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Think of the money you can save by recovering your favorite chair instead of replacing it. This book covers all of the basic techniques you'll need to reupholster outdated furniture.

From wood footstools to over stuffed chairs, there's a good variety of projects you can accomplish with the help of this bestselling book. The fantastic how-to photos and easy-to-understand text make this a must-have for anyone interested in learning upholstery.

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The editors of Creative Publishing international have created dozens of best-selling titles in the fields of sewing, crafting, quilting, home repair, home improvement, home decor, and landscaping.

Product Details

Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Cowles Creative Publishing (October 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0865733198
ISBN-13: 978-0865733190
Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #72,040 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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#7 in Books > Home & Garden > Interior Design > Upholstery & Fabrics
#32 in Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Woodworking > Furniture & Carpentry

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First Sentence:
Upholstery is often a self-taught craft, learned by experimenting. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
metal tacking strip, continuous zipper tape, boxing strip, webbing nails, welting foot, front arm post, cardboard tack strip, top arm rail, spring twine, zipper strip, button twine, first twine, stretcher post, cushion insert, stretcher rail, allowing fabric, clove hitch knots, arm fabric, arm panel, polyester batting, leg post, cushion top, zipper closure, cushion bottom, foam adhesive

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Cut Y-cut, Upholster the Seat Area

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112 of 112 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best out of 30, July 31, 2003

By	Van (WA USA) - See all my reviews

As a master upholsterer and teacher, I have searched though over 30 books to find one I could use to teach my students. This is the only one I found. Do what it tells you and you will learn how to upholster most furniture.

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I have been using this book for several years now in my classes and everyone who takes my class really likes this book.

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144 of 146 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars simply the best, April 1, 2000

By	A. Pelletier "happy funball" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have several books so far about upholstery, but by far, this singer book is the best. The title is not misleading. It is about basics, but with it's common sense instructions and useful illustrations, the techniques demonstrated can be combined and used to reupholster many styles of furniture. If you are looking for a book to teach you about more advanced techniques, you will have to look elsewhere, but if you are just beginning, then I can't think of a better source to take fear out of your first project.

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140 of 142 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I was looking for!, June 22, 1999

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This is the most thorough book I have ever seen on the subject of upholstery. It shows everything from tying springs to replacing batting. Every step is illustrated with full color photos. (No line drawings!) I haven't used it yet, but it looks extremely easy to follow. I have several books from the Singer Sewing Reference Library. They're all great!

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5.0 out of 5 stars worth the money
if your not a purist, and want to get the project done quickly this is a very good book. i get tired of things quickly so this book tells me how to upholster very easily and i... Read more

Published 2 months ago by Dale Quatrocci

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Useful Book
I ordered this not long ago. I am a novice and want to recover an vintage chair I bought at a thrift store. The instructions in this book absolutely could not be better. Read more

Published 6 months ago by J. Jackson

5.0 out of 5 stars The best!
The title says it all. This book is great, well illustrated, simple, clear, and well written. This is your manual if you're ready to go beyond the cutesy slipcovers and get some... Read more

Published 8 months ago by A. Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful book
This book was very helpful, I have done a lot of sewing, but no upholstering, so I made a sample boxed, zippered, cushion with welting, and learned from my (minor) mistakes... Read more

Published 22 months ago by SMB

4.0 out of 5 stars Very basic but informative
I have taken an upholstery class before, but have never tried to do a large sofa. I found this book gave me just enough information following the directions for an overstuffed... Read more

Published 23 months ago by Gayle F. Mayson

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, at least for beginners like me
I bought this book because I couldn't afford to buy new living room furniture and wanted to at least recover the cushions. Read more

Published 24 months ago by M. Edwards

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for beginning upholsterers
This book has great pictures and illustrations and the instructions are easy to follow. I checked it out at the library and loved it so much, I added a copy to my own personal... Read more

Published on July 15, 2007 by H. Moritz

5.0 out of 5 stars Upholstery Basics
This book is very helpful. The pictures are large enough to see essential details and the instructions are clear and allow a complete beginner to obtain professional results.

Published on November 6, 2006 by Jennifer J. Parkinson

5.0 out of 5 stars Nicely illustrated and clearly written
I find that the pictures in this book are very good and informative. The text is clear and covers basic definitions and techniques. Read more

Published on July 31, 2006 by Angelmind

2.0 out of 5 stars Quick and concise, but incomplete
A book is good or bad depending on your expectations. This book concentrates mostly on how to do the covers of the sofas and seats, but it is incomplete in providing information... Read more

Published on June 22, 2006 by Mau Ulloa

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