Upholsterer's Step-By-Step Han

Whether you're re-covering some simple dining chairs or restoring a family heirloom, this book contains all thetips and techniquesyou'llneed to complete your upholstery projectin an easy-to-understand format. The clear illustrations and inspiring photography throughout the book enables you to confidently create (or re-create) gorgeous statement pieces of furniture for your home.From assessing the work, to estimating your materials, to planning the order of work,you will learnhow to follow a logical method to get the job done. Covering both traditional and modern techniques in great detail with step-by-step directions accompanied by clear illustrations, you will be able toachieve professional results no matterthe size or scale of theproject.Information onupholstery tools and materials, furnishing fabrics, and trimmings available will help you build up your workshop, and sections on simple woodworking techniques, repairs, and surface finishes ensures that The Upholsterer's Step-by-Step Handbook by Alex Lawisthe ultimate one-stop reference for the amateur upholsterer.