If your favourite chair is worn down, if you found an adorable but dilapidated chair at a flea market, if the old sofa has eaten through - then you need this book. "Well upholstered" shows how old furniture can be upholstered anew. Step by step Nicole Fulton introduces you to traditional upholstery and surprises you with a refreshingly modern interpretation: contemporary fabrics, unusual combinations and ingenious decorations turn period furniture into unique pieces that enrich your ambience with a personal touch. After a first part about fabrics, patterns, colours, textures and decorations, a detailed illustrated introduction to the basic techniques of upholstery follows. Many tips and tricks also help beginners to learn how to use their own upholstery. On the basis of 1.