Le rembourré EN • Upholstering a pouf seat
CO-LINGUAL COURSE
Create a pouf with decorative buttons
This course introduces you to the basics of upholstery by guiding you through the process of making a pouf with decorative buttons. You’ll learn essential techniques while creating a padded seat with exposed wooden legs, customized with the fabric of your choice.
You will be guided through the key steps of upholstery, including the installation of straps, foam, and cover fabric, with a special focus on the quality of the finish. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind ottoman, designed and crafted by your own hands.
PLEASE NOTE : This course is co-lingual (French–English), which means that francophone and anglophone participants form a single group and attend the same classes. The trainer adjusts the language of teaching to accommodate the group or alternates between French and English. All participants may speak the language of their choice, and the trainer will make sure that everyone understands the content.
It is not necessary to be bilingual to register, but basic understanding of both languages may be helpful. Because this course is based on manual work and individual exploration, it is particularly well suited to this way of working. We consider linguistic diversity an asset, and we ask that you show inclusiveness, kindness, and respect.
Prerequisites for the course
Beginner course – No prerequisites
Number of sessions
1 session
Training duration
6 hours
Cost
340 $ + txs
Pouf upholstery course in pictures
Schedule
Group 1
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9 AM to 4 PM
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Answers to frequently asked questions about seat upholstery
Is upholstery accessible to beginners?
Yes, upholstery is accessible to beginners, even those with no prior experience. With the right guidance, you can quickly learn the basics of upholstery.
In Le rembourré EN course, you’ll learn the fundamental techniques step by step in a guided, hands-on setting, creating a practical, functional piece in just 6 hours.
What is a upholstery seat?
The seat of a chair is the part you sit on, designed to provide comfort and support. In the case of a pouf, the base consists of a wooden frame (frame and legs) to which the seat is attached.
In this course, you will learn how to upholster the seat of a pouf with four exposed wooden legs. Using a pre-assembled wooden frame provided by ÉÉAM, you will create a upholstery, tufted pouf customized with the fabric of your choice.
What is the difference between buttons and tufting in upholstery?
Buttoning involves securing specific points on an upholstered surface to create depth and hold the materials in place. Tufting, on the other hand, goes further by incorporating folds between these points, requiring more advanced fabric manipulation.
In this course, in addition to learning the basics of upholstery, you will learn how to cover, position, and secure buttons to create depth and give structure to the seat. This accessible technique allows you to achieve a refined finish in just a few hours.
Course plan
- Scissors
- Foam cutter
- Staple gun (powered by compressed air)
- Needles and other small tools
- How to install elastic webbing
- Making a cutting plan for the fabric
- Creating a shape with foam and polyester
- Stretching the fabric and executing pleats in the corners for a high-end finish
- Making buttons
- Fixing buttons to the upholstered stool
- Wooden footstool frame with legs and all materials (except final fabric) and tools to upholster the footstool
- Course notebook
- If needed, ear/eye protective gear
IMPORTANT : Each participant must bring their own choice of upholstery fabric (1 metre). This fabric should ideally have a resistance of minimum 25 000 double rubs. Shops like C&M Textiles and Fabricville have staff that will be able to advise. There are also numerous fabric shops on the rue St-Hubert that have an extensive upholstery section.
If you have one, you can bring:
- a dust mask
- hearing protectors
- safety glasses
- safety shoes
Schedule for the pouf upholstery course
- Presentation, objectives and description of project
- Stretching webbing on the frame
- Measuring and cutting foam and polyester
- Fixing foam to the frame, adjusting the shape by attaching polyester batting with staples
- Making a cutting plan and cutting the fabric
- Fixing the fabric to the frame with staples
- Creating even and uniform pleats on all four corners
- If desired : covering buttons in fabric and fixing them to the upholstered stool
Participants
Unless otherwise specified, ÉÉAM general public courses are only open to people 18 years of age and older.
As openness and inclusion are essential values for the ÉÉAM, the school strives to accommodate everyone who is interested in cabinetmaking. If you live with a functional limitation and have questions regarding your ability to attend training, please contact us to discuss.
