Upholstery Fundamentals

Why take this course?
¡Hola! It seems like you've provided a comprehensive outline for an upholstery course, covering everything from the basics of replacing foam and applying fabric to more advanced techniques like recovering a vintage cocktail chair, sewing cushion covers, and fixing common problems. The course is structured into several sections, each focusing on different aspects of upholstery, and it includes video tutorials, a competence matrix, and even a downloadable e-book for reference.
Here's a brief summary of what the course offers:
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Foam Replacement: Learn how to remove old foam and fabric, prepare the frame, and apply new foam.
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Upholstery Fabric Application: Gain skills in applying various types of upholstery fabrics, including different techniques for folding corners.
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Fabric Corners: Learn the 'butterfly' and 'high square corner' folding methods for a professional finish.
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Vintage Cocktail Chair Recovery: Follow step-by-step instructions to recover an entire vintage chair, including creating a seat with a mesh spring unit, applying crin and jute, making a jute edge roll, sewing piping, and attaching the fabric.
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Cushion Covers: Learn how to create cushions with both a spring interior and foam, sew piping/welt with and without zippers, make templates for a perfect fit, and sew zippers properly.
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Decorative Cushions: A section dedicated to making throw pillows or decorative cushions, including tutorials on sewing with and without zips, using templates, and creating professional-looking corners.
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Quick & Easy Tutorials: Short video tutorials that cover topics like tensioning fabric, corner repairs, button replacements, flattening old foam corners, using Plygrip, and creating wall panels from shelving units, among other practical fixes.
Marja Kooreman seems to be the instructor for this course, providing a wealth of knowledge and practical skills for anyone interested in upholstery. The course is designed to cater to both beginners and those with some experience, offering a comprehensive learning path.
If you're looking to enroll in this course or simply want to follow along with the tutorials, make sure to check for updates, especially for the new content on sewing cushions that will be added in 2024. This course seems like an excellent resource for anyone wanting to learn upholstery from home at their own pace.
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