The Essential Guide to Upholstery

by Gates, Dorothy L.; Newton-Cox, Andrew

• ISBN13: 9781552850800
• ISBN10: 1552850803
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-09-01
• Publisher: Whitecap Books Ltd

Summary

Creating a new look for your home, especially if that can be achieved by revamping just one piece of furniture, is so satisfying. Renovating a favourite family heirloom or quickly re-covering dining chairs really can give a room a new sense of style.

Table of Contents

DISCOVER UPHOLSTERY	6	(14)
The Essential Guide to Upholstery	9	(2)
The History of Upholsterers	11	(1)
A Brief History of Upholstery	12	(8)
GETTING STARTED	20	(12)
Finding Furniture	22	(3)
Obtaining Materials	25	(1)
The Work Space	25	(1)
Hand Tools	26	(2)
Needles and Pins	28	(1)
Power Tools	28	(1)
Sewing Machines	29	(1)
Machine Stitching	30	(2)
DECORATIVE CHOICES	32	(10)
Fabric Choices	34	(1)
Mood and Atmosphere	35	(1)
Using Colour	36	(3)
Combining Patterns	39	(1)
Using Texture	39	(1)
Choosing Trimmings	40	(2)
TECHNIQUES & MATERIALS	42	(70)
Typical Order of Working	44	(4)
Estimating Materials	48	(2)
Ripping Out	50	(1)
Webbing	51	(3)
Springing	54	(4)
Hessian	58	(2)
Bridle Ties	60	(2)
Securing the First Stuffing	62	(3)
Stitched Edges	65	(2)
Second Stuffing	67	(1)
Fitting Calico	68	(2)
Deep Buttoning in Calico	70	(4)
Choosing Top Fabric	74	(4)
Estimating Top Fabric	78	(2)
Starting to Top Cover	80	(6)
Covering the Outsides	86	(4)
Wings	90	(2)
Flys and Collars	92	(2)
Borders	94	(2)
Base Finishes	96	(1)
Trimmings	97	(10)
Cushions	107	(5)
THE PROJECTS	112	(124)
Headboards	114	(8)
Four-fold Screen	122	(4)
Circular Stool	126	(4)
Drop-in Seat	130	(2)
Metal Chair	132	(4)
Campaign Chair	136	(3)
Chippendale-style Stool	139	(5)
Georgian Drop-on Seat	144	(2)
Modern Dining Chair	146	(3)
Pin-cushion Settle	149	(5)
Blanket Box	154	(6)
Tapestry Fireside Stool	160	(2)
Louis XVI Tub Chair	162	(6)
Bucket Chair	168	(6)
Victorian Dining Chair	174	(3)
Piano Stool	177	(5)
Picture-back Chair	182	(6)
Louis XV Carver	188	(4)
Nursing Chair	192	(6)
Prie-dieu Chair	198	(4)
Modern Sofa	202	(6)
Day Bed	208	(8)
Sprung-back Easy Chair	216	(6)
Wing Chair	222	(8)
Button-back Chair	230	(6)
USEFUL INFORMATION	236	(2)
Glossary	238	(14)
Suppliers and Institutions	252	(6)
Acknowledgements	258	(2)
Index	260