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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 6-3-1986 |
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GTC159
1988 Fall – 2012 Spring |
L+L
3.0 Credit(s) 5.0 Period(s) 4.4 Load Occ |
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Furniture
Upholstery IV |
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Advanced techniques of furniture upholstery for students
interested in entering the upholstery trade; modern production techniques for
sewing; stuffing; and finishing; job estimating; equipment selection and
maintenance. Prerequisites: GTC158. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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GTC159 1988
Fall – 2012 Spring |
Furniture Upholstery IV |
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Describe the
types of shops in which furniture upholstery is done and how modern
production techniques may be applied in each setting. (I) |
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2.
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List the
advantages and disadvantages of owning a business and describe the basic
considerations in starting a small business. (I) |
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Calculate labor and material costs involved in pricing
common upholstery jobs. (II) |
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Identify and describe the factors to be considered when
selecting an upholstery sewing machine. (III) |
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Demonstrate the basic maintenance and repair procedures
required to keep a sewing machine operating properly. (III) |
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Describe the recommended uses for coil springs and the
method for tying and fastening. (IV) |
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Describe advanced sewing and finishing techniques required
for special design or angle cushions. (V) |
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Complete quality upholstery projects using the advanced
techniques taught in class. (IV, V, VI) |
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List and describe the steps involved in the restoration or
redesign of upholstered pieces. (VII) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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GTC159 1988
Fall – 2012 Spring |
Furniture Upholstery IV |
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I. Modern Production
Methods A. Mass Production of
Salable Items B. Single Proprietor Shop 1. Overhead and Start-up
Costs 2. Advantages C. Partnerships II. Estimating Jobs A. Calculating Material
Costs B. Labor Involved in Common
Jobs III. Equipment A. Selection of Sewing
Machines 1. Types Available 2. Amount of Use vs.
Quality B. Repair and Maintenance 1. Adjustment of Tension
and Stitch Size 2. Retiming of Machine IV. Coil Springs A. Types and Their Uses B. Tying and Fastening V. Cushion Construction A. "L" Cushions B. "T" Cushions C. Special Design and Angle
Cushions VI. Special Couch and Chair
Upholstery Techniques A. Deep French Tufting
Using Stuffing Rod B. Double Welt Finishing C. Channeling D. Hidden Seams E. Filling Combinations VII. Furniture Restoration
and Redesign A. Refinishing Wooden Arms
and Legs 1. Stripping Old Finish 2. Applying Stain and
Finish 3. Sanding B. Restyling Upholstered
Pieces 1. Frame Alterations 2. Redesigning Arms and
Backs Using Padding |