Description
Book SynopsisA complete resource for furniture upholstering, with easy-to-follow instructions for all the essential techniques, from covering buttons to stripping and upholstering entire chairs. Includes advice on the basics such as choosing materials and tools for the job and estimating yardage, as well as more complex upholstering techniques.
Table of ContentsTools and materials Basic tools Webbings and springs Materials Stuffings, fillings and foam Coverings and linings Textiles Trimmings
Techniques Stripping Webbing Springing Working a sprung edge Preparing a hessian base First stuffings Stitching an edge Second stuffings Planning your fabric cuts Attaching new coverings Deep buttoning Vandyking Shallow buttoning Making single and double piping Finishing the chair Close nailing and adding a nail strip
Types of Furniture Dining chairs Stuffed over-seats Armchairs Nursing chairs Wood Frames Settees Chaise longues
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