{"product_id":"cushion-making-class","title":"Cushion Making Class","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/pages\/retreats-waitlist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSIGN UP TO WAITLIST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Saturday day class aimed at either complete beginners, or students that haven’t been on a machine in a long time! If you love our fabrics but don’t want to commit to making your own clothes this is a great place to start. Cushions for your bedroom or living space can instantly update the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e – 10 – 5 (breaking one hour for lunch).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the beginning of the class you’ll get a demonstration on how you thread up a sewing machine, wind on a bobbin, and all of the basics of straight sewing, reversing etc. You’ll then have a go on some scrap fabrics before starting your project for the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this class you’ll be making a square cusion with a lapped zip. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are very welcome to move onto another project if you finish your first within the time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will cover the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGetting to grips with the sewing machine, how to thread and find your way around all the nuts and bolts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow seam allowances work and why we use them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing a paper pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to finish your seams correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing fabrics to projects for a successful outcome by looking at several fabric options for both projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasuring and cutting out correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is included in your class:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10% off all purchases in the shop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZip for your cushion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlentiful supply of tea\/coffee and cake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll relevant Merchant \u0026amp; Mills tools and notions for the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote your fabric and cushion inner is not included in your class fee. You can buy these on the day if you would like. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLunch is not included. Rye has a plentiful array of cafes to sit in or places to buy take away food. We have a large kitchen table where you can bring things back to eat or bring your own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merchant \u0026 Mills","offers":[{"title":"Saturday 4th April 2026","offer_id":56702710186315,"sku":"CLASS-CUSHION","price":117.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Saturday 5th September 2026","offer_id":56702710219083,"sku":"CLASS-CUSHION","price":117.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/3588\/5131\/files\/CLASS-CUSHION_ddb5ab59-fd70-4c64-b703-c5b908528aa9.jpg?v=1772719813","url":"https:\/\/merchantandmills.com\/en-eu\/products\/cushion-making-class","provider":"Merchant \u0026 Mills","version":"1.0","type":"link"}