Discover how to create the tailored look of square buttoned upholstery in this hands-on upholstery skills workshop in Cheshire.
Perfect for complete beginners, this relaxed creative workshop will guide you step-by-step through the square buttoning process whilst you make your own upholstered stool, storage crate, footstool or bench to take home.
Whether you’re looking to learn new upholstery skills, gain confidence for future DIY home projects, or simply enjoy a creative day for yourself, you’ll leave with both a finished furniture piece and practical upholstery techniques you can continue using at home.
No previous experience is needed and all materials, sustainable fabric and workbook are included.
What you’ll make
Create your own square buttoned furniture piece to take home.
Choose from:
• Stool – 50cm wide x 40cm deep x 49cm high
• Storage Crate – 50cm wide x 40cm deep x 38cm high
• Small Footstool – 50cm wide x 40cm deep x 29cm high
• Large Footstool – 61cm wide x 61cm deep x 29cm high
• Two Seater Bench – 90cm wide x 40cm deep x 49cm high
Choose from:
• Hairpin or mid-century wooden legs (bench/stool)
• Natural or dark wax foot finishes (footstool legs)
What you’ll learn
- Upholstery preparation techniques
• Measuring and preparing materials for square buttoning
• Fabric measuring, marking and panel preparation
• Sewing square buttoned fabric panels
• Making your own fabric buttons
• Professional upholstery finishing techniques
You’ll also take home a detailed upholstery workbook to continue practising your skills afterwards.
You’ll leave with practical upholstery knowledge and decorative upholstery techniques you can continue using on future home projects.
Fabric choices
Please detail your colour choice when booking. Free fabric samples are available directly from the supplier.
Included fabric range:
Useful Information
- Please bring your own lunch
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