{"id":40307,"date":"2023-12-19T16:58:28","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T16:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/?p=40307"},"modified":"2023-12-19T16:13:39","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T16:13:39","slug":"juggling-being-a-teacher-with-upholstery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/juggling-being-a-teacher-with-upholstery","title":{"rendered":"JUGGLING BEING A TEACHER WITH UPHOLSTERY"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>This week on What\u2019s Your Hustle I got the opportunity to chat with a gentleman by the of Zuzumuzi Lungelo Dlamini.<\/b><\/p>\n

I have been following him on his special social media and what intrigued me was his passion for his work.<\/p>\n

So I sent him a message via his direct messenger requesting to profile his amazing work and he gladly agreed. So today we are going to be inspired by his story which I have headlined ‘Juggling being a teaAcher with upholstery’.Based in Mpholi, Manzini region Dlamini said that he is a high school teacher.<\/p>\n

“I teach mathematics and physics and have side hustle that is upholstery, whereby I repair and cover sofas. I also make and sell cushions” he said.<\/p>\n

“I started doing upholstery back in 2008 when I was in high school during school holidays. My grandfather taught me how to repair and cover sofas.<\/p>\n

My grandfather does upholstery for a living, and I was helping him at his workplace when I started learning this craft” Dlamini shared.<\/p>\n

Dlamini said that he was doing upholstery on the side as while continuing with his studies as well working as a teacher.<\/p>\n

“Upholstery is a good skill to have. Both males and females can learn the skill. A person should not be afraid to get their hands dirty.<\/p>\n

To start, a person can volunteer to assist anyone who does upholstery and learn in the process. This requires being humble, and being curious; asking anything you don\u2019t understand during the job so that you learn in the process.<\/p>\n

Another option would be to apply in a vocational learning institution to study the craft” He said. If you\u2019ve got a piece of furniture that\u2019s looking a bit tired, by learning to upholster you can breathe new life into it. Or if something doesn\u2019t quite go with the decor in your room, upholstering can give it a brand new look.<\/p>\n

With this skill, you can also snap up bargains that are a bit of an eyesore and transform them into stylish and unique pieces, Dlamini said.<\/p>\n

Quizzed on who is his role model Dlamini said that his grandfather is his role model in relation to the craft.<\/p>\n

“Also Steve Jobs in relation to business, an entrepreneur who always made his company creates products that were aesthetic and useful” Dlamini said in closing.<\/p>\n

His tips;<\/p>\n

One of the most important things to know about upholstery is that it\u2019s often a lot easier than it looks.<\/p>\n

You might have seen people on TV or online effortlessly reupholstering furniture and transforming dowdy old chairs into trendy seats in a matter of minutes. But upholstery is a skill, and like any other, it takes time to master properly.<\/p>\n

But with a bit of patience and practise, anyone can learn how to upholster furniture.<\/p>\n

There isn\u2019t any special skill needed to get started \u2013 and you don\u2019t even need to be especially crafty or have any experience with DIY or art.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve learned the basics, you can start practising on more complex pieces, but it\u2019s always best for beginners to start small. Trying to tackle a full armchair or sofa on your first attempt, for example, probably isn\u2019t the best idea.<\/p>\n

Instead, starting off with smaller, simpler pieces can help you to gradually work your way up to more ambitious projects. So what are the best pieces for beginners to start with?<\/p>\n

Anything with straight lines is always a safe bet \u2013 things like footstools, ottomans, bench seats, dining room chairs, and headboards.<\/p>\n

With curved pieces of furniture, you\u2019ll need to make a pleat to tuck the fabric in. But with straight lines, you usually only need to fold the corners over in a process that\u2019s similar to wrapping a present.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve got to grips with the basics, have reupholstered a few simple pieces, and learnt how to use your tools, you can branch out and experiment with bigger challenges.<\/p>\n

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