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Books and catalogues
Practical Upholstering & the Cutting of Loose Covers by Frederick Palmer. Hardback, 298 pp. A reprint of the classic book published in 1921. "In a class of its own." Published by AMU.
Practical Upholstery book
Heather Luke's Curtains (200+ designs) by Heather Luke  
Simple Upholstery (a simple beginner's guide) by A J Ellis  

Upholstery – a Complete Course by David James.
310 pp, profusley illustrated, deservedly re-printed several times."Encyclopaedic survey of the technique and materials of upholstery."





Upholstery book by David James

Upholstery – Tips and Hints by David James.
168pp. "If you only buy one book, this should be on your shelf". Even experienced upholsterers will find some nugget here–from Gainsborough arm cuts and joins for piping to stuffing horse-hair and making a pleating template.
Upholstery – Techniques and Projects by David James
240pp A how to do it book that will be a useful addition to even the experienced upholsterer.
Upholstery techniques by David James

Upholstery Restoration by David James
150pp. Step by step detail on how to restore pieces of popular antique furniture.

Upholstery Restoration by David James
The Curtain Sketchbook (100's of designs) by Wendy Baker
A book for interior designers for ideas, inspiration for the professional and their client.

Curtain Sketchbook by Wendy Baker
The Window and Bed Sketchbook by Wendy Baker.
168 pp. "Invaluable when choosing a style for your curtains, beds and other soft furnishings." Drawings include basic window shape with suggested ideas for type of heading, pole or tracking. Includes plenty of ideas for changing the style of headboard. B & w .
Window and Bed sketchbook by Wendy James
The Compact Sketchbook of Blinds by Wendy Baker
288 pp. "Every style of blind imaginable, from rollers to Roman. London to Austrian." Also included panels and portieres plus rules to follow when measuring.  Colour and b & w.
Wendy Baker's Sketchbook

The Caner’s Handbook (step-by-step guide) by Bruce Miller & Jim Widess. 142pp Step by step guide to restoring cane, rush, splint, Danish cord, rawhide and wicker furniture.

Caners Handbook
Catalogues and leaflets
Osborne tool catalogue
Mylands Wood Finishings catalogue
Blacksmith Collection brochure
Riel Chyc tracks & poles leaflets
Orchestra canvas colours
Integra Window Furnishing Solutions
Fisco nails
British Trimmings colour catalogue & price list
Boston Collection leaflet

Osborne catalogue

 

Samples
Oake Collection pattern book
Leather-look vinyl samples
Faux suede samples
Marine vinyl samples
Chieftain contract vinyl folder
Trimcell domestic vinyl folder
Automotive Fleet vinyl folder
Leather samples
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Trimmings cards (British Trimmings Chair Braid & Cambridge Collection)
British Trimmings sample folders – other ranges – to order – see BT catalogue
Boston Collection folder

Curtain eyelet samples

Curtain lining and interlining sample folder

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