Download or read book The Upholstery Bible written by Cherry Dobson and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2020-10-30 with total page 563 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete course in upholstering furniture, including tooling up, selecting stuffings and outer textiles, techniques, and cutting plans. The Upholstery Bible is a one-stop resource for furniture upholstering, regardless of your abilities, with easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions explaining all the essential upholstery techniques, from covering buttons to stripping and upholstering entire chairs. Build your skills at your own pace, with advice on the basics such as choosing materials and tools for the job and estimating yardage, as well as more complex upholstering techniques. The Upholstery Bible features invaluable advice on what to look for when buying second hand furniture, teaching you what’s fixable and what’s not as well as how to avoid costly mistakes by choosing the right stitches, and techniques and textiles for the job. “Dobson breaks up the technical stuff with a more inspiring approach . . . If you’re starting out, I’d say this would be a brilliant resource to have . . . offers plenty of answers to the most common gotchas.” —Vintique Upholstery
Download or read book Modern Upholstery written by Dorothy M. Cox and published by Bell Publishing Company. This book was released on 1970 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Modern DIY Upholstery written by Vicky Grubb and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten simple projects using quick and easy modern methods. QR codes will take you to time-lapse videos of the construction of each piece of furniture! Modern DIY Upholstery shows the hobby sewer or complete newcomer how to make the leap into home upholstery taking you gently by the hand, demonstrating the simple techniques you need to bring your love of fabric to upholstered items for the home. Not a dry, highly technical professional manual, this bright and accessible book takes you step-by-step through the process of upholstery of desirable pieces of furniture—using items found at antique markets, street sales and thrift stores that are designed up and given a modern twist. You will then learn all about fabric choice and other materials, discover the essential techniques and then embark on the projects which include a simple stool, a vintage sewing box, a blanket box or ottoman, a fluted headboard, a Danish dining chair, a bedroom/nursing chair, a patchwork armchair and a mid-century design two-seater sofa, all guided by the author’s expert instruction. “This book has really set me on fire to go prowling for an ottoman or two, or maybe even a settee. The pictures are lovely, the instructions seem clear upon reading, and there are even time-lapse videos!” —A Dress a Day “Newby furniture upholsterers will be inspired to start their first projects and intermediate to seasoned ‘wrappers’ will definitely be challenged to stretch their fabrics and repertoire with more advanced instructions.” —Home Jelly
Download or read book Modern Furniture Upholstering written by John Wesley Stephenson and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Modern Upholstering Techniques written by Robert J. McDonald and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Modern Upholstering Methods written by William Francis Tierney and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Modern Upholstery written by Dorothy Cox and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Modern Upholstery written by Micaela Sharp and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2024-09-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern Upholstery is a contemporary guide designed to demystify the art of upholstery and inspire you to boldly transform your own furniture. When it comes to furniture, all too often we can feel stuck between buying pieces that are mass produced and low-quality and those that are astronomically expensive and out of our price range. Micaela Sharp shows us that with a few new skills, some tools and the desire to learn, we can forge a more sustainable path when it comes to furnishing our homes. With information on how to source second-hand furniture and find the most beautiful independent fabrics you’ll be able to create more sustainable, and personal pieces that will be cherished for years and stand out from the crowd. Along with oodles of inspiration, the book teaches versatile core techniques, from stripping back and handling webbing, through to decorative skills such as adding piping or frills, which you can use and adapt to whatever style of furniture you have in your home. There are also four in-depth projects that you can make along with Micaela to really bring a unique sense of style to your home: a headboard, footstool, window-seat cushion and armchair. Be inspired to learn new skills, confidently find your own style and give your furniture a show-stopping colourful makeover.
Download or read book Essentials of Modern Upholstery written by Herbert Bast and published by Hassell Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-10 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Complete Step by Step Upholstery written by David Sowle and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-01 with total page 551 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 15 easy to follow, fabulously illustrated step-by-step projects, this book is just what the beginning upholsterer needs.
Download or read book New Essentials of Modern Upholstery written by Herbert Bast and published by McGraw-Hill/Glencoe. This book was released on 1970-12 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Upholstery written by Cherry Dobson and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides instructions, photographs, and diagrams for completing upholstery jobs that range from stripping and reupholstering to fixing a simple tear.
Download or read book The Upholsterer s Handbook written by Nicole Fulton and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 2017-05-25 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In eye-capturing style The Upholsterer's Handbook offers everything you need and more, in order to prepare and inspire you to create beautifully upholstered furniture. The upholstered pieces range in skill level from simple seats to more complex items such as a button-back chair. Various styles of furniture are covered, from classic and elegant to other more styled and designer pieces.The Upholsterer's Handbook opens with sections on sourcing furniture, tools and materials, and choosing fabrics - including finishes and trimmings, which are often the key to the success of a piece. With special photography throughout, basic techniques are illustrated step-by-step, from stripping back to top stuffing to making cushions. 18 stunning projects are featured with varying skill levels, covering such diverse items as a G-plan chair, a sofa, a '70s flower-shaped stool, dining chairs, and headboards. Throughout Nicole Fulton demonstrates techniques using linen, satin, velvet, leather, cowhide, and other fabrics that give the furniture a unique contemporary look.
Download or read book Upholstery Fabrics A Guide to their Identification and Sales Features written by Anon and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-03-06 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic handbook provides a wealth of information on traditional fabrics used in upholstery. Illustrated with helpful diagrams throughout, it is still of use to anyone interested in textiles, design and upholstering today. Contents include: A History of upholstery; A Guide for You; How Fabrics Help Sales; Three Things Make the Difference in Fabrics; What Fibers are Used - Where They Come From; What Different Fibers Look Like Magnified; Two Basic Kinds of Woven upholstery Fabrics – Pile Fabric; Why Some Fabrics Wear Better; Which Fabrics Clean Easily – Resist Soiling?; Like Sterling on Silver; A Final Word - to You - to Your Store; The Care and Cleaning of Furniture upholstery. We are republishing this vintage text in a modern and affordable edition, complete with a newly written introduction and featuring the original artwork.
Download or read book Upholsterer and Interior Decorator written by and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 1312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Contemporary Upholstery written by Hannah Stanton and published by . This book was released on 2013-04-25 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary Upholstery combines straightforward upholstery techniques with advice on choosing and styling fabrics, inspiring people to rescue and revive all sorts of furniture. Packed full of fabric advice, yardage charts, upholstery tutorials, and case studies that feature salvaged and inexpensive furniture, this book is the perfect go-to-guide for the many sewers, designers, artists and creative folk who would happily dive into a flurry of fabric, staples, paints, and webbing to update and transform pieces of furniture. The first section of the book provides an overview of the tools and materials commonly used for upholstery. The second is devoted to fabric, including detailed advice on choosing and working with fabric. Section three then provides practical tutorials that are technique rather than project driven and range from quick makeovers to simple solutions for processes like webbing and springing. Twelve case studies are included, all from designers who have taken the plunge and successfully re-upholstered their home furniture. They explain their fabric and colour choices, the challenges faced and offer valuable money- and time-saving tips for stunning results.
Download or read book The Upholsterer and Interior Decorator written by and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
