MCCCD Program Description

Furniture Upholstery IV

Course: GTC159

First Term: 2015 Fall

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 5 Period(s) 4.4 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

Description: Advanced techniques of furniture upholstery for students interested in entering the upholstery trade; modern production techniques for sewing; stuffing; and finishing; job estimating; equipment selection and maintenance.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the types of shops in which furniture upholstery is done and how modern production techniques may be applied in each setting. (I) 2. List the advantages and disadvantages of owning a business and describe the basic considerations in starting a small business. (I) 3. Calculate labor and material costs involved in pricing common upholstery jobs. (II) 4. Identify and describe the factors to be considered when selecting an upholstery sewing machine. (III) 5. Demonstrate the basic maintenance and repair procedures required to keep a sewing machine operating properly. (III) 6. Describe the recommended uses for coil springs and the method for tying and fastening. (IV) 7. Describe advanced sewing and finishing techniques required for special design or angle cushions. (V) 8. Complete quality upholstery projects using the advanced techniques taught in class. (IV, V, VI) 9. List and describe the steps involved in the restoration or redesign of upholstered pieces. (VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Modern Production Methods A. Mass Production of Salable Items B. Single Proprietor Shop 1. Overhead and Start-up Costs 2. Advantages C. Partnerships II. Estimating Jobs A. Calculating Material Costs B. Labor Involved in Common Jobs III. Equipment A. Selection of Sewing Machines 1. Types Available 2. Amount of Use vs. Quality B. Repair and Maintenance 1. Adjustment of Tension and Stitch Size 2. Retiming of Machine IV. Coil Springs A. Types and Their Uses B. Tying and Fastening V. Cushion Construction A. L Cushions B. T Cushions C. Special Design and Angle Cushions VI. Special Couch and Chair Upholstery Techniques A. Deep French Tufting Using Stuffing Rod B. Double Welt Finishing C. Channeling D. Hidden Seams E. Filling Combinations VII. Furniture Restoration and Redesign A. Refinishing Wooden Arms and Legs 1. Stripping Old Finish 2. Applying Stain and Finish 3. Sanding B. Restyling Upholstered Pieces 1. Frame Alterations 2. Redesigning Arms and Backs Using Padding

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: May 26, 2015

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