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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Upholstery and upcycling furniture and interiors

Upholstery and upcycling furniture and interiors

In-person course

Derbyshire - Next course on 19th October 2021

Whether you want to upholster an old footstool, recover and revise a lampshade and stand, use decoupage to create a quirky chest of drawers or desk, make a roman blind or simply learn to use a sewing machine....this is the workshop for you! Lucy has oodles of skills and ideas to inspire you! From decoupage, paint effects, fabric application and quirky design concepts, this workshop will give you the skills and inspiration to transform your interior product. As well as learning many skills and techniques from Lucy you will also...

Whether you want to upholster an old footstool, recover and revise a lampshade and stand, use decoupage to create a quirky chest of drawers or desk, make a roman blind...

Machine made lined curtains

Machine made lined curtains

In-person course

Greater Manchester - Next course on 20th September 2021

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. 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 required fabric quantities when using both plain and patterned...

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...

Bespoke Interlined Curtains

Bespoke Interlined Curtains

In-person course

Greater Manchester - Next course on 20th September 2021

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. 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 feel and appearance, whilst acting as an insulator. You...

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...

Beginners sewing classes on one to one basis

Beginners sewing classes on one to one basis

In-person course

Hampshire - Next course on 4th October 2021

Beginners sewing workshops every !st Monday of the month. Bring your own sewing machine [we can loan at additional cost]. Contact us for material required as sometimes we need you to cut out the fabric to save on time.. Each month we have a 2-hour project all designed for beginners. We try to learn new techniques each month for example: Tote bag - bring your own fabric 6th Sept Zipped cushion -you will be instructed on material requirements.4th Oct - Stylish storage box for patterns etc.8th Nov 6th Dec -...

Beginners sewing workshops every !st Monday of the month. Bring your own sewing machine [we can loan at additional cost]. Contact us for material required as sometimes we need you...

Learn to make Roman Blinds - Worcestershire

Learn to make Roman Blinds - Worcestershire

In-person course

Worcestershire - Next course on 9th October 2021

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 rods which can be used for your blind...

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...

4 day course in upholstery, soft furnishings or loose covers

4 day course in upholstery, soft furnishings or loose covers

In-person course

Derbyshire - Next course on 18th March 2022

Angie aims on 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...

Angie aims on 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...

Upholstery and soft furnishings 2 day course

Upholstery and soft furnishings 2 day course

In-person course

Derbyshire - Next course on 19th February 2022

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...

Lampshade making at ShedLight

Lampshade making at ShedLight

In-person course

Staffordshire - Next course on 20th September 2021

**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?...

Piped cushion with lapped zip and applique design detail

Piped cushion with lapped zip and applique design detail

In-person course

Greater Manchester - Next course on 20th September 2021

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 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 the rear of the cushion. You will also learn...

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...

Three day course in upholstery and soft furnishings

Three day course in upholstery and soft furnishings

In-person course

Derbyshire - Next course on 18th February 2022

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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