David james has spent much of his working life in the furniture industry. Upholstery, a complete course 2nd revised edition by david james. Stuffover upholstery presented by david james youtube. All of david james books are great very thorough and well written. Excerpt from stuffover upholstery presented by david james. A complete course revised edition by james, david isbn. Upholstery restoration paperback december 31, 1997 by david james author visit amazons david james page. Expert upholsterer and author david james guides you through a wide range of techniques and styles, and provides information on tools, materials, paddings. A complete course by david james 19990902 by david james jan 1, 1717. This will be davids eighth book on upholstery, all published by gmc. A complete course 2nd revised edition by david james. The book covers everything from traditional handwork to the latest industrial techniques, giving a complete overview of the upholstery trade.
Almost 500 detailed line drawings created by the author illustrate every aspect covered in the text. Oct 14, 2019 read david jamess book upholstery restoration. It contains everything a novice needs to know and covers all the basics. David james has worked in upholstery since leaving school. For the beginner inspired to renovate, update, or restore an existing pie. Dvd available from the guild of master craftsmen publications. Five stepbystep projects follow, to enable readers to put some of the techniques explained into practice. There is an obvious difference in books that are written by those who love the craft and those that are simply informative. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A complete course revised edition david james isbn. If videos were offered of what david james teaches in his books, it would be like having your very own private upholstery lessons. A certified member of the guild of traditional upholsterers, he is the author of four highly successful books and two dvds on upholstery techniques, including stuffover upholstery. The best upholstery books for beginners, such as upholstery, new holland professional. For the beginner inspired to renovate, update, or restore an existing piece of upholstery, this new and practical guide, by prominent author david james upholstery.
A complete course gmc, 1993 in which he provides the practising furniture upholsterer with information on making decorative trims, the cost and safety requirements of projects, creating the wellstocked workroom, and upholstery schools and trade associations. Book cover of david james beginners upholstery techniques. Beginners upholstery techniques by david james, 9781861084958, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He teaches upholstery at university level and has recently been awarded an honorary fellowship by buckinghamshire new university. Upholstery restoration by david james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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