The Beginner's Guide to Upholstery

Book excerpt: Have you always wanted to upcycle a chair, revamp a stool or make your own headboard but had no idea where to start or thought it was way too difficult? Then this is the book for you as it will take you by the hand and guide you through the techniques you need to give an unloved piece of furniture a new lease of life. Perfect for the absolute beginner and nervous starter are ten projects; a laundry bin, Danish-style dining chair, vintage sewing box, buttoned footstool, blanket box, Ercol sofa, round bedroom chair, patchwork nursery chair, mid-century sofa and fluted headboard. Each will introduce you to all you need to know about modern upholstery, from choosing the right vintage or new fabric, to achieving a professional result. A special feature is a time-lapse video for every project accessed by scanning the QR code or keying a code into your browser.