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Complete Step-by-Step Upholstery

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Manufacturer: New Holland

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Average Customer Ratings:

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.



PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:

Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 645.4
EAN: 9781843307976
ISBN: 1843307979
Label: New Holland
Manufacturer: New Holland
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 160
Publication Date: 2005-06-28
Publisher: New Holland
Studio: New Holland


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CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

VERY INFORMATIVE WITH DETAILED INSTRUCTION -
This book is precisely for the beginner who wants to know how to do upholstery the traditional way -- not simply slap a piece of foam in place and call it a day. The steps involved may put some people off because it seems to be a lot of work. But upholstery IS a lot of work; and done this way, will last more than one's lifetime. If you are someone looking for shortcuts, then this is not the book for you. If you are interested in learning proper techniques that will stand the test of time, this is definitely a great reference -- you won't be disappointed.

Out of date information -
I purchased this because I am interested in starting upholstery. This book is European & the techniques are rather old fashioned. They use "vegetable fibre" as stuffing? The sources are all in Europe. Maybe if you are a purest, this might be a interesting historical reference. Not for a beginner.

Love this book! -
This is an excellent resource for beginners and experts alike! Great photos and step by step instructions.

Beautifully photographed step-by-step instructions -
This book directs the reader through several projects, beginning with a very simple one to one that is quite complicated. Covers a wide range of techniques, and displays each step quite clearly with many good photographs. The book is particulary valuable for upholstering antique pieces with materials similar to what would have been original to the piece. There is not a piece of foam used in any of the projects. Some upholsterers find that the vegetable fiber is more difficult to smooth out than foam, particularly for the inexperienced student. But if you want to see traditional techniques beautifully illustrated, this is the book for you.

Great book, with great photographs. -
I have an old leather chesterfield couch that needs to be repaired in sections. I have no doubt that this is going to be a great help. The projects are all step by step with great color photographs. It also goes over all the tools needed. If my project turns out half as nice as the pictures I will be thrilled.

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