Upholstery Bible: Complete Step-by-Step Techniques for Professional Results

This book provides a comprehensive guide to furniture upholstering, covering all essential techniques from choosing materials to stripping and upholstering chairs. It offers advice on the basics of upholstery, such as selecting tools and materials and estimating yardage, as well as more advanced techniques. It also includes valuable tips on buying second-hand furniture and avoiding costly mistakes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2020
Publisher: David & Charles

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced upholsterer, this comprehensive guide is your ultimate resource for furniture upholstery. With easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions, it covers all the essential techniques, from covering buttons to stripping and upholstering entire chairs. You can build your skills at your own pace, with advice on the basics such as choosing materials and tools, estimating yardage, and more complex upholstering techniques.

Additionally, it offers invaluable advice on what to look for when buying second-hand furniture, teaching you how to identify what's fixable and what's not, as well as how to avoid costly mistakes by selecting the right stitches, techniques, and textiles for the job.

So, whether you're revamping an old piece of furniture or starting a new upholstery project, this guide has everything you need to succeed. Don't wait any longer – start upholstering today with the help of this essential resource!

Weight: 542g
Dimension: 215 x 254 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781446308295