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Modern DIY upholstery, step-by-step upholstery and re-upholstery projects for beginners and beyond, Vicky Grubb

eng

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non fiction

Modern DIY upholstery

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895728863

Vicky Grubb

step-by-step upholstery and re-upholstery projects for beginners and beyond

"You will be taken 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."--Amazon.com

Introduction -- Sourcing furniture -- Fabric essentials -- Tools and materials -- Projects -- Laundry bin -- Danish-style dining chair -- Blanket box -- Ercol sofa -- Vintage sewing box -- Fluted headboard -- Round bedroom chair -- Buttoned footstool -- Patchwork nursery chair -- Mid-century sofa -- Techniques -- Stripping and filling -- Layers in upholstery -- Webbing and tack roll -- Knots and stitches -- Back tack tape -- Measuring and cutting fabric -- Fabric cuts and pleats -- Buttons -- Single and double piping -- Making up a foam cushion -- Putting in a zip -- Glossary -- Suppliers