Upholstery 10, 20, 30: Curriculum Guidelines

Module 20: Trimming and Finishing (Optional)

Suggested time: 8 - 12 hours hours
Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: Modules 2, 3, and 4

Foundational Objectives

To develop skills in the use of equipment and materials common to the upholstery industry.
To develop workplace skills, knowledge, and attitudes that may lead to successful employment.
To demonstrate safe working practices for the upholstery industry.
To demonstrate proper use of hand and power tools, equipment, and supplies utilized in the upholstery industry.
To demonstrate an understanding of business and entrepreneurial/intrapreneurial practices used in society.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To develop students' understanding of the practical uses of mathematical concepts in upholstery. (NUM)
To touch, handle, manipulate, and experiment with materials first-hand so that they can discuss their observations. (CCT)
To provide opportunities for students' active involvement in the use of technology as a learning tool. (TL)
To experience a wide variety of activities to determine student interests, abilities, and preferences. (IL)

	Learning Objective	Notes
20.1	To identify methods of finishing and trimming. (CCT)	The students will describe the different methods of finishing and trimming in their journals. Define the meaning of "gimp" as a trim material.
20.2	To compare methods of attaching gimp. (CCT)	Methods of attaching gimp include the use of decorative nails, hot glue, and white glue. Have students discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method.
20.3	To attach gimp with decorative nails. (TL, IL)	Have students attach a scrap piece of material to a small block of plywood. Tack a piece of scrap of material with two sides tacked to the edge of the wood and two sides stretched and stapled to the undersides of the other side of the wood. Attach the gimp using decorative nails to only one side of the plywood.
20.4	To attach gimp with hot glue. (TL)	Have students attach a scrap piece of material to a small block of plywood. Tack a piece of scrap of material with two sides tacked to the edge of the wood and two sides stretched and stapled to the undersides of the other side of the wood. Attach the gimp using high tack, flexible latex glue.
20.5	To attach gimp with white glue. (TL)	White glue can only be used to attach gimp to cloth fabric.
20.6	To compare methods of attaching decorative nails. (CCT)	Have the students describe in their journals the different ways to attach decorative nails.
20.7	To use single nails. (TL)	Create a lab exercise or use a shop project.
20.8	To use continuous nails. (TL)	Have the students attach a scrap piece of fabric to a small block of plywood. Tack a piece of scrap of fabric with two sides tacked to the edge of the wood and two sides stretched and stapled to the undersides of the other side of the wood. Install decorative nails to only one side.
20.9	To use fake nail strips. (TL)	Have the students attach a scrap piece of fabric to a small block of plywood. Tack a piece of scrap of fabric with two sides tacked to the edge of the wood and two sides stretched and stapled to the undersides of the other side of the wood. Install decorative nails to only one side using fake nail strip material.
20.10	To understand the purpose of using double welting as a finish trim. (CCT)	Create a journal entry describing methods of finish trimming and reasons for trimming.
20.11	To attach some double welt. (TL, IL)	Attach some double welt to a piece of fabric covered wood. Ensure that the double welt is stapled or tacked between the two welts.
20.12	To analyze the purpose of tacking final covers. (CCT)	The students will locate where tacking is used on a piece of furniture.
20.13	To attach final covers using pin tacking. (TL)	Project 2: Use a small piece of wood and blind tack some material to the wood. Attach a cover using blind tacking.
20.14	To attach material using blind tacking.	Project 2: Use a small piece of wood and blind tack some material to the wood. Attach a cover using blind tacking.
20.15	To attach a cover using metal tack strip. (TL)	Project 3: On a small piece of curved wood, use metal tack strip and attach it to the wood edge. Attach a cover using metal tack strip.
20.16	To calculate the cost of the fabric for trimming and finishing. (NUM)	The students will complete a sample bill and calculate the cost. The students will complete a bill of materials for the job. Have students calculate the cost of the trimming materials.
		Projects: pin tacking blind tacking use of metal tack strip.