01
Fit, install, and secure material on frames, using hand tools, power tools, glue, cement, or staples.
02
Measure and cut new covering materials, using patterns and measuring and cutting instruments, following sketches and design specifications.
03
Build furniture up with loose fiber stuffing, cotton, felt, or foam padding to form smooth, rounded surfaces.
04
Make, restore, or create custom upholstered furniture, using hand tools and knowledge of fabrics and upholstery methods.
05
Read work orders, and apply knowledge and experience with materials to determine types and amounts of materials required to cover workpieces.
06
Examine furniture frames, upholstery, springs, and webbing to locate defects.
07
Adjust or replace webbing, padding, or springs, and secure them in place.
08
Draw cutting lines on material following patterns, templates, sketches, or blueprints, using chalk, pencils, paint, or other methods.
09
Stretch webbing and fabric, using webbing stretchers.
10
Operate sewing machines or sew upholstery by hand to seam cushions and join various sections of covering material.
