Foreword 1(1)
Grace Bonney
Introduction 2(2)
Mix `n' Match Upholstery 4(3)
Chapter 1 Getting Inspired and Designing the Space
7(11)
Project 1 An American in Paris: Upholstering a Louis Chair
18(52)
Chapter 2 Design Plan and Yardage Estimate
20(8)
Chapter 3 Tying Coil Springs for a Tight Seat
28(13)
Chapter 4 Padding and Upholstering a Tight Seat
41(14)
Chapter 5 Upholstering Arm Pads, a Picture Back, and Finishing the Chair
55(15)
Project 2 A New Pair of Slippers
70(66)
Chapter 6 Determining Yardage for a Small Pattern
72(10)
Chapter 7 Prepping Sinuous Springs and Padding a Tight, Boxed Seat
82(12)
Chapter 8 Sewing and Attaching Fabric to a Boxed Seat
94(8)
Chapter 9 Upholstering a Channel Back
102(16)
Chapter 10 Finishing the Frame of the Slipper Chair
118(8)
Chapter 11 Making and Attaching the Skirt and Back Scroll Panels
126(10)
Project 3 Spread Your Wings
136(82)
Chapter 12 Calculating Yardage for a Large Pattern
138(10)
Chapter 13 Spring Tying for a Loose Seat
148(7)
Chapter 14 Padding a T-Shaped Deck
155(9)
Chapter 15 Sewing and Attaching the Deck Fabric
164(11)
Chapter 16 Upholstering the Inside Arms and Wings
175(12)
Chapter 17 Upholstering the Inside Back
187(7)
Chapter 18 Finishing the Outside of the Wingback and Applying Nailhead Trim
194(11)
Chapter 19 Constructing a T-Cushion
205(13)
Project 4 Three-Seater Tune-Up
218(88)
Chapter 20 Determining Yardage for Railroaded Fabric
220(13)
Chapter 21 Spring Tying with an Edge Wire
233(10)
Chapter 22 Padding a Straight Deck
243(9)
Chapter 23 Sewing and Attaching the Deck Fabric and Tack Band
252(10)
Chapter 24 Padding and Constructing Boxed Arms
262(13)
Chapter 25 Upholstering an Inside Back with Back Cushions
275(9)
Chapter 26 Attaching the Outside Back and Completing the Sofa Frame
284(10)
Chapter 27 Fitting and Sewing Boxed Cushions
294(12)
Project 5 Ottoman Empire
306(26)
Chapter 28 Material Requirements for Diamond Tufting and Leather Upholstery 101
308(10)
Chapter 29 Diamond Tufting the Cocktail Ottoman
318(14)
Project 6 Topping It Off
332(16)
Chapter 30 Sewing Knife-Edge Pillows, Bolsters, and Boxed Pillows
334(14)
Appendix
348(1)
Setting Up Shop 349(4)
Stripping Furniture 353(5)
Sewing Tips And Tricks 358(11)
Glossary 369(16)
Resources 385(1)
Acknowledgments 386(1)
Contributors 387(1)
Index 388