Beginners' Upholstery Techniques (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781861084958)

Be it a complex armchair or a simple dining chair, plenty of people find the idea of upholstering their own furniture especially daunting. Expert upholsterer and author David James guides readers through a wide range of techniques with clear, step-by-step instructions. Beginner's Upholstery Techniques contains information on tools and materials as well as a guide to choosing the right fabric. Packed with inspirational, creative ideas that can be adapted for any item of furniture, this comprehensive and revised guide is the must-have companion for any budding upholsterer.

About the Author
David James is an upholstery expert and an experienced author. He is a lecturer in Furniture Restoration and Craftmanship at the Buckingham Chilterns University College and is an honourary member of the City and Guilds of London Institute and has been awarded their licentiateship. He is also a member of the Guild of Traditional Upholsterers. David James is the renowned author of six previous upholstery titles published by GMC Publications. Also Available: 9781861081186 Upholstery: A Complete Course