Do you have an aptitiude for sewing, lots of patience and possess a sewing machine? Then why not take the inital step of learning to make all of your own curtains and Roman Blinds. Not only will you save yourself the "making" costs but it will also boost your confidence and you will gain a wealth of creative satisfaction.

Our homes reflect our personalities and lifestyles. Using your personal creativity, the correct design and colour, your handmade curtains and roman blinds can give a totally new look and feel to your home.

From the course you will learn the following:
• How to measure a window accurately (most important)
• How to calculate, cut and seam match a patterned fabric
• How to interline a curtain to create weight, a luxurious feel and retain warmth during those winter months
• How to cut, join and attach lining widths to curtains
• Learn about creating a selection of curtain headings and how trimmings can enhance and add detail to curtains
• The course is designated to give you a specific education in the importance and relevance of hand stitching curtains.

A one day session concentrates on creating your own sample curtain finished with a triple pleat and a goblet style heading. For this all materials will be provided.

From the course you will learn the following:
• How to measure inside and outside the recess depending on where you wish to hang your roman blind. This can be tricky and needs to take into account any obstacles such as window handles, beams etc
• How to calculate, cut and pattern match fabric
• How to interline and line a roman blind
• How to calculate the cascading folds and add trim and decorative pelmets
• How to hang roman blinds using the traditional batten method or the latest velcro faced metal tracking with chain side winding mechanism

A one day session concentrates on creating a miniature sample roman blind for you to take away for future reference. For this all materials will be provided.

One to One workshops run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday from 9.30am to 4.30pm. A light lunch is included.
£85 per day

Mary will always be happy to help with curtain styling ideas and designs. Just a phone call or email away!

Courses will be very relaxed with no pressure, it's all about sharing the skill of producing curtain -luxurious - trendy - casual - country style - whatever your style.

After course free advice relating to your project is available by email or telephone.

Supplies of fabrics, interlining, cotton lining, blackout lining together with roman blind velcro faced tracking can be purchased at our workshop.

Samples of quality wooden and metal poles with beautiful finials and amazing colours can be viewed and purchased at a discounted price.