Description
Book SynopsisUpholstery: A Complete Course comprises an encyclopaedic guide to the techniques & materials of the craft in addition to fascinating information on its history and development.
Since first being published in 1990, with a second revision in 2016 and now a third in 2022, this book has proved itself to be a useful volume for those entering the world of upholstery. Traditional handwork, modern industrial methods and everything in-between, it is all explained here with an entire overview of the upholstery trade.
By following the five useful projects in this book, you will be able to apply the key techniques you have learnt into practise. With detailed pictures and illustrations by David James to help guide you, the old furniture needing an update will be brought back to life in no time. This book continues to thrive and inspire those wanting to give a piece of their furniture a fresh new look. Recycling old furniture can be rewarding and exciting, which is exactly why this book has been picked up time and time again. Whatever interests you have in upholstery, this book is guaranteed to give you information about everything you need including materials and tools, as well as the history and development of the craft.
Topics include: History, Development, Tools, Machines, Materials, Fabrics, Leather, Foam, Frames and Structures, Springs, Traditional Techniques, Modern Techniques
Projects: Loose Seat For Dining Chair, Piped Scatter Cushion, Hall or Lounge Stool, Edwardian Music Stool and a Mid-Victorian Dining Chair With Buttoned Seat
- An established and comprehensive reference guide to the craft, in print since 1990
- Five projects with helpful step-by-step photographs to aid the novice and build on techniques explained in the book
- Written by expert author David James
- Suitable for all levels of ability
- Beautifully illustrated throughout
Table of ContentsForeword
Introduction
Chapter 1 - History
Chapter 2 - Development
Chapter 3 - The workshop
Chapter 4 - Tools and power tools
Chapter 5 - Machines and mechanisation
Chapter 6 - Materials
Chapter 7 - Fabrics and covers
Chapter 8 - Leather
Chapter 9 - Preparation of material
Chapter 10 - Foams
Chapter 11 - Frames and structures
Chapter 12 - Springs and suspension systems
Chapter 13 - Traditional techniques
Chapter 14 - Modern techniques
Chapter 15 - The traditional chair
Chapter 16 - Hand-sprung upholstery
Chapter 17 - Settees and other pieces
Chapter 18 - Beds and bedding
Chapter 19 - Restoration
Chapter 20 - Upholstery projects
Conversions
Glossary
Upholstery terms
Bibliography
Useful addresses
About the author
Acknowledgements
Index
