Automotive Upholstery Handbook

If you are planning to do your own designs, and see them come true in all kind of cars, Automotive Upholstery Handbook by Don Taylor is your book. It's a great step-by-step guide! This book is great for getting started in the basics of Auto Upholstery. It explains the very basics, the tools needed, terms of the trade, and even gives you a project to try out your skills and tools. It is plainly written so is easy to understand.
This inexpensive handbook introduces many key methods for making and installing automotive upholstery. The focus of this text is on restoration (stock replacement) projects and covers everything from carpeting and seat covers, to headliners, door panels and convertible tops. Basic projects for trucks, vans and boats are also included.
This is probably the best introduction to auto upholstery sewing techniques that I've come across. This text is packed full of photographs and the steps outlined very clearly to take you from beginning to end of an upholstery restoration project as smoothly as possible.
Book Description
In this revised edition, learn to make and install complete interiors in your car, truck or van. The author teaches you how to sew like an expert, and avoid costly mistakes. Learn to recover and build bench bucket seats, make headliners and carpets, plus how to build boat seats from scratch. Materials are described with specific recommendations for vinyl, cloth, velvet, leather, Nimbus, panel board, etc. Indispensable for anyone interested in upholstery.
Book Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: California Bill'S Automotive Handbooks; Revised edition (November 2, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931128006
• ISBN-13: 978-1931128001
• Book Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• List Price: $22.95
• Amazon.com Price: $15.61
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