Upholstery & Industrial Sewing
Salary
$15-$20 per hour
Job Possibilities
Inside Upholstery Trainee, Upholstery Receiving Associate, Upholster/Trimmer, Furniture Upholsterer
Pathways
BFA or BS in furniture design, manufacturing
Introduction to Upholstery is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to become an entry-level upholsterer. In addition, students will learn the soft skills needed for employment. The course includes core skills, training in upholstery manufacturing concepts, tools and safety, and training in employability skills, communication, problem solving, and critical thinking.
They produce new furniture such as sofas, armchairs, ottomans and dining room chairs. They also restore worn upholstered furniture. A skilled upholsterer is able to combine a knowledge of fabrics, leathers, and other materials with an artistic flair and technical skills. Upholsterers should have an eye for detail and enjoy working with their hands.
Introduction to Industrial Sewing is designed to give students an understanding in the basic skills and techniques necessary to be an industrial sewer. The student will be trained in the manufacturing concepts, tools, safety, and the communication skills that will help prepare them for a career as a sewer in various manufacturing settings. Emphasis is placed on machine operation, setup and maintenance, threading, sewing straight lines, corners, curves and welts. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and operate a variety of industrial sewing machines.
Salary
$17.21 per hour
Job Possibilities
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers, Sewing Machine Operators
Pathways
Brandy Dunlap
Dean
Public Service & Transportation
Office: Caldwell–H-114
Phone: 828.726.2225
Email: bdunlap@cccti.edu
Justin Harris
Instructor
Director
Energy & Construction Trades
Office: Caldwell–H-112
Phone: 828.726.2611
Email: jharris@cccti.edu
