Table of Contents
Introduction 6
Section 1 The Basics
1 Upholstery Tools
Ripping down tools 10
Rebuilding tools 12
Measuring & cutting tools 14
Power & specialist tools 16
2 Fillings, Linings & Sundries
Fillings 18
Linings 20
Sundries 22
Fixings 24
Trimmings 26
3 Frame Care & Finishing Essentials
Frame stripping 28
Frame care & repair 30
Section 2 Working with Fabrics
4 Types of Fabric
Fabric characteristics 38
5 Fabric Care
General considerations 50
Fabric repairs 52
6 Choosing Fabric
Fabric decisions 54
Style & age 55
Color 56
Pattern 58
Texture 60
Durability 61
Making fabric 62
Section 3 Upholstery Techniques
7 Quick Makeovers
Slipcovers 70
Drop-In seat: modern technique 72
Drop-In seat: traditional technique 74
Upholstered screen 76
Piped box cushion 80
Adding a zipper 82
Seams & stitching 84
Case study: Eleanor Young 88
Case study: Patrick Feist 90
8 Starting From Scratch
Salvaging 92
Ripping down 94
Stripping & cleaning 96
Frame maintenance 98
Case study: Kristin Jackson 102
Case study: Jude Dennis 104
9 Rebuilding Techniques
The bare bones 106
Webbing a seat 108
Knots, ties & stitches 110
Types of springs 116
Using springs 118
Lashing the springs 122
Stuffing 124
Traditional stuffing 126
Rubberized hair 130
Foam 132
Case study: Marianne Songbird 134
10 Measuring
Measuring & cutting 138
Case study Hayley Beham 40
Case study: Sarah Whyberd 142
11 Setting the top Cover
Muslin & cuts 144
Joining fabric tub chair 148
Scroll arm with pleats 150
Corners 152
Machined corner seam 154
Facing 156
Borders 158
Piping 160
Bringing it all together 164
Tufting 168
The finishing touches 172
Case study: Inca Starzinsky 174
Section 4 Resources
12 Further Information
Glossary 180
Useful websites 184
Index 186
Contributors 190
Acknowledgments 192
