OUTLINES
| GROUP I.—FIRST METHOD—UPHOLSTERING A PLAIN BOARD SURFACE. | ||
| Tool Processes | Topics For Class Discussion | Problems |
| Shaping stuffing: moss, tow, kapok, alva, cork shavings or excelsior. | Preliminary talks on upholstering tools. Preparation of stuffing. | Footstool. Cart. Chest cover. Shirtwaist box. Box lid. |
| Stretching and tacking muslin or burlap cover. | Advantage of tacking and stretching goods from center toward corners. | |
| Covering with wadding or cotton batting. | The need of wadding or cotton. | |
| Attaching cover, imitation leather, genuine leather or textiles. | Different classes of covers appropriate for different uses. Cost, durability, appearance and comfort. | |
| Gimping. | Appropriate gimps for different covers. Nails: Metalene, Perfection and Leather. Spacing of nails. Method of folding gimp at corners. | |
| GROUP I.—SECOND METHOD | ||
| Attaching burlap or webbing strips. Forming hard edges. | Advantages of hard edges. | Leg rest. Footstool. |
| Placing of stuffing. | Desirable form to seat. | |
| Adjusting muslin. | Reason for use of muslin under cover. | |
| Placing of wadding. Placing of cover. Folding at corners. | Gimp or no gimp. | |
| Placing and nailing of gimp. | ||
| GROUP II.—UPHOLSTERING A FRAMED STRUCTURE. | ||
| Rounding inside edges of rails. | Advantages of rounding or chamfering arrises. | Footstool. Chair seat and back. Slip seats. |
| Tacking on webbing, or Attaching board bottom. | Comparison of webbing with board bottom. | |
| Attaching burlap. | Size of burlap to permit making of hard edge. | |
| Making hard edge. | ||
| Stuffing. | ||
| Tacking muslin over stuffing. | Reasons for loose or slip tacking. | |
| Regulating. | ||
| Covering with wadding or cotton batting. | ||
| Stretching and tacking outside cover. | All-over upholstery. Show wood upholstery. Welt edge work. | |
| Tacking on cambric. | Need for cambric. | |
| GROUP III.—HARD-EDGE UPHOLSTERY. | ||
| Tacking webbing in place, or Attaching slats. | Preventing the clicking of springs. | Easy chair. Settee seats. Cricket seats. |
| Placing springs. | Different sizes and shapes of springs for different uses. | |
| Sewing springs. | ||
| Tying springs. | Importance of well tied springs. | |
| Tacking on burlap. | ||
| Placing stuffing for hard edge. | Over-hang of stuffing. | |
| Tacking on light burlap. Sewing hard edge. | Different methods of sewing. Constant regulating. | |
| Evening seat with double stuffing and cotton. | ||
| Tacking on muslin. | ||
| Placing outside cover. | Blind sewing. | |
| Tacking on cambric. | ||
| GROUP IV.—SPRING-EDGE UPHOLSTERY. | ||
| Attaching webbing, or Attaching slats. | Difference when compared with hard-edge work. | Side chair. Arm chair. Sofas and lounges. |
| Placing springs. | Difference in placement of springs when compared with hard-edge work. | |
| Attaching spring-wire edge. | ||
| Tying springs. | Difference between this and former work. | |
| Placing burlap. | ||
| Stuffing. | ||
| Placing burlap over stuffing. | ||
| Stitching edge. | ||
| Placing muslin. | Need of layer of cotton batting when hair is used for stuffing. | |
| Attaching outside cover. | ||
| Sewing welt edge. | Advantages of welt edge. | |
| Gimping. | Different methods of attaching gimp. | |