Soft furnishings (cushions, blinds and curtains) courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

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Learn to make curtains, blinds and cushion covers at soft furnishing classes and workshops taught all across the UK. Enjoyable and useful courses that teach you the skills to make your home beautiful. Would you like to learn how to make all your own soft furnishings? Come and join a course, workshop or group and be inspired by an expert teacher who will share their skill with you.

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Learn to make Roman Blinds - Worcestershire

Worcestershire - Next course on 10th September 2022

Learn to make Roman Blinds - Worcestershire

Learn to make machine sewn roman blinds. You will learn how to: - Measure your window - Calculate fabric requirements - Calculate pleat depth - Attach rod tape - Attach velcro fastening - Make a lining - Make a bottom bar casing - Put the blind and rods together to be ready to hang You will make a lined sample blind to keep fabric provided. Basic sewing skills required. Includes full written instructions with an easy calculation guide for reference. A demonstration will be given of type of track and...

Learn to make machine sewn roman blinds. You will learn how to: - Measure your window - Calculate fabric requirements - Calculate pleat depth - Attach rod tape - Attach...

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Machine made lined curtains - One to one tuition

Greater Manchester - Next course on 26th May 2022

Machine made lined curtains - One to one tuition

I am City & Guilds trained and qualified in soft furnishing making and hold Level 3 Award in Education & Training. I will teach you how to make soft furnishings to a professional standard. All workshops are on a 1-2-1 personal tuition basis. This workshop is suitable for students with minimal sewing experience. I will teach you all the skills necessary to construct lined curtains to a professional standard. You will learn: How to measure windows; How to construct curtains with a commercial heading tape attached; How to calculate your...

I am City & Guilds trained and qualified in soft furnishing making and hold Level 3 Award in Education & Training. I will teach you how to make soft furnishings...

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Bespoke Interlined Curtains - One to one tuition

Greater Manchester - Next course on 26th May 2022

Bespoke Interlined Curtains - One to one tuition

I am City & Guilds trained and qualified in soft furnishing making and hold Level 3 Award in Education & Training. I will teach you how to make bespoke soft furnishings to a professional standard. This workshop is more suitable for those with some sewing experience. All workshops are on a 1-2-1 personal tuition basis You will learn how to produce professionally finished curtains, considered to be "high end" luxury. Following traditional techniques, they are predominantly hand sewn with weighted hems and mitred corners. The internal layer adds a sumptuous...

I am City & Guilds trained and qualified in soft furnishing making and hold Level 3 Award in Education & Training. I will teach you how to make bespoke soft...

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Beginners sewing classes on one to one basis

Hampshire - Next course on 6th June 2022

Beginners sewing classes on one to one basis

NEW YEAR learn to sew with basic sewing projects Sew-b-it has been doing workshops for the past 7 years . Beginners sewing workshops every !st Monday of the month. Bring your own sewing machine and fabric . When you book I will inform you of fabric requirements etc Contact me for material required as sometimes we need you to cut out the fabric to save on time.. Each month I have a 2-hour project all designed for beginners. You learn new techniques each month Tote bag - bring your own...

NEW YEAR learn to sew with basic sewing projects Sew-b-it has been doing workshops for the past 7 years . Beginners sewing workshops every !st Monday of the month. Bring...

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4 day course in upholstery, soft furnishings or loose covers

Derbyshire - Next course on 21st October 2022

4 day course in upholstery, soft furnishings or loose covers

Angie aims at this 4-day course to introduce new students to the wonderful occupations of either upholstery, soft furnishings or loose covers, in a happy balance between learning and enjoyment, so that you can go home and transform your homes. She has been teaching for nearly 18 years from her home just outside Matlock on the edge of the Peak District. There are 3 students on this 4-day course. The small student numbers mean that I can provide one to one tuition and a lot can therefore be achieved on...

Angie aims at this 4-day course to introduce new students to the wonderful occupations of either upholstery, soft furnishings or loose covers, in a happy balance between learning and enjoyment,...

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Lampshade making at ShedLight

Staffordshire - Next course on 25th May 2022

Lampshade making at ShedLight

**COVID-19 Procedures in place for your safety** Have you ever wanted to make a lampshade to match your soft furnishings, or transform that piece of vintage fabric into something useful? This relaxed and supportive 3 hour, morning or afternoon workshop, introduces you to the simple techniques and tools required to make a basic 30cms drum lampshade (other sizes/heights available by prior arrangement). A range of attractive modern/vintage/African cotton print fabrics are available for you to choose from. Cannot make it to me? For a minimum of 2 people, I am...

**COVID-19 Procedures in place for your safety** Have you ever wanted to make a lampshade to match your soft furnishings, or transform that piece of vintage fabric into something useful?...

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Upholstery and soft furnishings 2 day course

Derbyshire - Next course on 2nd July 2022

Upholstery and soft furnishings 2 day course

Angie introduces students on this 2 day course to the wonderful occupations of either upholstery, soft furnishings or covers so that you can go home and transform your homes. She has been teaching for nearly 18 years from her home just outside Matlock on the edge of the peak District and aims to find a happy balance between learning and enjoyment. There are 3 students on this 2 day introductory course ideal for beginners (or the very rusty) to try out and see if it is the craft for them....

Angie introduces students on this 2 day course to the wonderful occupations of either upholstery, soft furnishings or covers so that you can go home and transform your homes. She...

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Piped cushion with lapped zip - One to one tuition

Greater Manchester - Next course on 26th May 2022

Piped cushion with lapped zip - One to one tuition

I am City & Guilds trained and qualified in soft furnishing making and hold Level 3 Award in Education & Training. I will teach you how to make soft furnishings to a professional standard. These classes are suitable for students with minimal experience to advanced. All workshops are on a 1-2-1 personal tuition basis. This is a very constructive workshop teaching valuable techniques which are often used when making other soft furnishing projects. You will learn how to make, join and attach piping, plus, insert a lapped zip in to...

I am City & Guilds trained and qualified in soft furnishing making and hold Level 3 Award in Education & Training. I will teach you how to make soft furnishings...

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Three day course in upholstery and soft furnishings

Derbyshire - Next course on 1st July 2022

Three day course in upholstery and soft furnishings

There are 3 students on this course and Angie introduces them to the wonderful occupations of either upholstery, soft furnishings or loose covers so that you can go home and transform your homes. She has been teaching for nearly 18 years from her home just outside Matlock on the edge of the peak District and aims to find a happy balance between learning and enjoyment. Some suggestions as to suitable projects are as follows: Upholstery - a fireside, winged armchair or a bedroom chair, traditional dining chair, headboard, footstool (small...

There are 3 students on this course and Angie introduces them to the wonderful occupations of either upholstery, soft furnishings or loose covers so that you can go home and...

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Beginners Arm knitting workshop - make a chunky knit throw, Newbury

Berkshire - Next course on 6th June 2022

Beginners Arm knitting workshop - make a chunky knit throw, Newbury

Arm Knitting Workshops at The Ugly Duckling Pottey Studio in Newbury! Learn how to knit an on-trend arm knitted throw perfect for any interior, great to snuggle under on those chilly evenings or the perfect present for a loved one! ⭐️ Suitable for Complete Beginners ⭐️ You will make and take a whole throw during the session. You won't need to finish your throw at home! The workshop includes 2 kg of vegan giant yarn to make a throw the rough size of 24 inch wide x 67 inch long....

Arm Knitting Workshops at The Ugly Duckling Pottey Studio in Newbury! Learn how to knit an on-trend arm knitted throw perfect for any interior, great to snuggle under on those...

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