ONLINE
Level TWO
Professional Curtain
Making & Soft Furnishings
Course Summary
- A great refresher session following on from Level ONE; learning how to work with full size curtain, including further window measuring, calculations, fitting & dressing and advise on client liaison and costing.
- Accurate pattern matching (incl how to match the pattern line to Pelmets & Valances). Pleating to Pattern and Horizontal repeat explanation & calculation exercises.
- Make an Upholstered Pelmet with Piping detail.
- Make an Eyelet curtain sample incorporating the mitred border technique.
- Make an operational interlined Roman blind with no visible stitching fitted to supplied chain mechanism, compliant with blind regulations. Including trimming detail, integrated side returns, integrated rod pockets and cascade/waterfall folds.
- Accurate calculation exercises for making of a Roman blind with cascade/waterfall folds.
- Make a London blind with overlay trim detail.
- Instructions on how to make a Relaxed Roman blind, and a Sheer/Voile Roman blind.
| Entry Requirement | All levels welcome, including absolute beginners. |
| Duration | Study from anywhere in the World and work at your own pace. |
| Course Material |
Pre-recorded, comprehensive step-by-step professionally filmed video lessons, supported by downloadable PDF instructions. 4.5 hours video content. |
| Certification | CPD Accredited |
| Course Fee | £795 |
Pre-recorded online course offering flexible study, allowing you to work at your own pace around family, work and other commitments.
A perfect progression for in-person students wishing to continue their studies or complete their Diploma.
Comprehensive step-by-step professionally filmed video lessons, with supporting downloadable PDF instructions.
Filmed as though you are in the class with Victoria Hammond!
We host our courses on the renowned Thinkific platform, which is very easy to navigate.
Ongoing access anytime, anywhere, on any device.
Join a global network of Master Soft Furnishers graduates, many now running successful businesses.
We are here to support and guide you throughout your learning journey.
On completion of this course, students are awarded an Accredited Certificate. Assignments are reviewed – there are no examinations.
(You may also choose to purchase the online course material only, without assignments or certification).
Master Soft Furnishers™ is an internationally renowned Academy providing accredited in-person and online training in professional curtain making and soft furnishings.
With generations of expertise, we uphold a legacy of craftsmanship and empower students to gain confidence and achieve their creative and professional ambitions.
As an approved member of reputable organisations, our training meets the highest industry standards and is regularly assessed for quality.
Option to purchase a COURSE PACK delivered to you.
Each Course Pack includes beautiful designer fabrics, plus all the essential make-up products, components, measuring equipment and hardware required to complete your training to a professional standard.
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COURSE PROGRAMME
Your enrolment includes:
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Students will be provided with comprehensive course manual for reference, in downloadable format.
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Pre-recorded step-by-step video lessons to support your learning.
- Membership to Master Soft Furnishers™ established Community.
- Helpful conversion guides for American terminology and applicable calculations.
Level TWO – Professional Curtain Making & Soft Furnishings
This course offers advanced training for students who have completed Level ONE, reinforcing previously acquired skills, while refining techniques and mastering intricate details. Students will explore advanced methods and techniques, enhancing their expertise and confidence to deliver a diverse range of bespoke window treatments. This training is invaluable for achieving a professional, high-quality finish essential for today’s competitive market.
Making of a Full Size Curtain & Business Seminar
- This is an important refresher after completing Level ONE. Students will learn the making a full size curtain (including how to move a curtain on the table). This involves measuring of a window, calculations, designing curtain styles, choosing fabric, make up, fitting and dressing of the curtain to hardware.
- Accurate pattern joining and how to match the patten line to Pelmets. Explantion of Pleating to Pattern and Horizontal repeat calcualtions.
- Further comprehensive advise on preparation of an Estimate of Costs for window dressings, when running a business.
Upholstered Pelmets
- Learn how to design upholstered pelmets and valances, their proportions and shaping the base line to work with the pattern repeat of the fabric.
- Students will make an Upholstered Pelmet with piping detail.
Eyelet Curtains
- Students will make an Eyelet heading sample curtain designed with mitred contrast borders to hem line and the sides. This technique can also be applied to blinds, cushions and other soft furnishings.
Advanced Roman Blinds
- Make an operational interlined Roman blind with no visible stitching fitted to a chain mechanism, compliant with blind regulations. Including trimming detail to lower edge, integrated side returns, integrated rod pockets and cascade/waterfall folds.
- Accurate calculation exercises for making of a Roman blind with cascade/waterfall folds.
- Make a London and/or Relaxed (scalloped fold) blind – same make up method.
- Make a sheer/voile Roman blind.
London, Relaxed & Sheer Blinds
- Make a London blind with overlay trim detail.
- Demonstration/instruction on how to make a Relaxed Roman blind, and a Sheer/Voile Roman blind.
Level TWO forms part of our Accredited Certificate ‘DIPLOMA in Professional Curtain Making & Soft Furnishings’.
To be awarded an Accredited Certificate, you are very welcome to study ONLINE, IN-PERSON, or combine both at our Academy.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to discuss your training requirements.
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