How to Learn Upholstery
Whether you want to make your own furniture, re-upholster your car's interior or improve the appearance of your favorite sofa, it is easy to learn the techniques of upholstery. There are several different ways to learn upholstery, such as attending a class, watching a DVD or reading a book. There are also several resources for people who want to start a career as a professional upholsterer. If you've ever wanted to learn how to upholster furniture or car interiors, read on to find out how you can learn the techniques of upholstery.
Instructions
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Enroll in the Professional Upholstery Course at the Foley Belsaw Institute (see Resources section below). The course will teach you how to work with upholstery tools, how to make and stain your own furniture and how to upholster cars and all types of furniture. The course consists of 30 lessons that can be completed at home. The course is geared towards people who want to start a career in professional upholstery.
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Take an introductory upholstery course offered by the community education department in your city. Community education courses in upholstery are usually taught by professional upholsterers and are quite affordable. If the community education department in your city doesn't offer upholstery classes, check with your local sewing store to see if they offer upholstery classes.
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Order instructional upholstery videos from Vista Upholstery Enterprises (see resources). The company offers five 120-minute videos that will teach viewers the fundamentals of upholstery as well as advanced techniques. The company also sells a book on opening a professional upholstery business.
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Purchase the book "Upholstery Complete Step by Step" by David Sowle and Ruch Dye. The book contains 15 well-illustrated projects for beginning upholsterers. Some of the upholstery projects include a box cushion, an armchair, and a chaise lounge. After completing the projects outlined in the book, upholsterers will be well-versed in the basics of upholstery.
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Tips & Warnings
If you're new to upholstery, start with a simple project, such as sewing a cushion, before tackling more advanced projects.
