WT Online: Basic Upholstered Ottoman with Skirt
Instructor: Laurie Medford
Online class sessions on Thursdays at 12:00 pm ET, October 9 and 16.
 
In this online class, you will learn how upholster a basic ottoman with a wrapped foam top, welt cord and skirt. This class uses a sewing machine and a staple gun - the best of both worlds!
 
Once you learn the basics, you can use the same techniques with different skirt styles.
 
Session One
Measuring the ottoman base
Figuring yardage
The upholstery plan
Cutting fabric pieces
Preparing top fabric
Sewing the skirt
Burlap Webbing
 
Session Two
Cutting and wrapping the foam
Completing the wrapped foam
Applying the fabric
Applying the skirt
Other ideas for skirt styles
Pricing
Steaming and dressing the skirt
  
This is a basic level upholstery course. You will need to know how to use a sewing machine and staple gun. Basic upholstery tools and supplies are needed to complete the project.
 
You will need: an ottoman base of your choice, fabric, foam, batting, spray adhesvie, curved needle and heavy thread, cambric or lining material, firm welt cord, and cardboard tack strip.  You may need burlap webbing depending on your ottoman base.
 
Refund policy:
This is a home study program.  You will receive all of the above-listed materials and supplies so you can complete the class.  No refunds provided.