Sew a Wool Draft Stopper – Beginner-Friendly One-Day Sewing Workshop

Description

Draft stopper sewing workshop. On this one-day course, you’ll create your own beautiful, and functional wool-filled draft stopper — ready to take home and put to use straight away! This workshop is perfect for beginners as well as those with some sewing experience. With a small class size (maximum of 4 people), you’ll enjoy plenty of one-to-one guidance and a relaxed, supportive atmosphere — it’s great fun to do with a friend too! You’ll be guided step-by-step through the making process, gaining hands-on experience with professional equipment and learning valuable new sewing skills. By the end of the day you will have a fun, stripy draft-excluder to take home. You’ll learn how to: - Use an industrial sewing machine with confidence. - Operate an industrial overlocker safely and effectively. - Sew straight seams and a neat and even top stitch. - Fill your fabric tube with natural wool and buckwheat husks. - Hand finish your project to a professional standard. All materials are included, using high-quality wool baize fabric with a lovely variety of colours to choose from. Your finished draft stopper will be filled natural materials - soft wool and buckwheat husks. You can make it bespoke by bringing along the measurements of a specific drafty space you want to fill. By the end of the day, you’ll have not only a beautiful handmade draft stopper but also the confidence to make more at home using a domestic sewing machine. Location: A small, friendly workshop in a peaceful rural setting, yet just minutes from M5 Junction 17 — with easy access from South Gloucestershire, Bristol, South Wales, and North Somerset. If you can't see a date that works for you please do contact me as I can arrange alternative dates.

What's included in the price?

- Materials: Everything you need to make the draft excluder is included. - Parking: Free parking is available on site. - Refreshments: Tea and coffee provided — just bring along a packed lunch.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Hare in the Chair - Traditional Upholstery

with Craft Courses since 2025

Message the tutor

Hello — I’m Harriet, the maker behind Hare in the Chair, a Bristol-based studio specialising in restoring antique furniture and teaching traditional upholstery and soft furnishing skills. Although I have only recently joined Craftcourses.com I have been a maker and teacher for many years. Teaching in schools and Upholstery centres. I am a fully certified member of the Guild of Traditional Upholsterers and have taught on AMUSF Upholstery diploma courses, bringing both professional craft and pedagogy together in my work. I was delighted to be nominated for Tutor of the Year at the 2024 Heritage Craft Awards. My approach is rooted in sustainability: wherever possible I use natural materials like wool, linen, horsehair and coir, and traditional methods to reduce waste and extend the life of each piece. I aim to source and use the best quality materials and fillings that will last for the longest time possible - I aim to pass on this knowledge to all my students so they can do the same. Beyond my commission work for high end antiques firms, I run hands-on, small group workshops in my studio, where students can learn upholstery and cushion-making in a supportive, tailored setting. Currently I run a small group.upholstery class on. Friday morning and one off cushion and draft -excluder courses. Based at Hillside Studios on the outskirts of Bristol (5 minutes from Junction 17 on the M5) the studio is easily accessible from North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, South Wales and Bristol. I welcome students of all levels — whether you want to begin your first piece, tackle a restoration, or hone a specific technique. To see more of my work please visit my website www.hareinthechair.com