Where to learn how to reupholster? (Charlotte: sale, custom home, buying)

[diertac]

I'm kind of on a kick refinishing our own furniture instead of buying new right now. I have a couple of chairs and a small loveseat I'd love to reupholster, but I want to learn how to do it myself. I've read that it isn't rocket science, but it does take patience and a little formal training.

Anyone know if there's a place in Charlotte that offers classes in reupholstering furniture? I tried Googling CPCC but didn't find anything. Not sure where else to look. Thanks!!

[NCyank]

Many years ago I found a how-to video at our local library. It was very detailed and informative. I watched it at least 4 times through and had planned to get a piece of furniture at Good Will or yard sale and use an inexpensive fabric as a practice piece. I ended up doing fitted slipcovers instead.

If you can't find a class I'd look for a DVD or book to start.

[diertac]

Thanks NCyank. I found this one near Carowinds, but the beginner class will require me to take a week off work and cost $1592!

http://www.chfschool.com

I've got to think that a community or regional college must teach this trade. Surely, so close to the furniture capital of the country, we've got to have a variety of options somewhere. My Google-fu is failing me, however. I may have to go the DVD route, didn't think of that one. Thanks.

[lumbollo]

I have a cousin that was self taught who ran a successful business doing this for years. He basically learned by getting some yard sale furniture and "de-upholstering" it. It doesn't appear to be that hard as he said once that cutting the pattern out of the new material was the hard part and even that is made easier if you have the old one to work with.

[NCyank]

Originally Posted by diertac

Thanks NCyank. I found this one near Carowinds, but the beginner class will require me to take a week off work and cost $1592!

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I've got to think that a community or regional college must teach this trade. Surely, so close to the furniture capital of the country, we've got to have a variety of options somewhere. My Google-fu is failing me, however. I may have to go the DVD route, didn't think of that one. Thanks.

I agree....
If you were going to go into business it might make sense to take such a class but I'd be in favor of the self taught method if you are going to be doing this as a hobby rather than for an income.
Have fun!!