Upholstery: A Complete Course: Revised Edition - Softcover

James, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1861081189 ISBN 13: 9781861081186

Publisher: GMC Publications, 1990

Synopsis

“This massive compilation of facts, skills, techniques, designs, and insider advice tells you everything....Set up your own workshop with just a few tools, a staple gun, cloth, and foam cutters. It’s practically enough information to make you a professional upholsterer!”—Decorating Country Style.

About this title

Book Description:

This revised and expanded edition of this classic text has now been produced in full colour throughout. Covering everything from traditional handwork to the latest industrial techniques this encyclopedic survey will be invaluable for all upholsterers. With almost 500 of David’s own meticulous drawings you cannot fail to produce professional results you'll be proud of. It's 320 pages cover a wealth of information including historical styles, restoration work, and projects, and an appendix describes valuable educational and training opportunities in the UK, and includes a list of trade associations and other relevant organisations.

About the Author:

David James has worked in upholstery since leaving school. He teaches upholstery at the university level and has recently been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by Buckinghamshire New University. His recent work as an upholstery consultant includes wall coverings and projects involving the restoration of historic upholstery. This will be David's eighth book on upholstery, all published by GMC.

About this edition

• Publisher: GMC Publications
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 1861081189
• ISBN 13: 9781861081186
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320