Transform recycled and donated fabrics into beautiful handmade textiles for your home. In this practical course, you'll create a coordinated collection of interior furnishings, which may include cushions, bed runners and decorative textile accessories, while developing sewing and design skills along the way.
You'll learn how to select and combine fabrics, measure and cut accurately, insert zips, make piping, and achieve professional-quality finishes. The course also explores sustainable making, helping you reduce waste and get the most from available materials. Projects can be adapted to suit both developing and more experienced sewers.
What you will learn
- Create a coordinated collection of home textile projects.
- Develop sewing skills including zip insertion, piping and decorative finishing.
- Learn how to select, combine and work with furnishing fabrics.
- Explore patchwork, quilting and design variations where appropriate.
- Calculate fabric requirements and work sustainably with recycled materials.
- Present and showcase your finished work.
Who is this course for?
Suitable for learners with some basic sewing experience who would like to develop their sewing skills while creating stylish projects for the home.
What to bring
Please bring a basic sewing kit and any fabrics you would like to use. Additional materials may be available during the course.
Progression
Continue onto intermediate sewing, quilting and textile courses, develop your own home furnishing projects, or explore opportunities to sell handmade textile products.
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