Getting inspired and designing the space
Project 1. An American in Paris : upholstering a Louis chair. Design plan and yardage estimate ; Tying coil springs for a tight seat ; Padding and upholstering a tight seat ; Upholstering arm pads, a picture back, and finishing the chair
Project 2. A new pair of slippers. Determining yardage for a small pattern ; Prepping sinuous springs and padding a tight, boxed seat ; Sewing and attaching fabric to a boxed seat ; Upholstering a channel back ; Finishing the frame of the slipper chair ; Making and attaching the skirt and back scroll panels
Project 3. Spread your wings. Calculating yardage for a large pattern ; Spring tying for a loose seat ; Padding a T-shaped deck ; Sewing and attaching the deck fabric ; Upholstering the inside arms and wings ; Upholstering the inside back ; Finishing the outside of the wingback and applying nailhead trim ; Constructing a T-cushion
Project 4. Three-seater tune-up. Determining yardage for railroaded fabric ; Spring tying with an edge wire ; Padding a straight deck ; Sewing and attaching the deck fabric and tack band ; Padding and constructing boxed arms ; Upholstering an inside back with back cushions ; Attaching the outside back and completing the sofa frame ; Fitting and sewing boxed cushions
Project 5. Ottoman Empire. Material requirements for diamond tufting and leather upholstery ; Diamond tufting the cocktail ottoman
Project 6. Topping it off. Sewing knife-edge pillows, bolsters, and boxed pillows
Appendix. Setting up shop ; Stripping furniture ; Sewing tips and tricks; glossary.
