The Upholsterer's Pocket Reference Book : Materials, Measurements, Calculations

All the facts, figures, tables, formulae, calculations and safety regulations that the working or student upholsterer needs to know - or make use of - contained in a pocketbook.

Topics covered include: the workshop; equipment; safety; tools; machines; fixings; fittings; chair frame materials; construction and design; webbings; fillings; foams; suspension; machine sewing; stiches and seams; needles and threads; twines and cords; knots; lashing; whipping; fabrics; leather; cushions; trimming; tassels; tufts; pleating; piping; buttoning; fluting; cover cutting; measuring; and estimating.