753490 - Other upholsterers and related workers

Other upholsterers and related workers, not included in unit group 7534 'Upholsterers and related workers', who sew, repair and replace furniture, interior fittings, orthopedic devices, seats, dashboards, drop downs, vinyl roofs and other automotive upholstery, parts of wagons, aircraft, ships and similar products made of fabric, natural or artificial leather or other upholstery material. They also sew and repair cushions, blankets and mattresses

Main activities

discusses upholstery material with customers and determines the price; 
prepares upholstery templates according to sketches or drawings; 
lays out upholstery materials, measures and cuts according to templates; 
installs safety springs, padding and covering material; 
sews upholstery material by hand or joins upholstery parts together.

Characteristic competences

sew up material tears with a needle and thread; renew antique furniture; use chisels, magnetic hammers and long needles; cooperate with interior designers; to make blankets, cushions and mattresses.