Bonus Material - Spotlight on Practice

Practice is such an important part of the learning process. The Self-Assessment gives ideas on areas of improvement and the Practice Log gives you space to record information about the projects.   

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Title Page

    • Welcome Video with Cynthia

    • Table of Contents

    • Introduction

    • Safety message

  • 2

    Section 1: Tools & Materials

    • 1.0 Introduction and Table of Contents

    • 1.1 Overview: Tools and Supplies for this Course

    • 1.2 Supplies: Welt Cord

    • 1.3 Supplies: Silk Film

  • 3

    Section 2: Preparation

    • 2.0 Introduction and Table of Contents

    • 2.1 Video: Preparation

    • 2.2 Method: Cushion Basics

    • 2.3 Exercise: Cushion Basics for Course Cushion

    • 2.4 Exercise: Cushion Basics for Course Cushion

    • 2.5 Exercise: Creating your Cut List

    • 2.6 Method: Making a Cut Diagram

    • 2.7 Exercise: Make your Cut Diagram

    • 2.8 Exercise: Mark and Cut the Fabric

    • 2.9 Evaluation: Quiz

    • 2.10 Evaluation: Methods Self-Assessment

  • 4

    Section 3: Sewing

    • 3.0 Introduction and Table of Contents

    • 3.1 Video: Sewing (Part 1 of 3)

    • 3.1 Video: Sewing (Part 2 of 3)

    • 3.1 Video: Sewing (Part 3 of 3)

    • 3.2 Exercise: Sewing the Zipper Panel

    • 3.3 Exercise: Sewing the Welting

    • 3.4 Exercise: Sew the Welting to Face Panels

    • 3.5 Exercise: Sew the Boxing

    • 3.6 Exercise: Foam and Batting

    • 3.7 Exercise: Filling Using Silk Film

    • 3.8 Evaluation: Quiz

    • 3.9 Evaluation: Methods Self-Assessment

  • 5

    Section 4: Beyond this Course

    • 4.0 Introduction and Table of Contents

    • 4.1 Method: Finished Height from Floor

    • 4.2 Method: Functional Minimums

    • 4.3 Method: Consult on Functionality

    • 4.4 Method: Staying Put

    • 4.5 Video: Making a Template

    • 4.6 Method: Template

    • 4.7 Method: Boxing Size

    • 4.8 Method: Fabric Estimate

    • 4.9 Method: Cutting Face Panels for a Join

    • 4.10 Method: Sewing Large Cushions

    • 4.11 Method: Foam Sizing

    • 4.12 Method: Filling and Finishing

    • 4.13 Method: Troubleshooting

    • 4.14 Method: Three Height Dimensions

    • 4.15 Evaluation: Quiz - Window Cushions
  • 6

    Section 5: Resources

    • 5.0 Introduction and Table of Contents

    • 5.1 Resource: Blank Cut List

    • 5.2 Resource: Blank Cut Diagram

    • 5.3 Overview: Four Welt Join Methods

    • 5.4 Method: Spiral Join

    • 5.5 Method: Straight Join

    • 5.6 Method: Diagonal Join

    • 5.7 Method: Corner Join

    • 5.8 Method: Vinyl Alternative

    • 5.9 Evaluation: Quiz - Welt Join Methods
  • 7

    Section 6: Closing Thoughts

    • 6.1 Video: Closing Thoughts from Cynthia