NSF Upholstery is proud of its reputation for repairing and restoring most types of furniture, old and new to the delight of their customers. 

We also offer Beginners Upholstery Courses. 

Norman is a fully qualified upholsterer with over 30 years’ experience in the upholstery sector. 

All the team at NSF Upholstery use their expert knowledge and expertise to offer the best service, advice, and solutions to all your furniture repair, re-upholstery, and restoration requirements.

Our Services

We offer free of charge quote/inspection visits - providing estimates for repairs, re-upholstery and made to measure bespoke items to customers' requirements at realistic prices.

Collection and delivery back to the customer on completion of the work.
We always aim to provide excellent, prompt customer service with a helpful, friendly service.
No job too large or small.
The side of a red van featuring the nsf upholstery logo
Foam and Padding Replacement
Fixed and loose cushions
Full Re-upholstery
Sofas and armchairs
Upholstery Repairs
and replacement springs
Structural Frame Repairs
Furniture Restoration
Leather Repairs
replacement panels and full re-upholstery
New and Bespoke Furniture
to Customer Specification
French and Spray Polishing
Dining Room Table and Chairs
Re-polishing/ Spray Paint/ Staining and Lacquer
Colour Matching
All specialist wood finishes offered

Upholstery Courses

Suitable for everyone
Learn the basic techniques in the craft of upholstery and soft furnishings.
Students will gain the skills to take on furniture renovation projects and re-vamp their own furniture.
Beginners Upholstery
Five Day Session Course
Offered Monday – Friday
Five Day Sunday Session Course
Offered over 5 Sundays
Course Details
Sessions - 10.30am - 4.00pm
Fee: £1,200.00 payable by BACS - details on request.
Both the above courses offer learning how to upholster a small opening top foot stool to start with and proceeding to complete either a chaise lounge or Reading Chair.
We provide all you will need to complete the items with the exception of the upholstery fabric.
Students are advised to bring along a pen, notepad and camera to track their progress in completing the course
Beginners Morning ‘Drop In’ Sessions
This course is offered on a 'rolling basis'. Every Tuesday & Thursday 10.30am - 4.00pm -
BOOKING IS REQUIRED IN ADVANCE.
FEE: £14.00 per hour - MINIMUM ATTENDANCE -  3 hours @ £42.00.
You are welcome to stay and complete additional hours up to 4.00pm and pay the fee due at the end of the session.
FEE: Full session 5.5 hours @ £77.00
Students are invited to bring along a small item i.e. small tub chair/foot stool/dining chair seat pad.
You will be taught how to strip the item, how to use the existing cover to create a new template to re-upholster and replace the foam on the item if required.  
Any upholstery sundries used i.e. foam, webbing, staples are charged as extra and payable on completion of the project.
Advanced Upholstery Sessions
Booking in Advance Required
On completing any of the above Beginners courses, you are welcome to continue visiting the workshop with projects to complete of your own.
The sessions are offered in blocks of 6 @ £462.00 or 12 session block @ £924.00.
FEES ARE PAYABLE IN ADVANCE VIA BANK TRANSFER - details on request.
Sessions are open from 10.30am - 4.00pm and can be used on a Tuesday and Thursday.
Contact Us
Find Us
Copley Mill
Huddersfield Road
Stalybridge
Cheshire
SK15 3DN
I attended the week long beginners’ upholstery course where I made a beautiful footstool and chaise lounge in my own fabrics. Norman is a very experienced, friendly teacher and answered all my questions and gave me plenty of future advice. It is a very flexible working environment and I was very surprised at how much information I learnt in the week without being too overloaded. I am hooked and can’t wait to start my next piece of furniture. I would recommend this upholstery course to anybody and look forward to continuing to work with Norman in the future for guidance on other pieces. Thank you!
Wendy
I have really enjoyed the upholstery course and feel I have been given a great insight into the craft of upholstery. Norman is a superb teacher. He is always on hand to help and will show you the best way to do things whilst allowing you to do as much as possible yourself. I had a brilliant time on the course, thank you!
Hannah
An excellent insight into the upholstery business. Thanks so much Norman, your patience, steady teaching and professionalism were amazing. Very proud of my 'masterpieces' and will be definitely booking onto the Advanced Upholstery Course. I would highly recommend your course to others if they want an excellent insight into the upholstery business..
Adele
I came to this course on a recommendation. I would highly recommend this upholstery course to people with any level of experience of upholstery. Norman is very relaxed, patient and works with you at your own pace. I attended the one week upholstery course and really enjoyed making my furniture. Even when you have finished the course Norman provides continual support and advice. I came to this course on a recommendation, just read the testimonials and go for it!
Kerry
The tuition given by Norman is given with skill and expertise. The upholstery course has been excellent. The tuition given by Norman is given with skill and expertise. The final furniture is always of high quality and support is given at each stage of production. I continue to attend the workshop and the atmosphere is always a good one.
David
A re-upholstered two seater rust coloured sofa with the two back cushions in a light coloured floral fabric and piping around the edges of the base cushionsAn unusual black and white zebra print chair with an oversized tall back and one armA large three seater sofa with a black and white small checked pattern and a wooden baseA footstool covered in doctor who themed fabricA mustard coloured armchair with large back, buttons and thin wooden legsA grey armchairA grey footstool with the top open to show storage space inside A dark grey two seater couchA dark grey footstool with a strip of light grey fabric across the topA wooden chair with cushions using a blue and white bike patternA teal velvet armchair with an extension for feetA beige arm chair with a large winged backA leather sofa with different panels in different shades of browns and neutrals, creating a striped effectA grey cushioned chair with wooden armsA silver crushed velvet style armchairA dark leather style chair with short armsA teal velvet dining chair with a subtle texture details, a curved back, and black wooden legsA silver armchair with back button feature