Course: Make a Piped Cushion
Duration: 1 day 10am – 5pm Saturday or Sunday
Cost: £140 (includes VAT)
Next start date: See table below for next start dates.
Suitable for: Absolute beginners. No prior experience is required for this course.
About: Learn to sew either a sample 40cm piped, square cushion cover or a sample square 3” deep 35cm piped boxed cushion to take home. All use of tools and fabric supplied.
For everyone who would love to make their own cushions for seats and sofas. The perfect way to fit out your camper van or jazz up your shed.
Whether it’s a square scatter cushion or an elegant piped boxed cushion, learn the process in our one day weekend workshop. If you are not yet confident with a sewing machine, we suggest you make the square scatter cushion. All use of tools and fabric supplied, you can choose to bring your own fabric but it should not be a velvet or heavy duty upholstery fabric.
During the day you will be able to sew your creation to make either a sample 40cm piped, square cushion or a sample square 3” deep 35cm piped boxed cushion to take home.
An expert upholsterer will guide you through the process of cushion making to ensure a crisp fitted result. Master the techniques of measuring, marking and cutting accurately to maximise fabric use and how to pattern match.
Learn how to make piping using bias cut strips and piping cord. We will also show you how to fit a zip along one side so you can take your cover off for washing.
We have well maintained domestic Janome and Bernina machines to learn on. These workshops are kept to a small number and everyone has a dedicated machine.
If you would like to build up confidence with a sewing machine first, we suggest out one day ‘Intro to Machine Sewing’ workshop.
The use of tools and all materials (including hypoallergenic cushion pad or foam pad) are provided and you will be able to choose your fabric from a small selection we have at the centre.
You may bring a metre of your own soft furnishing fabric if you choose. Please make sure to avoid velvets, stretch or satin as these are more suitable to an advanced learner. A linen weight fabric is ideal.
Ian McQueen
Ian is a City and Guilds trained craftsman who has taught for many years. He makes beautiful traditionally built fine lampshades for interior designers and high end shops. Some are sophisticated some are dramatic statements bejewelled with vintage adornments. All are hand stitched with precision so that they retain their shape and structure to give years of pleasure.
General Information
You will receive a courtesy reminder by email 1-2 days before the workshop/course begins.
Refreshments
Coffee, tea and biscuits are included in the course fee, but you will need to bring lunch with you or visit a nearby venue to purchase food.
Access
If you have any specific access or special needs, please contact us confidentially in advance by email info@thegoodlifecentre.co.uk. There is a small step to the entrance, and the toilet is on the ground floor.
All sewing workshops and occasionally lampshade making, tassel making and bookbinding workshops are located on the second floor. There is no lift access.
Refunds and cancellations
Please refer to our terms & conditions below.
Disclaimer
The information given is accurate at the time of publication. However, The Goodlife Centre reserves the right to cancel or amend courses if circumstances require.
Terms & Conditions
| Start day | Date | Start time | End time | Course name | Course length | Price | Good to Know | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 26/09/2026 | 10:00 | 17:00 | MAKE A PIPED CUSHION | 1 day | £140.00 GBP | Make your own piping. | Details |
