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Sewing - Creative Cushions and Bags - Workshop

Course code: P02541

Subject area: Homecrafts

Study level: Part Time

Course level: U

Course details

Course time:

10:00 - 16:00

Days of week:

Saturday

Course date:

8th Nov 2025 - 8th Nov 2025

Course location:

Gosford Hill School

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

On this workshop you will make a bag and/or a cushion that will introduce you to basic sewing skills which can be built on for a variety of projects. You will gain confidence and skills in a relaxed and friendly learning environment.
During the course you will learn about fabrics, safe cutting out, pattern placement, and basic sewing techniques. You will be shown a variety of decorative techniques that can be applied to your bag or cushion.

• How to measure and cut out accurately.• Basic sewing techniques by hand and machine.• How to follow instructions to produce your bag or cushion.• How to experiment, produce and apply various techniques

Sewing machines are provided but you may bring your sewing machine, plus the attachments and manual.

Materials required for 2 projects): (Do not buy any materials until your course is confirmed as running)1 metre of plain coloured medium weight cotton that co-ordinates with the prints 0.5 metres of a different coloured patterned medium weight cotton that co-ordinates with both fabrics 1.30 metres of patterned medium weight cotton that also co-ordinates with the above NB: you can also use Fat Quarters that co-ordinate. Matching sewing thread.

Plus:For a quilted front on your cushion you will need a 50cm square of wadding plus a backing fabric.For applique you will need fusible Bonda web to fix your applique around 20cms (glue on both sides).If you want to use any other decorative trimming including piping, buttons, or zips, please bring them with you. Off cuts of fabrics for experimenting with.

Basic sewing equipment: Fabric scissors, paper scissors’, embroidery scissors, NB If you use a rotary cutter you will need to bring a cutting board. Colour-headed pins, hand sewing needles, tape measure, tailors chalk, marking pen and tacking thread. 30cm/12” ruler

Please also bring a folder for the handouts you'll be provided with.

"Free parking. No refreshments available at venue, please bring with you. The school have a Nut-Free Policy - no foods containting nuts."

What next?
Beginners Dressmaking course and a Roman Blind Workshop or Alterations and Make the Old Look New workshop.
Entry criteria
Basic knowledge and sewing skills using a sewing machine.
Fee information
Learners bring own resources.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

19+ Fee:

£57.60

19+ Reduced Fee:

£28.80

Learning & method assessment
To track your progress and achievement you will be required to complete a short document.