third generation upholsterer and grew up in my fathers shop. It is all I have ever done
Maintain records of time required to perform each job. Design upholstery cover patterns and cutting plans, based on sketches, customer descriptions, or blueprints. Discuss upholstery fabrics, colors, and styles with customers, and provide cost estimates. Draw cutting lines on material following patterns, templates, sketches, using chalk, or other methods. Fit, install, and secure material on frames, using hand tools, power tools, glue, cement, and/or staples and hog rings. Make, repair, and/or replace automobile upholstery and convertible and vinyl tops, using knowledge of fabric and upholstery methods. custom upholstery. Operate sewing machines or sew upholstery by hand to seam cushions and join various sections of covering material. Read work orders, and apply knowledge and experience with materials in-order to determine types and amounts of materials required to cover workpieces