A tome of design, inspiration, and how-to, this substantial book is the one-stop resource for anyone looking to learn the fine art of furniture upholstery. With all of the techniques taught through step-by-step illustrated instructions of five projects, including a Louis chair, a slipper chair, a wingback chair, a full-sized sofa, and an ottoman, students will acquire all the skills they need to go out and create one-of-a-kind pieces designed to suit their taste. There are also chapters on interior design principles and how to sew throw pillows. With Amanda Brown's living room as the backdrop, readers can see first-hand how her aesthetic and upholstery design transform a bare room into something wonderful.
Whenever a book waxes hyperbolic and blurbs "the ONLY book you'll ever need to ___", I think *meh*. BOY howdy, was I wrong. This book, lavishly photographed and meticulous, really delivers.
I'm what I like to think of as a keen amateur and fixer-of-things and am fairly comfortable with simple painting, refinishing, and the like. This book was not afraid to really dive into the deep end and tackle advanced concepts like channel stuffing, recovering wing and lyre back furniture, diamond tufting and a lot lot more, but in a clear and easy to follow manner that isn't intimidating.
I really love the setup of the book where each design element has its own chapter and you can progress through a project alacart...
It's not often in my experience that a book manages to be a really good tutorial book AND an all purpose encyclopedic reference book at the same time.
I borrowed it from the library and immediately went and purchased my own copy.
