You Can Upholster!: A Do-it-yourself GuideProvides step-by-step instructions for upholstering chairs and couches at home, with directions for making such accessories as slipcovers, drapes, valances, and bedspreads. |
Contents
Gearing Up for Adventure | 9 |
Essential Preliminaries | 15 |
The Stripping Process | 51 |
Copyright | |
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