Complete Step-By-Step Upholstery

by David Sowle, Ruth Dye

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.

Genres: Crafts

160 pages, Hardcover

First published June 28, 2005

Reviews

[Happyreader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Meant for the beginner upholsterer (that's me!!), it offers clear instructions and great step-by-step pictures for 15 different projects -- including arm chairs, sofas, and a chaise lounge!! Also includes the inspiring story of how Ruth Dye (the second author and woman pictured reupholstering all the furniture) taught herself to reupholster with a book, some second-hand tools, and some donated furniture and went on with David to found an Internet furniture business in West Wales. Makes reupholstering look easy -- probably too easy.

[Juliezs · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great book on upholstery! Very clear directions and lots of pictures. I especially liked the section on what the arcane materials are in upholstery work. Helpful to know what can be substituted if you can't find the specific item. I'll be checking this out from the library again.

[Terry Chandler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good pictures. Never got around to doing it.