Book
Matthew Haly's book of upholstery : projects, tips, tricks, and techniques / Matthew Haly with Kathleen Hackett.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780307405678 (hc) :
- Physical Description: 207 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : Potter Craft, c2008.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
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| Subject: | Slip covers > Amateurs' manuals. Upholstery > Amateurs' manuals. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Stroud Branch | 746.95 Hal | 31681002083194 | NONFIC | Available | - |
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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. 15,000 first printing. - Random House, Inc.
At Matthew Halyâs custom-upholstery studio in Manhattanâs NoHo district, the demand for his work is incredibly highâand often, so is the price tag. That inexpensive flea-market find seemed great until you discovered just how much it would cost to have it reupholstered. But donât let the professionalâs price tag deter you. In Matthew Halyâs Book of Upholstery, Halyâthe go-to upholsterer to Manhattanâs interior design crowdâshares his craft: all the details, secrets, and tips to help you restore the original beauty to a haggard piece of furniture with your own handsâand put the savings into fabric that will make you swoon! He draws from more than two decades of experience to provide you with the expertise you need to give that sofa, chair, stool, window, or tabletop a makeover like a professional.
Upholstery can be challenging, so Haly has provided straightforward projects to help you build the skills every upholsterer needsâfrom determining how much fabric youâll need for the job to adding just the right trims and finishes. Begin by sewing a simple pillow, a table runner, and a lampshade. Once youâve mastered these basic projects, hone your measuring skills by making a lined round tablecloth, then embark on your first piece of furniture, a stool with decorative nails. Each project is designed with the home upholsterer in mind, but Haly never oversimplifies, cheats on techniques, or cuts corners for the sake of making it appear easy. And only Haly gives you tips on how to pick out the pieces of furniture with good bones that are really worth the effort.
With projects ranging from a handsome bolster, casual floor cushion, and floor-length curtains to a multipurpose folding screen, refined headboard, and fully slipcovered dining chair, both novice and seasoned sewers will find inspiration. User-friendly yet packed with information from an industry insider, Matthew Halyâs Book of Upholstery is a thorough primer on upholstery, sharing all the know-how you need to do the job yourself.
