CONTENTS

FOREWORD BY GRACE BONNEY

INTRODUCTION

MIX 'N' MATCH UPHOLSTERY

Chapter 1: Getting Inspired and Designing the Space

PROJECT 1: An American in Paris: Upholstering a Louis Chair

CHAPTER 2: Design Plan and Yardage Estimate

CHAPTER 3: Tying Coil Springs for a Tight Seat

CHAPTER 4: Padding and Upholstering a Tight Seat

CHAPTER 5: Upholstering Arm Pads, a Picture Back, and Finishing the Chair

PROJECT 2: A New Pair of Slippers

CHAPTER 6: Determining Yardage for a Small Pattern

CHAPTER 7: Prepping Sinuous Springs and Padding a Tight, Boxed Seat

CHAPTER 8: Sewing and Attaching Fabric to a Boxed Seat

CHAPTER 9: Upholstering a Channel Back

CHAPTER 10: Finishing the Frame of the Slipper Chair

CHAPTER 11: Making and Attaching the Skirt and Back Scroll Panels

PROJECT 3: Spread Your Wings

CHAPTER 12: Calculate Yardage for a Large Pattern

CHAPTER 13: Spring Tying for a Loose Seat

CHAPTER 14: Padding a T-Shaped Deck

CHAPTER 15: Sewing and Attaching the Deck Fabric

CHAPTER 16: Upholstering the Inside Arms and Wings

CHAPTER 17: Upholstering the Inside Back

CHAPTER 18: Finishing the Outside of the Wingback and Applying Nailhead Trim

CHAPTER 19: Constructing a T-Cushion

PROJECT 4: Three-Seater Tune-Up

CHAPTER 20: Determining Yardage for Railroaded Fabric

CHAPTER 21: Spring Tying with an Edge Wire

CHAPTER 22: Padding a Straight Deck

CHAPTER 23: Sewing and Attaching the Deck Fabric and Tack Band

CHAPTER 24: Padding and Constructing Boxed Arms

CHAPTER 25: Upholstering an Inside Back with Back Cushions

CHAPTER 26: Attaching the Outside Back and Completing the Sofa Back

CHAPTER 27: Fitting and Sewing Boxed Cushions

PROJECT 5: Ottoman Empire

CHAPTER 28: Material Requirements for Diamond Tufting and Leather Upholstery 101

CHAPTER 29: Diamond Tufting the Cocktail Ottoman

PROJECT 6: Topping It Off

CHAPTER 30: Sewing Knife-Edge Pillows, Bolsters, and Boxed Pillows

APPENDIX

Setting Up Shop

Stripping Furniture

Sewing Tips and Tricks

Glossary

Resources

Acknowledgments

Contributors

Index