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New
Upholstery
by Nicole Fulton, Stuart Weston
Hardcover: 176 pages
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley (August 28, 2006)
ISBN: 1840008563 |
| This essential new guide provides
everything do-it-yourselfers, design students, and professionals need to prepare and
create beautifully upholstered furniture. Featuring 250 color photos, it provides the
lowdown on scouting the antiques market for perfect furniture; choosing the right tools
and materials; and selecting from today's innovative and vibrant fabrics—including
finishes and trimmings. Novice upholsterers learn a range of basic and complex techniques,
from stripping back and top stuffing to springing and making cushions. Eighteen
easy-to-master projects including a striking Arts and Crafts Easy Chair, red suede box
stool, soft leather '60s G Plan Chair, shaped headboard, and elegant 19th-Century sofa. |
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So
Simple Upholstery
by Creative Homeowner
Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Creative Arts & Crafts (April 1, 2005)
ISBN: 1580112382 |
| Easy-to-follow lessons in
upholstery, this book offers clear, detailed advice and step-by-step photography that
makes this subject accessible for even the newcomer. Includes an introduction outlining
the tools that readers need and explains how to successfully remove old material. Projects
range from a simple music stool to an elegant chaise lounge. Topics cover repairing
innards, calculating new yardage, cutting pieces to fit properly, and achieving smooth
coverage. The emphasis in this book is on practical household furniture - chairs, stools,
sofas - as these pieces are used on a day-to-day basis. |
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Complete
Step-by-Step Upholstery
by David Sowle, Ruth Dye
Hardcover: 160 pages
Publisher: New Holland (June 28, 2005)
ISBN: 1843307979 |
| With 15 easy to follow, fabulously
illustrated step-by-step projects, this is just what the beginning upholsterer needs. The
first eight items--including a drop-in-bottom chair, overstuffed seat, and box
cushion--teach the fundamental techniques required to tackle any upholstery task that
might arise. After that, it's time to get more creative, with a beautiful Art Deco
armchair, chaise longue, leather chesterfield, and more. Each project includes a list of
tools and materials, a quick overview of the key skills, and tip boxes to make the work go
more smoothly. |
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Upholstery:
A Beginners' Guide
by David James
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman (September 1, 2004)
ISBN: 1861082762 |
| For the beginner inspired to
renovate, update, or restore an existing piece of upholstery, this new and practical guide
is the essential color-illustrated reference. It contains everything a novice needs to
know and covers all the basics: planning the project; buying equipment; selecting
good-quality material such as foams, animal hair, webbings, and twine; choosing the right
fabrics and trimmings or making your own; removing old upholstery; and preparing new
frames. Ten beautiful, full-detailed projects, presented in order of difficulty, include a
Mahogany Stool with a Drop-in Seat, small Edwardian Country-Style Armchair, 19th-century
Walnut Writing Chair, Bed Headboard, Four-Fold Screen, and Balloon-Back Dining Chair. |
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Cushions
& Covers
by Gina Moore
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Readers Digest; Reprint edition (January 31, 2005)
ISBN: 0762106174 |
| A Step-by-step Guide to Creative
Soft Furnishings (Practical Home Decorating). |
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So
Simple Slipcovers
by Gail Abbott, Cate Burren, Mark Scott
Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Creative Homeowner (February 1, 2005)
ISBN: 1580112250 |
| Slipcovers and pillows are simple
and stylish methods of transforming the look of your furniture without spending a fortune.
Known for their practicality and versatility, slipcovers and pillows can also add color
and design elements to any home decor. Easy Slipcovers & Pillows shows how to choose
and create just the right covers and pillows for your chairs, stools, and sofas. With
comprehensive photographic step-by-step instructions, each of the 25 original projects
provides a professional-style guide to choosing shapes, colors, and fabrics, while an
extensive techniques section details all the stitching skills you will need. |
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