Upholstery: A Beginners' Guide

I bought this book ages ago with plans to re-upholster 4 Queen Anne chairs. Now that I finally have the time for the project, I've reviewed the book & discovered that, although this is a very informative & detailed book, it seems to be for people who are planning to upholster antiques and/or fine furniture with the best of materials. Although that is a lovely endeavor, I cannot turn a sow's ear into a silk purse &... Read Full Review

very informative, both books. The home book, was helpful in learning how to recover an armchair, and the auto book was helpful in seeing what I needed to do to mend a door panel with material. Very happy with the results.

I ordered this book because I wanted the "baby steps" version of upholstery. I have several books on this subject, this is the only one that motivates me, knowing--yes I can do it!

I have glanced through the book. I am a self-taught upholsterer, with projects all around my home to do. I pretty much copy the existing pattern and method of upholstery as each project was originally put together. There have been challenges along the way with a few upholstered chairs. This book has color and detailed illustrations. I do own two other books by David James. I wish I had owned this book earlier.

This is a really great book -- a sort of shortened version of his "Upholstery: A Complete Course". I think this is by far the best book for people who are interested in learning upholstery. It is superior to Singer's "Upholstery Basics" and makes Sunset's "Simply Upholstery," truly simplistic. They pale in comparison. All of David James' books are great -- very thorough and well written. There is an obvious difference... Read Full Review