So proud of Nichola!
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...
Calculating Pleat placement
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...Calculating Fabric
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...
From Student to Professional
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...
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