Nov 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
I had the pleasure of welcoming Angela, Dawn and Tanya to the studio as our lucky competition winners! It was the best day, full of laughter, treats and creativity. Everything was included in the prize to make their day as relaxing as possible. Thankyou Ladies I had a...
Jul 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Embarking on a home renovation Nichola has made another absolutely stunning soft furnishing. This time, lined curtains with a contrast pom pom trim.Nichola learnt how to make professional lined curtains on our beginners curtain making course. She also learnt how to...
May 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Calculating pleat placement It’s up to you how many pleats per width of fabric you choose to have. For double and triple pleats, my preference is 5 pleats per width, sometimes 6. I try to aim for a pleat size between 12cms and 17cms. Larger pleats on longer drop...
May 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Calculating plain fabric There are a few points you need to work out first before starting your fabric calculation. Cut drop – Firstly work out your cut drop. This is the finished drop of your curtain/blind, plus your hem and heading allowances. Pole/Track size...
May 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
I can’t describe how happy seeing these photos made me. To see the success this lady is already having, only a few weeks after finishing the courses we offer at The Cotswold Sewing School. This is proof that a career change is accessible if you just have the...
May 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
With a home renovation underway, the prospect of making all the window dressings and soft furnishings is a big task. A big task that Nichola was excited to take on herself and that she has done! By providing me with her measurements before the course dates, we have...
Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
There is no doubt, if you are looking to make your own soft furnishings or embarking on a new career, this 7 day course is the absolute best value and quality course, to get you started. And Kim is a massive success story. Relatively new to sewing, Kim is now...
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