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AUT 275 - Basic Automotive Upholstery


Description: Introduction to automotive and motorcycle upholstery. Includes power sewing machines, tools, and new coverings for bucket, bench and motorcycle seats.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 1
Lab: 4

Course Content:
  1. Shop environments and safety principles
  2. Special industry tools
  3. Fabrics
  4. Seat removal
  5. Cover removal
  6. Measure and layout cut list
  7. Cutting material
  8. Sewing material
  9. Framework
  10. Frame covering
  11. Fabricated seating

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Work in an upholstery shop environment. (1)
  2. Use specialty tools. (2)
  3. Select fabric for specific projects. (3)
  4. Estimate fabric yardage. (3)
  5. Remove seating using appropriate tools. (4)
  6. Remove covering from frame. (5)
  7. Develop a cut list. (6)
  8. Cut and sew fabric. (7,8)
  9. Repair and re-cover a seat frame. (9,10)
  10. Install fabricated seating. (11)