This is a revised and expanded edition of a highly successful reupholstering book that has sold thousands of copies. It gives step-by-step instructions with 350 clear and detailed photographs to show how to rebuild that dilapidated chair or sofa to look like new. The author explains what tools and materials you will need, and offers expert advice about which types of fabric are best for your needs. The author then leads your through specific steps with text, photographs and captions to reupholster your chair, couch, or hassock. The result is furniture you are proud to own for years to come, and you did it all yourself!
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Rock solid:
It's older but the act of upholstering hasn't changed. Only the colors and styles, and with black-and-white photography, you're not easily distracted by what doesn't matter. Sure wish I'd thought to look for a book like this before I started my last upholstering projects (admittedly, before Amazon). This isn't "slipcover in a weekend" stuff. This is deconstruction and total repair / renew, from the springs back up, for most major types of furniture (probably "all," but I can't say I... more info
Easy to follow!:
This book is excellent! The author shows you step by step what you need to do to reupholster your piece of furniture. I used this book and was able to quickly learn what I needed to do to reupholster an old chair I own and looked like I bought a new chair from the store when I was finished. Since then, I have had family and friends asking me where I bought the "new chair!" I recommend this book to anyone wishing to do the same.
Full of VERY HELP information:
Although a book could never substitute seeing first hand, how upholstery is done, this book provides very detailed information. The photos are dated, but the process of the work is not and very clearly explained. Definitely a good reference book to have for anyone learning upholstery who might need additional information.
An excellent starting point:
This book is well written, concise, and easy to follow. It is especially good for first-timers as the authors take you through many steps most beginners do not consider.
