Bonus Material - Spotlight on Practice

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

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Title Page

    • Welcome Video from Cynthia

    • Table of Contents

    • Introduction

    • Safety Message
  • 2

    Section 1: Tools & Supplies

    • 1.0 Overview: Introduction and Contents

    • 1.1 Overview: Tools and Supplies for this Course

    • 1.2 Supplies: Cardboard Tack Strip
  • 3

    Section 2: Preparation

    • 2.0 Introduction and Contents

    • 2.1 Video: Preparation

    • 2.2 Method: Creating a Cut List

    • 2.3 Exercise: Creating your Cut List

    • 2.4 Exercise: Create your Cut Diagram

    • 2.5 Method: Three Template Options

    • 2.6 Exercise: Mark and Cut the Fabric

    • 2.7 Method: Marking a Pull Guideline - 1st Method

    • 2.8 Exercise: Mark your Pull Guideline

    • 2.9 Exercise: Mark and Cut Foam and Batting

    • 2.10 Evaluation: Quiz

    • 2.11 Evaluation: Methods Self-Assessment
  • 4

    Section 3: Sewing and Upholstery

    • 3.0 Introduction and Contents

    • 3.1 Video: Sewing and Upholstery

    • 3.2 Exercise: Sew the Welt

    • 3.3 Exercise: Sew the Welt to the Seat Fabric

    • 3.4 Method: Joining Welt - Straight Join

    • 3.5 Exercise: Join the Welt

    • 3.6 Exercise: Sew the Boxing

    • 3.7 Exercise: Upholster the Seat

    • 3.8 Evaluation: Quiz

    • 3.9 Evaluation: Methods Self-Assessment
  • 5

    Section 4: Beyond this Course

    • 4.0 Introduction and Contents

    • 4.1 Video: Topstitch (Part 1 of 3)

    • 4.1 Video: Topstitch (Part 2 of 3)

    • 4.1 Video: Topstitch (Part 3 of 3)

    • 4.2 Method: Creating a Cut List

    • 4.3 Exercise: Creating your Cut List

    • 4.4 Exercise: Create your Cut Diagram

    • 4.5 Exercise: Mark and Cut the Vinyl

    • 4.6 Exercise: Mark and Cut Foam and Batting

    • 4.7 Exercise: Sew the Boxing

    • 4.8 Exercise: Join the Boxing

    • 4.9 Video: Single top stich foot

    • 4.10 Method: Making a Topstitch

    • 4.11 Exercise: Topstitch

    • 4.12 Method: Marking Pull Guidelines - 2nd Method

    • 4.13 Exercise: Mark your Pull Guidelines

    • 4.14 Exercise: Upholster the Seat

    • 4.15 Evaluation: Quiz
  • 6

    Section 5: Resources

    • 5.0 Intro and Contents

    • 5.1 Resource: Blank Cut List

    • 5.2 Resource: Blank Cut Diagram

    • 5.3 Resource: 3 Template Options
  • 7

    Section 6: Closing Thoughts

    • 6.1 Video: Closing Thoughts from Cynthia