Make a Lined Curtain

Ever wanted to make your own curtains but not wanted to risk ruining expensive fabric if you tried? Try this small friendly workshop to jump start your skills.

In this one day workshop, experienced curtain maker, Ian McQueen, will teach you how to produce beautiful flowing curtains for any room.

Even if you are an absolute beginner and have never used a sewing machine, we will guide you through measuring the window, marking and cutting out fabric to assemble a fully lined curtain with a smart machined pencil pleat header.

Everything is explained as we sew along and we will also demonstrate how to interline curtains to make them extra sumptuous and heat saving. We will also show how to use a triple pleat tape and make hand pleats. The curtain is all hand sewn with only a minimum of straight machine stitching. Everyone will take home a sample curtain made from one metre of fabric.

The use of all tools and materials is included.

We have a small selection of fabrics for you to choose from.

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.

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