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Complete Step-by-Step Upholstery

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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Step by step pictured instructions makes very easy to understand how these should be done.

I'm an upholstery novice and this book gives you the confidence to try anything. Concise, concrete and well illustrated. There are several projects with easy to follow instructions.

This book really helps to clarify how to do an upholstery job. I haven't started my project yet, however look forward to this project now that I have a good idea of where to begin and what to expect.

this book if for an ambitious person. There is alot of detail and lots to accomplish. Not for lazy people.

Great book! Excellent step-by-step photos and sturdy hard cover. Looking forward to diving into my new hobby: Re-Upholstering all of my mid-century finds!