Upholstery 10, 20, 30: Curriculum Guidelines

Module 22: Automotive Bench Seats (Optional)

Suggested time: 16 - 24 hours
Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: Modules 2, 3, 5, and 20

Foundational Objectives

To develop a general knowledge of basic upholstery concepts and technologies.
To develop skills in the use of equipment and materials common to 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 touch, handle, manipulate, or experiment with materials first-hand and discuss their observations. (CCT)
To develop skillful use of technology that may lead to successful employment. (TL)
To develop a responsible attitude toward the safety of oneself and others. (PSVS)
To grow as independent learners within a classroom environment that promotes self-esteem, curiosity, competence, and trust. (IL)

	Learning Objective	Notes
22.1	To inspect the bench seat. (CCT)	Inspect the seat for potential hazards. Carefully note the location of electrical wiring and the forward and rear seat adjustments. (PSVS)
22.2	To detach the bench seat from the vehicle. (TL)	Exercise caution with the electrical wiring. Replace the bolts. A journal entry describing the electrical hook-up and other special notes is important.
22.3	To disassemble the bench seat. (TL)	Create a journal entry on how the seat is disassembled.
22.4	To strip the seat. (CCT)	Remove the material from the seat frame. Inspect the cushioning and repair it if necessary. Ensure the springs and foam are in good repair. If not, repair them at this time.
22.5	To create a pattern from original seat covers.	Turn the seat cover inside out and label each piece prior to seam ripping. Carefully disassemble, as the pieces will be used for the pattern layout.
22.6	To layout, mark, cut, and sew new fabric. (IL)	Ensure that the material is cut exactly as per the pattern. Note that some pattern material may stretch. Ensure the material is laid out and traced with chalk or tailor's marker that will not stain the fabric.
22.7	To reattach the seat cover.	Make sure electrical wiring and the movement mechanisms are in place.
22.8	To reattach the seat back.	Plastic may be required to cover the foam. It may be necessary to heat vinyl to slip it on the frame. Silicone lubricant will ensure that the seat cover will slip onto the frame. Silicone lubricant can be used on either vinyl or cloth.
22.9	To hog ring the seat. (TL)	Reattach the seat to the frame. Ensure electrical wiring is reconnected at this time.
22.10	To reassemble the back and the seat. (IL)	Cut and trim the material to allow reassembly. Some bolts may have to go through the material to attach the back, especially if from a two-door vehicle (two seat) where the seats must hinge forward to allow access to the rear seat.
22.11	To calculate the cost of fabric. (NUM)	Have students create a bill of materials for the job and calculate the cost of the new fabric.