Make a Cushion Cover in a Day **COURSE CANCELLED** (HE09U06E)

Cushions - Can't find what you're looking for, Make it! Personalise it with applique, pipe it for that luxurious look. Zip it to wash it.

Course overview

Be guided through methods and techniques to create different styles of cushions. then your tutor will guide you through making your own cushion cover, suitable for a 12" (30cm) cushion.
Where Sixth Form Centre, Heathfield Community College, Cade St. Old Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8RJ.
When Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm on 14th May 2022 for 1 day.
Cost The full fee is £60.00.

What you already need to know

Some previous knowledge of sewing and using your machine is helpful but not essential. However, enthusiasm is.

What you will learn

How to make a cushion cover with different finished styles:

How you will learn it

You will first make some samples of the different techniques and you will then progress to making a completed cushion cover of your choice. Time permitting, you can make a second.

Bring to the first session


All other materials will be provided by your tutor.

** Please bring a packed lunch with you.** Tea, coffee and biscuits are available for purchase during breaks.

To avoid unnecessary cost please do not purchase any materials or textbooks until you are certain that your course will run. Course decisions are normally made a week prior to the course start date.

Extra study or practice

No extra work is required.

How to enrol

You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on 01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.

Previous students say

"Brigitte really knows her stuff and is so generous in sharing tips and advice"
"I didn't have a machine when I signed up for this course, but when I told my husband I was going he knew what I wanted for my birthday!"
"The machine is amazing, I really appreciated being shown how to start using it but I want to come back as there is so much more to learn."

Additional Course Information


Specific Covid Considerations:
From 24th February, following the government's announcement removing all domestic restrictions in England, we ask that you follow the published HSA guidelines.

Asymptomatic testing will no longer be required to attend classes. However, we strongly suggest if you do have symptoms of Covid-19, you do not attend your class and follow guidelines found on www.NHS.uk.

We ask individuals to continue to respect the personal choices of their tutor and fellow students.

Next steps within this subject with ACRES

Bridgette offers longer courses with ACRES. Please see our website for up to date information on all upcoming ACRES courses. Sign up to our mailing list to be kept informed.

Future steps beyond ACRES

Find out about other courses with the National Careers Service for opportunities to extend your skills and knowledge

Further information

For details on all courses, see the ACRES website and digital brochure.

Website: www.acreslearning.org.uk Tel: 01825 761820 Email: adultlearning@acres.org.uk