Attaches gimp, braid, binding, skirts, or other trimming material to upholstered frames, following instruction on work ticket, using glue, staples, nails, or tacks.

Calculates estimated price of making and installing household accessories, such as draperies, slipcovers, window shades, and furniture upholstery. Computes cost of fabric and hardware, according to measurements, work specifications, and type of fabric to be used, using calculator. Details itemized... [+] More

Calculates estimated price of making and installing household accessories, such as draperies, slipcovers, window shades, and furniture upholstery. Computes cost of fabric and hardware, according to measurements, work specifications, and type of fabric to be used, using calculator. Details itemized cost of labor in making and installing goods. Records total price on sales check or contract. May contact customer to obtain additional information about order. May confer with architects and interior decorators to obtain additional information when computing estimates for commercial orders. May take measurements for draperies, upholstery, slip covers, or shades in customer's home drapery and upholstery measurer. May specialize in estimating price of specific type of household accessory. [-] Less

Calls at customers' homes to take measurements for and estimate cost of fabricating draperies and window shades, slipcovers, and upholstery

measures area of furniture to be covered. Draws sketches to scale of work to be done. Discusses selection of fabric and... [+] More

Calls at customers' homes to take measurements for and estimate cost of fabricating draperies and window shades, slipcovers, and upholstery

measures area of furniture to be covered. Draws sketches to scale of work to be done. Discusses selection of fabric and other materials with customer, using material samples, and informs customer of material, fabrication, and installations costs. May be designated according to specialty as slip-cover estimator; window-shade estimator. [-] Less

Calls at customers' homes to take measurements for and estimate cost of fabricating draperies and window shades, slipcovers, and upholstery

measures area of furniture to be covered. Draws sketches to scale of work to be done. Discusses selection of fabric and... [+] More

Calls at customers' homes to take measurements for and estimate cost of fabricating draperies and window shades, slipcovers, and upholstery

measures area of furniture to be covered. Draws sketches to scale of work to be done. Discusses selection of fabric and other materials with customer, using material samples, and informs customer of material, fabrication, and installations costs. May be designated according to specialty as slip-cover estimator; window-shade estimator. [-] Less

Fits and installs automobile seat covers and convertible-top

examines standard pattern or removes automobile seat or top and measures it to determine amount of cover material required. Cuts material, using shears, and places it on pattern or pins it to seat... [+] More

Fits and installs automobile seat covers and convertible-top

examines standard pattern or removes automobile seat or top and measures it to determine amount of cover material required. Cuts material, using shears, and places it on pattern or pins it to seat or top frame. Marks material with chalk to indicate where it is to be sewed, reinforced, and decorated. Secures completed covers, using tacks, staples, and pliers. May operate sewing machine. [-] Less

Cleans and renovates interiors of homes damaged by fire, smoke, or water, using commercial cleaning equipment. Receives work orders and schedules from supervisor. Drives van equipped with floor-mounted or portable commercial carpet, upholstery, and interior cleaning machines, tools, and supplies... [+] More

Cleans and renovates interiors of homes damaged by fire, smoke, or water, using commercial cleaning equipment. Receives work orders and schedules from supervisor. Drives van equipped with floor-mounted or portable commercial carpet, upholstery, and interior cleaning machines, tools, and supplies to work site. Cleans carpet, upholstery, floors, walls, ceilings, draperies, windows, and room accessories to remove effects of smoke and water damage such as dirt, soot, stains, mildew, and excess water and moisture, using commercial cleaning machines mounted in van with extension hoses or portable cleaning machines and variety of work aids, such as vacuum cleaners, chemical cleaning solutions, ladders, drop cloths, sponges, buckets, mops, and brushes. Places fans and dehumidifiers in strategic room locations to remove moisture from carpet, upholstery, and air. Verifies moisture presence and removal with moisture sensor. Sprays or fogs carpet, upholstery, and accessories with fabric conditioners and protectors, deodorizers, and disinfectants, using hand and power sprayers and electric foggers, applying knowledge of types of fabrics, dyes, and chemical sprays. Inspects completed restoration to ensure conformance to standards. Collects payments and discusses results of work with customers. [-] Less

Cleans upholstery on new furniture preparatory to storage or shipping

inspects spots to ascertain composition, selects solvent, and applies it to spot with cloth or brush. Cleans dust, lint, and cloth scraps from fabric, using airhose or vacuum cleaner. Applies steam... [+] More

Cleans upholstery on new furniture preparatory to storage or shipping

inspects spots to ascertain composition, selects solvent, and applies it to spot with cloth or brush. Cleans dust, lint, and cloth scraps from fabric, using airhose or vacuum cleaner. Applies steam to upholstery from steam hose to raise nap, brighten color, and tighten fabric. May smooth upholstery into folds or push padding to corners of cushions and backs with pick. May rub exposed wooden parts with furniture polish. When applying steam to cleaned upholstery, may be designated steam cleaner. [-] Less

Repairs or replaces damaged or defective upholstery on chairs or sofas

examines upholstery to locate defects. Sews tears or rips with needle and thread. Pulls tacks or staples from defective upholstery, using hammer or pliers, and removes upholstery from frame. Tacks,... [+] More

Repairs or replaces damaged or defective upholstery on chairs or sofas

examines upholstery to locate defects. Sews tears or rips with needle and thread. Pulls tacks or staples from defective upholstery, using hammer or pliers, and removes upholstery from frame. Tacks, sews, or staples replacement upholstery to frame. May cut covering from bolt of cloth, using part removed as pattern, or may carry defective parts to cutters to have replacement parts cut to specifications. [-] Less

Operates sewing machine to join cut fabric parts to fabricate upholstery coverings for aircraft, automobile, boat, household, and railroad furnishings

may sew pull bands into seams of upholstery parts. May sew welts or false pleats into upholstered furniture covers and be... [+] More

Operates sewing machine to join cut fabric parts to fabricate upholstery coverings for aircraft, automobile, boat, household, and railroad furnishings

may sew pull bands into seams of upholstery parts. May sew welts or false pleats into upholstered furniture covers and be designated welt sewer. May sew cord into fabric to make boxpleats and be designated boxing-machine operator. May be designated according to section or part seamed as cover maker; cushion closer; cushion maker ii. Performs duties as described under sewing-machine operator, regular equipment. [-] Less