Curtain-making
This curtain-making class, run by Artisan Stitch on 23rd May, will give you the skills and confidence to make your own professional-looking curtains.
About Curtain-making
| 23rd May 2025 | |
| 10am to 4pm | |
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Artisan Stitch Studio 6.03A, Edinburgh Palette 151 London Road, Edinburgh East EH7 6AE |
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| £90 | |
| Visit the event website here | |
| Facebook information can be found here | |
Course description:
It's extremely useful to be able to make your own curtains. Ready-made curtains come in standard sizes and usually don't usually fit very well. And the colours, patterns and heading types available can be restrictive. So you may not be able to find them in a specific colour or pattern to match your other decor.
Custom-made curtains are extremely expensive (£1000's!) but they are actually quite easy to make yourself. You'll be able to coordinate your soft furnishings in future at a fraction of the price of having them made. Once you can make your own, you'll be able to alter ready-made curtains too. Curtain-making is also immensely satisfying but you do need to take accurate measurements and understand how to match patterns. This workshop will teach you everything you need to know how to make your own curtains.
Who is curtain-making aimed at?
Intermediate sewists. You should have confident sewing skills and be able to sew straight accurate seams and hems.
What will I learn?
How to measure your windows
Calculating fabric quantities
Understand pattern repeats
Cutting lengths and matching patterns
Hemming techniques
Header treatments (pencil pleat, eyelet, tab-top and variations)
Attaching lining
Due to time and space restrictions, you not be able to make an entire pair of curtains. But you will make samples of the techniques to take home and will have extensive notes from the class. So you will be equipped with the knowledge to confidently make your own curtains at home.
Course arrangements:
Fabric for the sample techniques is provided. Sewing machines are provided or you can bring your own. You will need your basic sewing kit: Fabric shears, small embroidery-type trimming scissors, ruler, pins, large set-square if you have one, and of course your notebook and pen.
Artisan Stitch operates a 'Covid-sense' policy in accordance with the Scottish Government's guidance for businesses and workplaces. Protection measures including wearing of face-masks are in place to safeguard the health and well-being of staff and attendees. If you have any questions or concerns, then please contact me for clarification BEFORE you book.
If you want to make coordinating soft furnishings, then you may also enjoy the 'Cushions with zips and piping' class at Artisan Stitch.
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