1 Day Program Hours of this class are 8:30 am – 2:00 pm Join the fun while focusing on the specific challenges of working with sheer fabric. Students learn professional techniques for cutting and “taming” sheers while creating a sheer pinch pleat…
5Day Class This course is a comprehensive overview of custom bedding fabrication including canopies and coronas. Students observe and learn various step-by-step fabrication and installation techniques to create beautiful bedding ensembles. They will then practice by fabricating showroom samples of their own,…
2 Day Program Whether you are starting in business or growing one that is well established, a business plan can be the difference between success and failure. Create a plan tailored to your custom home furnishings business and your personal goals for…
2 Day Program Students are challenged to improve their skill and efficiency while making a variety of indoor and outdoor cushions. The instructor shares professional step-by-step methods for the construction of box cushions, waterfall cushions, Turkish corner pillows and single-welt cushions, while…
5Day Class Prerequisite: SL101-201 or instructor recommendation Beginning with a self-assessment of slipcover challenges, further develop skills as a professional slipcover fabricator. Learn efficient methods for creating several styles of slipcover skirts including waterfall skirts, floor-length banded tailored skirts, and skirts with…
3 Day Program Creating a sample kit is an essential marketing tool for any business. Allowing clients to actually see and feel items that the window specialist or workroom is trying to describe. It allows them to compare options and ‘feel and…
4Day Class Students expand their custom workroom skills while exploring several innovative methods for compliant soft shade manufacturing. Each student creates three shades, Hobbled roman shade, Stitch Tuck Roman and Shaped Bottom Roman. Then, with guided step-by-step instruction each student learns to…
3 Day Program Learn innovative techniques for fabricating soft cornices and interior awning treatments. Students make their own shaped soft cornice samples with banding and trim as they learn to use materials such as Skirtex™ and fusible tapes. Students learn professional upholstery…
5Day Class Utilizing classic M’fay professional drapery workroom patterns, students learn all the necessary theory behind the timeless Kingston and Empire valances, eliminating all intimidation from these advanced treatments. Additionally, students will learn the step-by-step fabrication of the pickup valance, M’fay Moreland…
5Day Class In this class you will use the English Construction Method and experience old world hand-made fabrication steps to create an exquisite silk drapery panel that is lined and bump interlined. You will use specific hand sewn stitches and learn the…