About this course
Lessons | Downloadable Workbook | Hours of Instruction | CPD Accreditation Coming Soon
Learn to sew a beautiful box cushion for your home, complete with a concealed zip and piped edges. Led by industry experts, you will learn how to pattern-match your box cushion to a professional standard and create a timeless piece for your rooms.
In this detailed sewing course, you’ll learn:
- How to measure and cut fabric
- Inserting a pattern-matched, concealed zip
- Measure and cut your own piping
- Attach piping for a seamless finish
- Machine join and hand join your piping
- Essential stitching techniques
With guidance from our expert instructor, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to take on more advanced DIY soft furnishing projects. The techniques you will master in this course will be invaluable and will build your confidence while teaching you how to sew with expert-level precision and detail.
Meet Louise
Louise Packwood, is an AMUSF (The Association of Master Upholstered and Soft Furnishers) accredited specialist soft furnishing instructor with her own Sewing School.
Dedicated to teaching others, Louise believes anyone can do this and everyone has creativity inside - and we're here to find it and put it to good use!
With a longing passion for interiors and sewing, Louise wants to help you develop your love for sewing too. Understanding many will not have a ready-made workroom available, Louise will help you adapt to the space you have.
Simple easy-to-follow courses including video & downloadable workbooks
- Hundreds of hours of high quality video
- Unrivalled detailed lessons
- Comprehensive downloadable workbook
- Creative communities to be a part of
- Support direct from our industry experts
- Customer service team on hand for any problems
We're confident you won't find a better online soft furnishing or upholstery course anywhere.
"Thoroughly enjoyable. Clear and comprehensive instructions, with lots of really useful hints and tips along the way."
Jan B
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