DP Kustom Upholstery (760) 750-0702

Training courses

Basic Upholstery Course

A hands-on introduction for beginners, taught in our working shop in Hutto, Texas. You'll learn how to take a piece apart, work with foam and fabric, sew the basic seams, and finish a project of your own.

Duration 3 months
Format In-person
Location Hutto, TX
Request course info → Call (760) 750-0702
Upholstery instructor guiding a student while marking a pattern on leather

What you'll learn

Eight modules over 3 months — from the first tool you pick up to a finished piece you take home.

01
Tools and shop safety
  • Staple guns, shears, hog-ring pliers, and hand tools
  • Industrial sewing machine basics: threading, tension, maintenance
  • Safe work habits in the shop
02
Materials
  • Upholstery fabric, vinyl, leather, and marine-grade vinyl
  • Foam types and densities, batting, and webbing
  • Thread, adhesives, and choosing the right material for each job
03
Teardown and prep
  • Removing old upholstery without damaging the frame
  • Documenting and labeling each piece to reuse as a pattern
  • Inspecting and repairing the frame and springs
04
Measuring, patterns, and cutting
  • Taking accurate measurements
  • Making templates and adding seam allowances
  • Laying out and cutting to minimize waste
05
Foam and padding
  • Cutting and shaping foam
  • Gluing and layering
  • Adding batting for a smooth, even finish
06
Sewing fundamentals
  • Straight seams and curves
  • Welting and piping
  • Zippers and decorative topstitching
07
Covering and finishing
  • Stretching and stapling the cover
  • Clean corners and pleats
  • Trim, dust cover, and final inspection
08
Final project
  • Recover a seat or cushion from start to finish
  • Apply every step of the course on one real piece

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Call or text
(760) 750-0702
Email
info@dpkustom.com
Shop address
1855 County Road 137
Hutto, TX