Practical Upholstery - Detailed Instructions for Chairs of All Kinds, Suites, Settees, Divan Beds, Etc - Also Materials, Tools, Frames, Covers, Spring - Paperback

by C. Howes (Author)

This antique book contains a detailed handbook on home upholstery, complete with a plethora of helpful diagrams and easy-to-follow instructions. The perfect guide for those with little or no previous experience, this book will be of great interest to those looking to restore furniture and makes for a fantastic addition to collections of DIY literature. The chapters of this book include: 'History, Tradition, Prospects, etc.'; 'Tools, Needles, Workshop Requirements, etc.'; 'Materials, Stuffings, Sundries, etc.'; 'Springs and springing'; 'Frames'; 'General Principles and Useful Hints'; et cetera. We are proud to republish this text now complete with a new introduction on the history of upholstery.