One-Year Accredited Programme | Hands-On Learning | Build a Professional Portfolio
Ready to turn your passion for interiors into a career? Our Soft Furnishing Diploma offers a comprehensive, one-academic-year course designed for complete beginners as well as those with some experience in Soft Furnishings, Upholstery, or textiles.
Under the guidance of a qualified, award-winning tutor and practising Soft Furnisher, you’ll learn both the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to launch your career or business in this creative industry.
What You'll Learn:
Use of tools and equipment, and their maintenance
Creative ideas for Soft Furnishing pieces
How to make bespoke lined and interlined curtains with hand-stitched headings
Constructing a Roman blind from start to finish including borders and trims
Creating decorative scatter cushions, bolster cushions, and piped/topstitched box cushions with professional finishes
Designing and finishing a lampshade
Using and understanding track systems
Formulas for curtains, blinds and cushions including pleat to pattern
Producing a professional portfolio of samples and technical notes
Fabric identification for soft furnishing
Professional Skills:
Build a comprehensive technical notebook to support independent work
Learn about UK Soft Furnishing legislation and industry standards
Get expert advice on setting up your own business
Take part in a social media for business session to boost your online presence
Whether you want to start your own Soft Furnishings business, create for your own home, or work in the interiors industry, this course provides the foundation and confidence-building you need.
Join Us Today!
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of Soft Furnishing and Upholstery? Whether you are located in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, or London, we invite you to explore our courses and discover the endless possibilities that await you.
Contact us today to learn more about our upcoming classes, and let us help you turn your creative ideas into reality. At Maggi Loughran School of Soft Furnishing and Upholstery, your dreams are within reach.
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