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Expert-led car and truck upholstery training you can start today – Learn everything you need to know to begin.
This course provides a strong foundation of the most important skills and knowledge you will need to start producing high-quality projects.
Access to ~6 hours of detailed video instruction across 41 individual lessons—easily viewable on common digital devices. Includes PDF downloads for a worksheet and a collection of eBooks that provide valuable resources and will help you get the most out of this course. Students should have internet access.
Whether you are just starting out or have some experience learning auto upholstery, we will have something here for you. This course was developed to teach you everything you need to know to start upholstery, from learning how to use a sewing machine to mastering the core skills needed to take on more complex projects. No previous experience is required.
This series is what you’re looking for! The Lucky Needle Apprentice Course was developed to teach you everything you will need to know to start upholstery.
If you are just starting out or have some experience, these videos will teach you a strong foundation of the most important skills and knowledge you will need to start producing high-quality projects.
The Lucky Needle is an online resource for upholstery. Our intention is to create a platform to help anyone learn the upholstery industry. Whether you have never used a sewing machine or have lots of experience but want to improve your skills, we will have something here for you. We understand how difficult it is to find in-depth information to learn upholstery.
That’s why our goal is to create one place with all the information and resources you will ever need to learn anything about the upholstery industry.
Once you purchase the course you will have lifetime access to a streaming link and be able to watch the videos on any device at your pace, as many times as you wish.
Besides access to the videos, you will also receive PDF downloads that accompany this course and provide valuable resources. These include:
During the video, the teacher explains and shows the techniques in easy-to-understand English. You’ll get close-up views and an in-depth explanations you can’t find in a book.
New methodologies and terminology will be explained to you so that they are clear and easy to understand even if this is the first time you approach the topic.
Easily learn automobile upholstery through step-by-step lessons.
My name is John and I started learning custom upholstery in 2008.
I was lucky enough to have a great teacher when I first started. I learned a great foundation of upholstery skills from him, but that only gets you so far. Over the years I have had to learn so many skills on my own. Most of the time I learned by just figuring things out myself because there is just very little information available about the upholstery trade. It was not an easy path, and I’m still learning new skills every day.
A few years ago, I made a few “How-to” videos and posted them on YouTube, and I received great feedback. This was when I realized how much I enjoy sharing and teaching my knowledge of this industry that I love so much. I want to bring new life back to this dying art. I believe in a world of abundance, and there is more work out there in the industry than I could ever possibly do.
That is why I intend to create an amazing educational resource for people to learn this trade and an amazing community for the upholstery industry to share their knowledge and experience. So, if you’re new or experienced, I’m asking for your help to make this happen!
To get started, you will review the included eBooks and get an overview of the sewing methods and other upholstery skills you will learn throughout this course.
Here, you will find six PDF downloads, including sewing machine guidance, the tools needed to get started, and other information to help you get the most out of this course.
This lesson will teach you how to mark and cut out practice squares, starting with smaller sizes and working up to larger pieces.
In this lesson, you will learn some tips and tricks for cutting fabric to ensure smooth and straight cuts.
In this video, you will learn how to install your needle correctly to protect your thread and prevent it from breaking while sewing.
This lesson explores different types of upholstery needles and provides purchasing tips so you can choose the right one for your sewing machine.
Here, you will learn the benefits of different sewing machine feet, which are best for upholstery, and how to use them.
In this lesson, you learn the best thread type for upholstery and color options to consider when purchasing.
Although every machine is different, this video explains how to thread a standard industrial sewing machine.
This lesson will teach you how to properly set and wind bobbins to ensure quality stitches while sewing upholstery.
While it’s best to check the manual for your specific machine, this video will show you how to install the bobbin in a common industrial sewing machine.
In this lesson, you will learn what seam allowance is and why it matters when you’re measuring and sewing your material.
Here, you will learn how to install a seam guide on your sewing machine to ensure straight and even seams while sewing.
This lesson reviews the lockstitch, how it’s done, and what happens if you don’t use it when you start sewing.
In this lesson, you will learn how some industrial sewing machine features can be helpful when you’re learning to sew.
This video will show you how to set the stitch length on your sewing machine so your seams not only look the way you want but are also strong and durable.
Here, you will learn how to adjust the top and bobbin threads to provide the appropriate amount of tension when sewing.
This lesson will explain how to adjust the foot pressure and height so your stitching flows evenly through the machine while sewing.
Before you get started practicing sewing your seams, this video provides some advice that will help guide you in your upholstery sewing journey.
Now that you’re all set up, this lesson will show you how to sew the most common and basic type of seam, including tips for keeping your stitching even.
In this lesson, you will learn how to add a top stitch and strengthen a basic seam by making a single reinforced seam.
To further enhance a seam’s appearance and strength, this lesson will teach you two ways to make a French or double reinforced seam.
This video shows how to sew a welt cord into a seam and provides a calculation to help you figure out how wide to make your welt wrapping.
Now that you better understand the basic types of straight seams, this lesson explains how to make a curved seam template for creating curved seams.
In this lesson, you will learn tips for preparing your material and making a basic curve seam.
Similar to a straight single reinforced stitch, this video will show you how to make a curved single reinforced seam.
This lesson demonstrates how to create a curved French or double reinforced seam while assuring the seam is spread apart underneath while you sew.
Here, you will learn a trick to make knowing where to place tension when sewing a curved welted seam easier.
In this lesson, you will learn the importance of leaving enough seam allowance and other tips for sewing a square seam.
This lesson will teach you how to sew inside corners and explain why making precise reference marks during pattern-making is essential for this type of seam.
In this video, you will learn how hems and seams differ and how to make straight and curved hems using a template.
In this lesson, you will learn how to make carpet binding, paying close attention to maintaining an even seam for a nice edge finish.
Here, you will explore the hidden stitch carpet binding and learn a few tricks for sewing this more challenging seam.
This lesson discusses marking utensils and the benefits and challenges each presents when using them on different materials.
In this lesson, you will learn the necessary terms and mathematics for how to calculate pleats.
This lesson demonstrates how to properly lay out the plot points from your pleat calculations and sew pleats.
This video reviews the necessary tools, products, and techniques for cleaning and maintaining your sewing machine.
Here, you will learn tips for selecting staples and using a staple gun that provides the proper amount of pressure for your project.
This lesson discusses the tools needed to apply contact cement to upholstery and techniques for using them.
This lesson will dive deeper into common concerns when using a glue gun with contact cement and how and when to clean it.
Snaps and grommets are important for making upholstery removable; here, you will learn the necessary installation tools and techniques.
This final lesson explores some common problems you might encounter while sewing upholstery and explains how to handle them if they happen to you.
Here are some screenshots from lessons in the course.
Are you new to upholstery?
Do you have a project at home that is waiting for upholstery?
Want to start a career in upholstery?
Whether you are just starting out or have some experience, we will have something here for you. This course was developed to teach you everything you need to know to start upholstery, from learning how to use a sewing machine to mastering the core skills needed to take on more complex projects. No previous experience is required.
Once you complete the purchase and are logged in, you will see a menu option appear for this course under “My Courses”. There, you can click to enter the course, view the lessons, and then progress through each one at your own pace.
We think you’ll find a lot of value in this course and what you can learn from it. If you’re not completely happy, we will refund 100% of your money!
The course is on our responsively-designed platform, so it can be easily viewed and enjoyed on most common digital devices such as desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices that have an internet connection.
You’ll have instant and lifetime access to this course.
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John@TheLuckyNeedle.com
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