I have a modern sofa and two modern chairs to reupholster (modern as made in the late 20th century.) All have zigzag/serpentine springs. This type of spring is covered in passing. However, if you want to learn the intricacies of traditional coil spring upholstery, this is your book. I'm keeping it even though it's missing some of the information I need as I know that I will buy a piece of tattered antique furniture that needs refinished and reupholstered some time or the other. I know how to refinish, but upholstery with coil springs has, until now, been a mystery. The choice and application of materials to finish the padding and upholstery that goes on top of the springs is covered… Read more
I guess this book proves I really have made one of everything as I've made everything in this book except a cover for the concave chair. I bought it as I have a small partial wingback chair with an attached cushion with button tufting, an oddly shaped loose seat cushion with button tufting and open partially upholstered arms. No help here. I was hoping for a little bound courage before tackling it or a trick or three. I know what I'm going to do, but was hoping to see someone else do it first.
However, if you've never made a slipcover, this is THE book to buy. One thing I would add is: make a muslin of the cover first, sew it together using a basting stitch, then take it… Read more
The author nevers uses one word when three will do. His methods are as simplistic as his prose is dense. His political philosophy, which informs his method of 'helping' people and takes over the last third of the book is straight from his mentor, Ayn Rand. Thanks but no thanks. This book went in the recycling bin.
