reupholsterer
Sofa covering specialist
A reupholsterer is someone who replaces or repairs the fabric, padding, and springs on furniture.
The work involves stripping old coverings from chairs, sofas, and other upholstered pieces, then rebuilding and recovering them with new materials.
Reupholsterers may work in shops, for furniture manufacturers, or independently, and the trade requires skills in both fabric work and furniture construction.
Multi-seat cushioned furniture
- armchairUpholstered seat with supports
- chairSingle-person sitting furniture
- ottomanBackless cushioned seat
- loveseatTwo-person sofa
chaise · settee · wingback · recliner · couch · sectional · divan · daybed
Skilled manual tradesperson
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- tailorClothing alteration professional
- workshopPlace for making or learning
apprentice · tradesperson · specialist · restorer · craftsman · webbing · stitching · tufting
Material from woven fibers
- velvetThick-pile textile
- brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
- damaskReversible figured fabric
- chenilleTufted velvety fabric
leather · suede · linen · silk · cotton · canvas · microfiber · jacquard
Sharp-headed fastener
- hammerTool for striking nails
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- shearsHeavy-duty cutting blades
- scissorsPivoted twin-blade cutter
pliers · mallet · seam ripper · chalk · measuring tape · buttons · zippers · sewing machine
sofa
Multi-seat cushioned furniture
- armchairUpholstered seat with supports
- chairSingle-person sitting furniture
- ottomanBackless cushioned seat
loveseat · chaise · settee · wingback · recliner · couch · sectional · divan · daybed · banquette
artisan
Skilled manual tradesperson
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- tailorClothing alteration professional
workshop · apprentice · tradesperson · specialist · restorer · craftsman · webbing · stitching · tufting · piping
textile
Material from woven fibers
chenille · leather · suede · linen · silk · cotton · canvas · microfiber · jacquard · twill
tack
Sharp-headed fastener
scissors · pliers · mallet · seam ripper · chalk · measuring tape · buttons · zippers · sewing machine · thimble
restore
Return to earlier state
- refurbishRestore worn items
- reconditionRestore to good condition
- renovateRestore to good condition
repair · refinish · revive · salvage · reclaim · strip · rebuild · recover · retrofit · preserve