Upholstery 10, 20, 30: Curriculum Guidelines

Module 7: Stripping Furniture (Optional)

Suggested time: 2-10 hours
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Modules 2, 3, and 4

Foundational Objectives

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.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To develop an understanding of both the value and limitations of technology within upholstery. (TL)

	Learning Objective	Notes
		Stripping of furniture is introduced in this module. The practice and application of the skills should be integrated in other modules when appropriate.
7.1	To understand the proper alignment of the fabric on a piece of furniture prior to stripping.	Demonstrate how to determine the right, left, front and back of the furniture parts.
7.2	To use stripping hand tools to remove all the parts (TL)	Students will demonstrate the correct manner of stripping staples or tacks that hold fabric. Have the students strip a piece of furniture that has come into the shop to be refinished.
7.3	To identify removed parts using the industry abbreviations. (COM)	Students will become familiar with and use abbreviations: front (f), outside back (ob), inside back (ib), right inside arm (ria), left outside arm (loa), etc.
7.4	To remove and identify foundational and padding fabrics. (TL)	Students will remove the padding and use a journal with sketches or pictures to record how the padding was attached. If the padding was hand sewn to the foundation, have the students draw a diagram and note how this was done. This will ensure correct reattachment in the reassembly process. A video tape of the padding removal could be shot. This might be an opportunity to partner with a communications production technology class.
7.5	To analyze and remove springs. (CCT)	The students will use a journal with pictures, diagrams, or video to make a record of the method of spring and tie attachment. The student will save all fabrics removed including all cord ties, even if cut. Develop a storage system for students to store parts and supplies for each project.