The Essential Guide To Upholstery

Revamping a favorite family heirloom or quickly recovering dining chairs really can give a room a new sense of style. Acquiring the skills needed for such a transformation might seem rather daunting, but "The Essential Guide to Upholstery" removes the mystery. All the essential techniques are explained through the process of reupholstering a typical armchair, with detailed photographs and illustrations every step of the way. There are 25 specially chosen projects presented in the same clear way, from a simple drop-in seat for a country chair to a dramatic day bed with sophisticated scrolls. The book also offers reassuring advice and lots of exciting ideas on colors, patterns and textures so you can indulge in the fun of choosing fabrics and trimmings confidently to create an individual statement.