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Format:

Book

Author:

Haly, Matthew.

Title:

Matthew Haly's book of upholstery : projects, tips, tricks, and techniques / Matthew Haly with Kathleen Hackett.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publisher, Date:

Description:

207 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm

Summary:

Complemented by full-color photographs and step-by-step illustrations, a hands-on introduction to the art of upholstery explains how to transform old, worn-up furnishings into stylish, custom items for the home, with a collection of projects that include a cornice, Roman shades, dinner chair slipcover, and leather chair seat.

Subjects:

Upholstery -- Amateurs' manuals.

Slip covers -- Amateurs' manuals.

Other Author:

Hackett, Kathleen.

Other Title:

Book of upholstery

Notes:

Includes index.

Contents:

Introduction -- Getting started -- Basic upholstery tools -- Easy : Patterned lampshade ; Embellished table runner ; Lined round tablecloth ; Basic throw pillow ; Throw pillow with box trim ; Throw pillow with welting ; Throw pillow with a flange ; Saddle-stitched bolster ; Director's chair -- Intermediate : Bench with decorative nails ; Custom-built cornice ; Relaxed Roman shade ; Stool with drop-in seat ; Knife-edged settee pad ; Floor lounge cushion ; Half-skirt slipcover ; Buckram-topped curtains ; Fringe cube-shaped pouf ; Boudoir stool -- Advanced : Three-panel folding screen ; Biscuit-tufted bench ; French-stitched window seat ; Cushioned library chair ; Upholstered headboard ; Full slipcover ; Leather bureau chair ; Danish modern chair -- The language of upholstery -- Upholstery techniques 101 -- Fabric yardage guide.

Web Site:

Table of contents

Contributor biographical information

Publisher description

LCCN:

2008007197

ISBN:

9780307405678

0307405672

Other Number:

192109841

System Availability:

1

Current Holds:

0

# Local items:

1

Control Number:

233385

# Local items in:

1

# System items in:

1

Call Number:

746.95 Haly