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Very interesting, thanks.  That is kind of what I was thinking. I have seen furniture by the road and in yard sales.  I have not stopped but I want to finish my chair and find a sewing machine.  That is what I wanted to do to get experience and at least try and make a little but it looks like I will have to do a little research to find furniture that is worth doing and trying to sell it.  Thanks for the models.  I will do some looking into those models and see what I can find.

That is kind of what I thought.  I figured without them picking the fabric and style of furniture it would be a crap shoot.  Thanks.  I think I might get enough practice from family and friends.  I just have to find a sewing machine.  Any ideas of what to get and where.  Starting out I don't have a lot of cash so...

First thanks again for the encouragement.  For my recliner that I am doing it looks like I will be re-using the foam for the back rest.  New cotton and nu foam and a marshall for the seat.  The back foam is the only thing I will be re-using.  Is it profitable to get furniture from rummage sales or estate sales, etc something really cheap and re-do?  I suppose there are a lot of variables.

Thanks.  Yes I am a bit over 20.  Yes I have had offers from family and friends to do their stuff.  Yes I would do some, but not for free, to gain the experience.  I was hoping to do part time unless I can make some good money.  What kind of hourly or by the job money can be made?  The class is good, I wish she would explain a little more, but I understand other students need attention also.  In class we just tear apart, fill holes, tie, put padding on, cut out fabric and put fabric on.  Basically doing a project and asking questions as we go.  Not the way I would do it but I am learning.

A lot of great advice.  Thanks.  About my class.  She is a retired upholsterer.  Teaches part time.  I am allowed to take a piece of furniture in and she helps and shows us what to do.  I will be honest, going in I thought "can't be that hard".  Boy was I wrong.  There is a lot more to this than I thought.  Classes are in short blocks.  I am doing a recliner I have had for about 15 years.  She told me in my second class, a recliner is probably the toughest.  Too late now. I have signed up for my third class.  I should finish my chair.  I would like to at the very least,  learn to do cushions and maybe do that part time on the side, while learning.  I also have a couch, just as old that I am going to practice on in my basement.  She has us strip everything down to the wood and start from scratch.  Maybe I could retire early and do this part time.  I enjoy taking something from nothing and seeing the end result.

I am currently taking classes in reupholstery.  I am not sure if I want to do it full time in my own shop.  I know it will take time to learn enough to start my own.  Anyone have any advice on when to start, how to start etc.

Thanks in advance.
Wayne