat and eliminates the "sinking" feel that the owner has. Story No 2: Back of Sofa This is what we found when we stripped down this sofa. Or rather, what we cannot find. Back of frame is just like that - BARE. The sofa fabric is just stapled onto the wooden frame along it's per...