Furniture Technology Institute

Industrial Sewing Institute

This course is designed to give students an understanding in the basic skills and techniques necessary to be an industrial sewer. The student will be trained in the manufacturing concepts, tools, safety, and the communication skills that will help prepare them for a career as a sewer in various manufacturing settings. Emphasis is placed on machine operation, setup and maintenance, threading, sewing straight lines, corners, curves and welts. Upon successful completion, students should be able to set up and operate a variety of industrial sewing machines.

Upholstery Institute

These courses are designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to become an entry-level upholsterer. In addition, students will learn the soft skills needed for employment. Both courses include core skills training in upholstery manufacturing concepts tools and safety and soft skills training in employability skills, communication, problem-solving and critical thinking.