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Upholstery Basics: Wrap and Staple Essentials

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute 1375 N Main St Adrian, MI, 49221 United States (map)

Upholstery Basics: Wrap and Staple Essentials

1 Day: Sunday, March 30th, 2025, 10AM - 4PM

Tuition: $85 (Free for SBWI Members & current Wood Design college students)

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Ages: 14 & Up

Instructor: Carolyn Racine

Instructional Delivery Method(s): In person

Prerequisites: None

Program Level: Beginner, Intermediate

Program Description:

Begin your upholstery journey with this entry level and versatile project - a wrapped and stapled seat cushion. Whether you want to reupholster old furniture or add upholstery to furniture you build, this class will teach you the basic tools and techniques. The wrap and staple upholstery method can be used on a variety of furniture pieces such as dining chairs, bar stools, ottomans, head boards and more.

We will provide a project you can work on in class. If you would like to bring in your own project, please email photos to Carolyn at racinec@sambeaufordwoodshop.com as soon as possible so she can assess if it is suitable for this class. If you would like to bring your own fabric, purchase 1 yard of medium or heavy weight upholstery fabric. Vinyl is also suitable.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn how to use upholstery tools including staple gun, pullers and pliers

  • Learn about basic upholstery materials including foam, batting and fabric

  • Learn how to cut and apply foam

  • Learn how to cut and apply batting

  • Learn how to properly measure and cut fabric for any project

  • Learn how to fold fabric around corners for a professional look

Note: Work gloves are recommended but not required for staple removal.

Attendance Requirements: Students must attend all days

Location: Sam Beauford Woodshop, 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, Michigan 49221

Class Size: Maximum 8

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If you have any questions about this class, please contact the Administrative Office at (517) 759-3070 or email sambeaufordwoodshop@gmail.com.

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