Advanced stitching techniques - raised edges for curved shapes

This two-day course is designed to enable upholsterer's to explore more advanced stitching techniques, working with curved shapes and feather edges. Working on circular frames, students first build a stitched and stuffed edge using hair, 10oz scrim and stitching twine, planning and working successions of blind and top edge stitching to create a highly accurate and firm shape, such as that found on the inside back of a Victorian spoon-back chair.
Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to consider all the various applications of this creative technique and how it can be applied to their future work.

Date:                             New date to be confirmed shortly. Please do email us if you are 
                                       interested in this course. Thank you.
Class duration:         9.30am to 5pm
Fee:                                £225
Suitability:                Suitable for those with some experience of traditional upholstery      
                                        stitch work. This course is not suitable for complete beginners.

The full course cost is £225. A non-returnable deposit of £105 is due when booked to reserve your place. The remainder is due at the start of the first week. To book your place, email joannaheptinstall@btopenworld.com We will answer any questions you may have and give you bank transfer details. Your booking will be confirmed when deposit payment is received.

What do you need to bring?  Circular exercise frames are provided as part of the course.  Students should bring their own top fabric (1m should suffice), should they wish to cover their frame, and are invited to bring their own tools, although hand tools are available if required.
Please note: we need a minimum number of bookings to run this course. We reserve the right to cancel the course and will give you two weeks notice if we do. If the course does not run, we will re-imburse you the full amount paid.