During his years practising upholstery, David James has amassed an eclectic knowledge of little-known upholstery facts and a vast pool of tips and hints. This collection of his accumulated ideas, arranged alphabetically for ease of reference, enables you to draw on his experience when you need it, and when you have a particular problem to solve. It also provides a fascinating glimpse into the history and development of upholstery, and the ways in which other upholsterers ply their craft.