Upholsterer's task (6)

I believe the answer is:

sewing

(Other definitions for sewing that I've seen before include "Genteel pursuit" , "Using a needle and thread" , "Working with a needle" , "Darning" , "Joining by stitching" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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