This training is for professional development purposes and does not replace the MYK authorization certificate required for trainings where MYK authorization is mandatory.

Purpose of the Training

To teach participants furniture upholstery and repair techniques, enabling professional skills to deliver high-quality and aesthetic upholstery services.

Training Content

• Furniture Upholstery and Basic Knowledge:
• Role and responsibilities of an upholsterer
• Furniture structure and basic components
• Upholstery materials and types
• History and evolution of upholstery
• Material Knowledge and Selection:
• Fabric, leather, microfiber, synthetic leather, and other materials
• Material selection: functionality and aesthetic compatibility
• Durability, maintenance, and properties analysis
• Material cutting techniques
• Basic Upholstery Techniques:
• Stretching, cutting, and sewing fabrics
• Cushion filling and base preparation
• Installation and fixation of upholstery fabrics
• Button, zipper, and decorative techniques
• Upholstery applications for different furniture types
• Repair and Renovation Techniques:
• Repairing wood and metal components
• Renovating old furniture and replacing upholstery
• Replacing fabrics and repairing worn parts
• Renewing cushions and pillow fillings
• Aesthetic and Design Skills:
• Color and pattern matching
• Sewing patterns and design harmony
• Creating functional and aesthetic designs
• Designing upholstery for different furniture styles
• Custom designs based on client requests
• Occupational Health and Safety:
• Workshop safety precautions
• Use of personal protective equipment
• Safe use of machines and hand tools
• Proper disposal of waste materials
• Protection against high-noise machinery

The training is open to institutional collaborations (package for institution/company legal entities), and individual applications are not accepted. The training content can be reorganized according to your institutional participant profile and needs. As a result of mutual discussions, the scope and method of the training (face-to-face / online) are determined and the relevant processes are completed. In case of mutual agreement, the date, time, and location of the training are planned in line with the availability of your institution’s participants and our instructors.