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ENVELOPE CUSION, from £45
Learn how to sew whilst making an elegant envelope opening cushion. This is a 3 hour beginner’s class, so no sewing experience is required. By the end of the class you will have mastered the basics and will take away a lovely addition to your home.
During the class you will learn how to:
Draft a simple paper cushion pattern.
Thread a machine and wind the bobbin
Change the needle
Reverse sew
Understand fabric grain lines
Lay the pattern, pin and cut out fabric
Sew in a straight line and cope with corners.
Hem finish
What to bring
60cm fabric at least 130cm wide dressmaking weight to medium weight cotton, plain stripe or small pattern. This will allow you to make a cushion up to 50cm square. If you want to use a pattern with a large repeat you will need around 1m of fabric. Please contact me to ensure you bring the right amount.
Matching colour thread
Cushion pad
A sewing machine if you have one
Not to worry if you don’t, you can use one of ours but it’s on a first come first serve basis. Please contact me to reserve one.
We will provide you with sewing equipment if you don’t have any.