Square Buttoned Upholstery Workshop

Choose to make a square-buttoned stool, storage crate, small or large footstool, or two-seater bench.


Semper Hopkins Upholstery
Semper Hopkins Upholstery
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7 hours Class size 1 to 4

label £215 - £285 (£215 per Small Footstool, £215 per Stool, £215 per Storage Crate, £285 per Large Footstool, £285 per Bench)

Discover the different tools and materials needed for upholstery, along with a range of upholstery techniques which are detailed in a handout for you to take away.

The price includes all materials and fabric. Suitable for beginners.

You will learn how to:

  • Staple elasticated webbing and hessian to the wooden frame, gluing foam to the hessian (not applicable to crate).
  • Prepare the foam for square buttoning including marking out the foam, drilling holes, and applying dacron.
  • Measure and mark out your fabric for square buttoning.
  • Sew the square panels into your fabric.
  • Make your own fabric buttons.
  • Pleat and finish off your piece of furniture.
  • Fix the feet or legs to your furniture.

Furniture choices – Please select your choice when booking:

  • Bench or Stool – choose from either metal hairpin legs or mid-century style wooden legs.
  • Footstool (large or small) – for the feet choose from a natural or dark wax.

Fabric choice:

Sustainable fabric is included. Please detail your colour choice when booking. Free samples can be requested directly from the supplier by clicking on the link below.

Warwick Amantheon Wool

Dimensions:

  • Stool – 50cm wide x 40cm deep x 49cm high
  • Storage Crate – 50cm wide x 40cm deep x 38cm high
  • Footstool – 50cm wide x 40cm deep x 29cm high
  • Bench – 90cm wide x 40cm deep x 49cm high
  • Large Footstool – 61cm wide x 61cm deep x 29cm high


Knowledge required
Sewing is required in this workshop, but full instructions and demonstrations are provided. It is beginner-friendly.
 
What you'll get
Hot and cold drinks are included throughout the day.

All materials, fabrics, and tools to make your furniture are provided.
What to bring
You will need to bring your own lunch with you.
 
Location

Semper Hopkins Upholstery ad Interiors - Kent Green Methodist Chapel, Cinderhill Lane, Scholar Green, ST7 3HR, Cheshire

Square Buttoned Upholstery Workshop location
Your teacher
Semper Hopkins Upholstery
Semper Hopkins Upholstery

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Semper Hopkins Upholstery and Interiors benefits from two generations of experience to produce beautifully bespoke and customised furniture.

As a father and daughter team, we combine our skills, passion and creativity to produce unique pieces that will look perfect in any home. Our experience provides a rich understanding of interiors and furniture; Ian specialises in carpentry and salvaging reclaimed materials, whilst Emma is passionate about upholstery and interior creations.

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This teacher has a 5.0 average rating (out of 5) on Facebook, with 87+ reviews

This class is also covered by ClassBento's money-back guarantee.

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