Reupholstering at Home: A Do-It-Yourself Manual for Turning Old Furniture into New Showpieces
by Peter Nesovich, Peter Nerovich
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Author: Peter Nerovich, Peter NesovichEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1992-03
ISBN: 088740376X
Number of pages: 176
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
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Book Review: Have used the book for almost 15 years
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is great for anyone from total beginners on up. I have used it for several upholstery projects for nearly 15 years now, starting with my very first upholstery project. It took all the nervousness out of that first project, and I've used it ever since. It is a step-by-step guide to reupholstering almost any kind of chair, but it doesn't just cover the cloth and stuffing; it covers repair all the way up from the bottom, including re-doing old seat webbing, etc. It offers several alternatives for repairs, as well (for example, changing old webbing to a piece of plywood for the bottom of a seat--or changing from one type of webbing to another). Photos are all in black-and-white, making images less distracting than color photos (as pointed out by another reviewer). The front of the book offers a basic list of upholstery tools you will need; a guide on how to select fabric; a 7-page spread of pictures of chairs giving yardage estimates for each chair type; and a glossary with pictures. The rest of the book is a very detailed yet easy-to-follow upholstering guide for just about every kind of chair imaginable including difficult chairs (those with quilted backs, etc.). I highly recommend this book and am glad to see it still in print. Despite its age, it is still very useful and completely applicable to modern projects. Great buy.
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Summary of Reupholstering at Home: A Do-It-Yourself Manual for Turning Old Furniture into New Showpieces
This is a revised and expanded edition of a highly successful reupholstering book that has sold thousands of copies. It gives step-by-step instructions with 350 clear and detailed photographs to show how to rebuild that dilapidated chair or sofa to look like new. The author explains what tools and materials you will need, and offers expert advice about which types of fabric are best for your needs. The author then leads your through specific steps with text, photographs and captions to reupholster your chair, couch, or hassock. The result is furniture you are proud to own for years to come, and you did it all yourself!Crafts & Hobbies Books
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