The Upholsterer's Handbook

Nicole Fulton runs Walnut, a company she set up offering antiques reupholstered in contemporary fabrics. Nicole, who was previously in marketing with Goldman Sachs Bank in London, travels extensively around Europe looking for pieces for reupholstering. She runs her business in association with various experienced upholsterers.

Introduction 6; Materials and Tools 8; Finding furniture 10; Tools 14; Upholstery materials 18; Fabrics for upholstery 22; Texture 24; Colour 26; Patterns 28; Contrasts 30; Finishes and trimmings 34; Basic Techniques 36; Planning order of work 38; Stripping back 40; Webbing 42; Applying hessian 44; Top stuffing 45; Over stuffing 48; Springing 53; Stuffing, with springs 57; Deep buttoning 60; Estimating upholstery fabric 64; Applying upholstery fabric 68; Applying finishes and trimmings 72; Making cushions 75; Upholstered Furniture 78; Harp-backed dining chair 80; Arts and Crafts dining chair 84; Balloon-backed dining chair 86; Arts and Crafts easy chair 90; Sofa 94; Button-backed chair 98; Leather club chairs 104; French chairs 110; Wing chair 114; G-plan chair 122; Box stool 128; Ottoman 134; 70s "Flower" stool 138; Footstool with fitted cover 142; Footstool with loose cover 144; Screen 146; Simple headboard 150; Elaborate headboard 154; Reference 156; Knots 158; Stitches 160; Cuts, folds, and corners 164; Suppliers directory 168; Index 172; Acknowledgments 176