Pillows and Cushions Masterclass
In-person at Workroom Tech in Tryon, NC.
9:00 am - 5:00 pm with 1 hour lunch on your own.
Instructor: Nancy Letts
Wednesday, May 1 - Friday, May 3, 2024
In this hands-on class, students learn professional methods for pillow construction and how to sew custom cushions for chairs, sofas, window seats, and more. Pillows taught include knife edge, knife edge with Turkish corner and bolster. Cushions include a boxed cushion with welt cord and zipper, and a waterfall cushion. Nancy will share how to cover and attach welt cord in one step, using invisible zippers next to welt cord, and how to select the best foam and pillow forms.
Class size is limited to 3 students. Each student will have a dedicated 5' x 10' worktable, industrial straight stitch machine and industrial walking foot machine with assorted machine feet and sewing kit. An industrial serger is share by all students. Pillow forms, lining, dacron, zippers, welt cord and foam will be provided for you. Students bring face fabrics. Yardage amounts will be sent after registration.
Topics covered include:
- pillow forms, foam and other cushion form products
- measuring/templating
- calculating yardage
- working with pattern motifs, pattern placement and matching
- types of zippers and when to use them
- welt cord
- finishing techniques
- professional methods and tips
Students go home with a large assortment of class samples including pillow forms and foam cushion inserts.
This is an advanced level class. Experience using industrial sewing machines and practical knowledge of professional sewing is necessary to take this class.
Pillows and Cushions Masterclass with Nancy Letts
Students will bring their own face fabric. All other tools, materials and supplies will be provided by Workroom Tech. Once your payment has been processed, you will receive an email with yardage requirements and other information for attending this class.