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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.

 

Basic Upholstered Ottoman with Skirt

$75.00Price
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  • This is a home study program.  You will receive all of the above-listed class content so you can complete the class. No refunds provided. 

  • "I would definitely recommend an online class as it’s the next best thing to being at Workroom Tech".
    ~Kelly L.

     

OPENING HOURS

Classes run 9 am - 5 pm.

Email us for an appointment to visit.

 

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104 Palmer Street

Tryon, North Carolina

28782

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