One Week Intensive Course
A course in curtain making and design suitable for students wanting to set up their own curtain making business or home enthusiasts wanting to save £££s on designer curtains!
All levels and ages welcome.
Learn the most up to date techniques and styles.
This course is taught on a one to one basis to allow students to complete six soft furnishing projects and a business module in the minimum time.
Students will finish the course with soft furnishing samples which can be used in their portfolio for future clients.
The following subjects will be included in the one week curtain making course:
Roman Blinds
Learn how to:
- Calculate fabric requirements
- Calculate the number and size of the folds
- Cut out fabric squarely
- Make rod pockets in the lining
- Attach interlining, lining, Velcro and rings (without any stitching being visible)
- Use the appropriate stitches
- Cord up a blind
- Make a fabric covered batten
Curtains
Learn how to:
- Measure a window for curtains
- Choose tracks and poles
- Decide on a curtain heading
- Calculate fabric requirements
- Cut out fabric and linings
- Pattern Match fabric
- Make up linings
- Use the appropriate stitches
- Make a mitred corner and attach lead weights
- Attach pencil pleat tape
- Dress curtains professionally
Hand Sewn Headings
Learn how to:
- Calculate goblet and triple pleats
- Insert buckram
- Pin and machine pleats correctly
- Hand stitch pleats
- Attach pin hooks
- Fix to a top board
Pelmets
Learn how to:
- Design a pelmet with correct use of balance and proportion
- Measure a window for a pelmet
- Make a paper pattern
- Cut out Essex board and make a return
- Make a pelmet for a bay window
- Make an interlined hand sewn pelmet
- Apply various trims
- Use top board and fixings
Oxford Cushions
Learn how to:
- Centralise the main design of the fabric
- Insert a concealed zip
- Make a cushion with a contrast border
- Use an over locker to neaten edges
Swags and Tails
Learn how to:
- Measure a window for swags and tails
- Calculate the number and drop of swags
- Calculate fabric and trim requirements
- Choose the correct fabric
- Make a swag pattern from lining
- Make a lined swag and tail
- Attach to a pelmet board
- Dress professionally
Starting a Soft Furnishing Business
Learn how to:
- Set up a workroom
- Quote to make a profit
- Open up fabric accounts
- Get haberdashery at trade prices
- Advertise on a budget
- Find a track fitter
- Keep accounts
- Organise insurance
- Manage your time
- Keep up with the latest trends
- Get a free place on a hardware course
- Join trade associations
- Buy sewing machines at discounted prices
A visit to the local wholesalers is included on this day where you can purchase all haberdashery at trade prices.
Price example: High quality cotton sateen lining at less than £1.50mt Inc vat (Retail price £4.50mt)
Course Programme/Dates/Materials
The day commences at 9.30am and finishes around 4.30pm.
Students may structure their own course dates with tuition being on a one to one basis please email info@curtainacademy.co.uk or phone us Tel 01332 332392 with your preferences.
On successful completion of the course a certificate will be awarded.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
All course materials and manuals are included.
Tools will be available for use on the day.
Course Fees and Booking
One week intensive course to cover all aspects of curtain making and setting up your own business.
Includes:
- All materials
- Lunch and refreshments
- Seven Training manuals
- Five Training DVDs (please see DVD page for details)
- Private tuition
Price for one week: £1995
Bring a friend for free!
A deposit of £250 is required at the time of booking and the balance is due 1 month prior to the course.
Accommodation and Directions
A list of suitable accommodation and directions will be sent with your booking confirmation.
