| Stuffover Upholstery Contributor(s): James, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 1565234154 ISBN-13: 9781565234154 Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing OUR PRICE: $21.21 Product Type: DVD-Video Published: April 2009 Annotation: Completely restoring any piece of threadbare furniture to its natural beauty is easy alongside furniture expert David James, who teaches the traditional methods of furniture and upholstery restoration in this how-to DVD. Watching James step-by-step as he restores a Victorian nursing chair to its former glory, viewers will learn to create a roll edge, handmade tufts, and decorative fringe while following along as upholstery is stripped and unsprung. Topics covered include webbing techniques, use of curled hair and coir, fabric selection, and slip stitching. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - House & Home | Decorating & Furnishings - House & Home | Do-it-yourself - General |
| Dewey: 684.12 |
| Series: Traditional Upholstery Workshop |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.4" W x 7.4" (0.20 lbs) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Traditional Upholstery Workshop 2 STUFFOVER UPHOLSTERY Ever been to a flea market and found a great piece of antique furniture in total disrepair? Even at a bargain price, the cost of a professional restoration could run more than you paid. Unless you can fix it yourself. With Stuffover Upholstery, presented by furniture expert David James, you'll learn the traditional methods of furniture and upholstery restoration. In a superbly detailed step-by-step demonstration, James restores a Victorian nursing chair to its former glory. You'll follow along as the upholstery is stripped and unsprung, and learn how to create a roll edge, handmake tufts, and decorative fringe. David James has spent much of his working life in the furniture industry. A certified member of the Guild of Traditional Upholsterers, he is the author of four highly successful books and two videos on upholstery techniques, including Drop-In Seats. |
Contributor Bio(s): James, David: - David James has spent much of his working life in the furniture industry. A certified member of the Guild of Traditional Upholsterers, he is the author of four highly successful books and two DVDs on upholstery techniques, including Stuffover Upholstery. |