Upholstery 10, 20, 30: Curriculum Guidelines

Module 9: Jute Webbing Foundations (Optional)

Suggested time: 4-12 hours
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Modules 2 and 3

Foundational Objectives

To develop general knowledge of basic upholstery concepts and technologies
To demonstrate safe working practices for the upholstery industry.
To develop independent decision-making skills pertaining to the upholstery industry.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To develop critical thinking when upholstering. (CCT)
o provide opportunities for students' active involvement in the use of technology as a learning tool. (TL)
To develop students' understanding of the practical uses of mathematical concepts in upholstery. (NUM)

	Learning Objective	Notes
9.1	To understand the purpose of webbing.	Students will record the purpose of webbing and diagrams of proper webbing installation in their journals.
9.2	To measure the amount of webbing required. (NUM)	Students will do webbing for an ottoman or other object lab project. Students will choose the style of webbing installation for the job. Students will measure the webbing required. In a classroom setting, have the students discuss the choices they have made and the amount of webbing required.
9.3	To measure and place webbing in the correct location. (NUM)
9.4	To use the fold-over method of attaching jute webbing. (TL)	Explain the purpose of the fold-over method. Demonstrate the fold-over method using a tack hammer.
9.5	To use a webbing stretcher. (TL)	Students will make and use their own webbing stretcher. Students should practise proper webbing stretcher use.
9.6	To attach the webbing while using the webbing stretcher.	Using a tack hammer or stapler, attach webbing.
9.7	To attach burlap over the webbing.	The student will measure the amount of burlap required and attach it using either a tack hammer or stapler.
9.8	To reweb the back of a chair.	Measure, cut, lay out, and reweb a chair back.
9.9	To calculate the cost of the webbing. (NUM)	Start a bill of materials for the job and calculate the cost of the webbing and enter the cost on the bill.
		Projects: There are a number of projects that will afford student practice. There are often staff room chairs or board office chairs that have a web base. Other places to find web-based furniture are senior citizen's residences or day care centres. Good student projects would be a footstool or ottoman. Examples of each can be found in the recommended resources list.