Complete Step-by-Step Upholstery (IMM Lifestyle Books) 15 Projects from Seats to a Chesterfield Sofa; Techniques including Stripping Furniture, Webbing, Tying Springs, Stuffing, & Making Cutting Plans

By Ruth Dye and David Sowle

Book Overview

This is the manual for anyone who wants to become a skilled upholsterer. The book contains a total of 15 step-by-step projects. The first eight are basic skills projects and collectively these explain the key skills needed to complete any upholstery task. The projects include a drop-in-bottom chair, an overstuffed seat, caning, a box cushion and recovering a modern chair. The remaining seven projects involve the application of skills learnt in the first chapter. Pieces featured are an Art Deco armchair, a wing chair, a chaise longue and a leather chesterfield. A basic techniques section is included, but the aim of this book is to get straight in to the projects, getting hands-on experience of upholstery. There is information on the tools and materials needed, where to look for furniture that you can upholster, and advice on choosing fabric. No other book on the market takes such a clear, progressive approach to teaching upholstery.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843309297
• ISBN13: 9781843309291
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: IMM Lifestyle Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 0.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Complete Step-by-Step Upholstery

I have never tried upholstery and this book has given me not only the knowledge to do so, but the confidence too. I am a visual learner and all the photos are most helpful. Happy sewing.

A practical primer for traditional upholstery methods

The author covers materials, methods of construction, and options for upholstering or re-upholstering in traditional style. There are ample photographs and illustrations, and the author has selected some nice pieces as examples. I recommend it for the new upholstery learner, or those curious about traditional upholstery methods.

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.

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.