Upholstery

Level: 2

Requirements

• Know five of the following terms used in upholstery to describe the tools and give their uses:
  • Tack Claw
  • Staple Remover
  • Regulator, Mattress Needle
  • Magnetic Hammer
  • Sharp Knife or “Snap” blade knife
  • Work Table
  • Industrial Sewing Machine
  • Sundry Items
• Explain the use of the following items:
  • Webbing
  • Staples and Tacks
  • Hessian
  • Buttoning Cord or Waxed Flax
  • Calico
  • Fibre
  • Flock
  • Foam Sheeting
  • Glues
  • Back Tacking Strip
• Name two types of material used for upholstery.
• Explain how to fit the top cover to a lid.
• What is the name of the material used for the base of lounges and the base of your box etc., and what is its purpose?
• Name two methods of attaching covers to chairs.
• Complete a or b:
  • Ottoman
  • Toybox
• Complete a Feature Panel.