Sewing workshop to gain confidence in sewing techniques to produce a Scatter Cushion, to add comfort and colour to your interiors.
 
NO SEWING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm

Venue: Bristol Upholstery Collective Training Centre - 186 Wells Road BS42AL

Course Fee: £80 inc. zip, piping & 'practice' upholstery fabric if necessary.

This 1 day workshop will teach you the tricks to machine sew a Scatter cushion, with a zip and piping decoration if desired.

You'll need:

- a domestic sewing machine
- fabric (approx 1m)
- matching thread (strong)
- scissors and pins (Sewing Pins £8 or Clips £10 per box)
 
	
	
Understand how and why sewing machines work
	
	
	
Learn how to thread up and correct tension
	
	
	
Get a feel for what your machine likes and does’t like - Complete our fun sewing exercise!
	
	
	
Know what to do when your machine makes a strange sound and stops working.
	
	
	
Practice making Single and Double piping
	
	
	
Sew around corners
	
	
	
Sew in a zip
	
	
	
Take Home a Scatter cushion that you have successfully sewn.