About this Event
Make Your Own Cushion Cover – Upcycling Sewing Workshop
Duration: 2 hours
Level: Complete beginners welcome
Project: Upcycled envelope-back cushion cover
About the workshop
Give your old fabrics and unwanted clothes a new lease of life!
Join us for a fun, creative two-hour sewing workshop where you will learn how to use a sewing machine and transform pre-loved textiles into a beautiful, unique cushion cover.
Bring along your own materials to upcycle, whether it's an old shirt, a pair of trousers, curtains or another suitable fabric. With step-by-step guidance, you will learn how to measure, cut and sew your fabric into a practical handmade cushion cover.
No previous sewing experience is necessary, and no zips or complicated sewing techniques are required!
What you will learn
- Introduction to the sewing machine and equipment.
- How to thread and operate a sewing machine.
- How to measure and cut fabric accurately.
- Understanding seam allowances.
- How to sew straight seams.
- How to create an envelope-style cushion opening.
- How to finish and press your cushion cover professionally.
What to bring
Bring your own clean materials that you would like to upcycle, such as:
- Old clothing (shirts, trousers, dresses and jackets).
- Unwanted curtains or curtain fabric.
- Tablecloths and other household textiles.
- Leftover upholstery or furnishing fabric.
- Any other suitable non-stretch, medium-weight fabric.
Fabric requirements: Please bring clean, non-stretch, medium-weight woven fabrics that are suitable for sewing. Avoid very stretchy, slippery, sheer or extremely thick materials.
As a guide, bring approximately 1 metre of fabric for your cushion cover.
What's included?
- Sewing machine access.
- Sewing thread.
- Pins and scissors.
- Measuring tools and basic sewing equipment.
- Step-by-step tuition and guidance.
Please note: Cushion pad and upcycling materials are not included. Participants must bring their own fabric. We will have a limited selection of fabric available to purchase at the workshop for just £2 per metre, subject to availability.
Who is this workshop for?
- Complete beginners.
- Anyone interested in learning basic sewing skills.
- People interested in sustainable fashion and upcycling.
- Anyone wanting to give old textiles a new purpose.
For any enquiries, please contact [email protected].
Event venue & nearby stays
Rosetta Arts, 1 Hamilton Road, London, United Kingdom
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