AMUSF Stage 1 Qualification – Upholstery Craft Certificate

Take your upholstery skills to a professional level with our AMUSF Stage 1 upholstery course. This comprehensive programme combines practical projects with expert guidance, ensuring you acquire essential skills and confidence to step into the industry. Develop your craft through hands-on experience with diverse upholstery projects, preparing you for a creative future.

Course Overview

During AMUSF Stage 1, you will undertake various projects that build a solid foundation in upholstery. 

Upholstery Exercise Pieces

• Drop-in dining seat pad (modern materials)
• Drop-in dining seat pad (traditional materials including fabric and bottoming cloth)
• Stitched and stuffed stool (traditional materials and methods including fabric and bottoming)
• Sprung arm exercise for an inset facing (traditional materials and methods)

Furniture Restoration and Finishing

• Basic frame repair
• Reviving and restoring the assessment dining chair

Machine Sewing

• Sewing for control methods
• Sewing piped seams and decorative machine sewing techniques
• Box Cushion with piping and zip (sample)
• Bolster End with piping (sample)

Research Module

• Introduction to fabrics (fibres, weaving methods, and textile history)
• Modern fabric (on-demand printing, collections, and basic fabric design)

Stage 1 Assessment Projects

• Sprung dining chair (traditional materials and methods including fabric and bottoming cloth)
• Scatter cushion with piping and zip
• Upholstered and lined box with deep-buttoned lid (modern materials, with minimum 3 diamonds)
• Portfolio containing notes and details of work in progress (ungraded but required for assessment)
• Fabric Characteristics, Identification, and Appropriate Usage (written research project)

Note: Either the box or the scatter cushion should include decorative detail/fabric manipulation.

Benefits of the Course

With small class sizes, you will receive personalised attention and one-on-one tutoring. The course offers hands-on learning through a variety of projects, fostering both practical skills and creativity. Our supportive and collaborative environment ensures a positive learning experience.

Additional Opportunities and Resources

We offer regular guided trips to sites relevant to upholstery, along with guest talks from industry experts. All tools are provided, and any additional costs are detailed upfront. You can also store your assessment furniture at the workshop for the duration of the course.

AMUSF Stage 1 Students’ Portfolio