The Upholstery Bible

Complete Step-by-Step Techniques for Professional Results

AUTHOR: Cherry Dobson
LIST PRICE: £16.99
FORMAT: Paperback (pp: 144)
ISBN-10: 0715329375
ISBN-13: 9780715329375
PUB. DATE: 28 Mar 2009

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Summary:
This is a complete resource for furniture upholsterers of all abilities, with easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions explaining all the essential upholstery techniques, from covering buttons to stripping and reupholstering an entire chair.Build your skills at your own pace, with advice on the basics such as choosing tools for the job and estimating yardage, as well as more complex techniques.It features invaluable advice on what to look for when buying second hand furniture, teaching you what's fixable and what's not as well as how to avoid costly mistakes by choosing the right stitches, and techniques and textiles for the job.

Author Biography:
Cherry Dobson has been a tutor of upholstery for over 20 years. She has worked on numerous commissions, gaining much hands on experience, and holds a distinction in Furniture Advanced Studies from the London Guildhall University. Cherry now lives in Somerset where she teaches both day and residential courses.

Contents:
Introduction
- Tools, equipment & basic materials
- Stuffing & other materials
- Textiles & trimmings
- Anatomical guide to different furniture styles
- Techniques
- Upholsterer's stitch & knot directory
- Furniture doctor
- Glossary & resources
- Index.