CONTENTS
FOREWORD BY GRACE BONNEY
INTRODUCTION
MIX 'N' MATCH UPHOLSTERY
Chapter 1: Getting Inspired and Designing the Space
PROJECT 1: An American in Paris: Upholstering a Louis Chair
CHAPTER 2: Design Plan and Yardage Estimate
CHAPTER 3: Tying Coil Springs for a Tight Seat
CHAPTER 4: Padding and Upholstering a Tight Seat
CHAPTER 5: Upholstering Arm Pads, a Picture Back, and Finishing the Chair
PROJECT 2: A New Pair of Slippers
CHAPTER 6: Determining Yardage for a Small Pattern
CHAPTER 7: Prepping Sinuous Springs and Padding a Tight, Boxed Seat
CHAPTER 8: Sewing and Attaching Fabric to a Boxed Seat
CHAPTER 9: Upholstering a Channel Back
CHAPTER 10: Finishing the Frame of the Slipper Chair
CHAPTER 11: Making and Attaching the Skirt and Back Scroll Panels
PROJECT 3: Spread Your Wings
CHAPTER 12: Calculate Yardage for a Large Pattern
CHAPTER 13: Spring Tying for a Loose Seat
CHAPTER 14: Padding a T-Shaped Deck
CHAPTER 15: Sewing and Attaching the Deck Fabric
CHAPTER 16: Upholstering the Inside Arms and Wings
CHAPTER 17: Upholstering the Inside Back
CHAPTER 18: Finishing the Outside of the Wingback and Applying Nailhead Trim
CHAPTER 19: Constructing a T-Cushion
PROJECT 4: Three-Seater Tune-Up
CHAPTER 20: Determining Yardage for Railroaded Fabric
CHAPTER 21: Spring Tying with an Edge Wire
CHAPTER 22: Padding a Straight Deck
CHAPTER 23: Sewing and Attaching the Deck Fabric and Tack Band
CHAPTER 24: Padding and Constructing Boxed Arms
CHAPTER 25: Upholstering an Inside Back with Back Cushions
CHAPTER 26: Attaching the Outside Back and Completing the Sofa Back
CHAPTER 27: Fitting and Sewing Boxed Cushions
PROJECT 5: Ottoman Empire
CHAPTER 28: Material Requirements for Diamond Tufting and Leather Upholstery 101
CHAPTER 29: Diamond Tufting the Cocktail Ottoman
PROJECT 6: Topping It Off
CHAPTER 30: Sewing Knife-Edge Pillows, Bolsters, and Boxed Pillows
APPENDIX
Setting Up Shop
Stripping Furniture
Sewing Tips and Tricks
Glossary
Resources
Acknowledgments
Contributors
Index
