Is being an upholsterer a good fit for you?
Makes, repairs and replaces the padding and covers on furniture, cars and other vehicle seats.
What the work involves
- Fits and fixes covering material onto frames using hand tools, power tools, glue or staples.
- Measures and cuts new covering material, following sketches and design details.
- Builds furniture up with stuffing, felt or foam to make smooth, rounded surfaces.
- Makes and restores custom upholstered furniture using hand tools and knowledge of fabrics.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on, creative and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if an upholsterer is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.