Automotive Technology - Trim and Upholstery Technology

Trim and Upholstery Technology

Theory in discrimination and harassment, trim and upholstery terminology, trim panels, headliners, headrests and armrests, shop organization and customer relations. Theory and lab in trim and upholstery tools of the trade, supplies, operation, safety and maintenance of sewing machines, analysis of seam types, layout with existing patterns and constructing patterns where non exist, sewing various insert designs, seats construction and reconstruction, interior trim identification, estimating jobs and job materials, and buttons

Course objectives

• Identify components common in automobile interiors
• Identify supplies of the trim trade
• Operate and maintain a sewing machine
• Sew all basic seams
• Calculate, layout, and sew all insert designs
• Name the parts of a seat cover
• Construct a seat cover without the use of an original pattern
• Repair a seat foam cushion and frame
• Operate a button machine and produce buttons
• Recover a typical headrest or armrest
• Layout and construct a pillow design seat cover
• Construct and install a headliner
• Cover a sun visor
• Construct a seat cover using the original pattern
• Complete a written estimate on the vehicle interior

Career Opportunities

• Trim/Upholstery Shop Owner
• Furniture Upholsterer
• Airline, RV or Yacht Upholstery
• Custom Shop Upholsterer

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