Young Makers: The Custom Cushion Workshop (Ages 11–14)

Young Makers: The Custom Cushion Workshop (Ages 11–14)

Maximum Class Size: 6

Give your child the opportunity to design and create a unique piece of home décor. In this 2.5‑hour workshop, Young Makers develop core skills in fabric assembly and stuffing techniques while crafting their own soft, personalized cushion, with guidance tailored to their age and ability.

What the Students Do

Design & Layout: Choose front and back panels from our curated selection of studio fabrics. Hand‑Stitching & Embellishment: Practise essential hand‑stitches to add initials, shapes, or decorative details. Assembly: Pin fabrics right‑sides together and prepare the opening for the cushion fill.

The Safety-First Approach

Guided Machine Use: Depending on each child’s ability and confidence, they may use the sewing machine under the close supervision of a professional adult to ensure complete safety. Expert Finishing: For students not yet ready for machine work, the instructor completes the final seams on a professional machine to guarantee a durable, “pillow‑fight ready” finish. Observational Learning: All students observe the “pivot and turn” technique from a safe distance, gaining insight into how professional textile pieces are constructed.

What the Students Do:

Design & Layout: Select from our curated studio fabrics to choose their front and back panels.

Hand-Stitching & Embellishment: Master basic hand-stitches to add decorative details, initials, or shapes to their cushion cover.

Assembly: Learn how to properly pin fabrics right-sides together and prepare the opening for the cushion fill.

The Safety-First Approach:

Expert Finishing: To ensure the cushion is durable and "pillow-fight ready," the final structural seams are sewn by the instructor on a professional machine.

Observational Learning: During the final step, children will learn about the "pivot and turn" technique on the machine from a safe distance, deepening their understanding of how professional textiles are made.

Materials & Supplies:

All-Inclusive: We provide everything—luxury fabric remnants, soft hypoallergenic stuffing, threads, and needles.

Studio Quality: Students work with the same high-quality materials used in our couture alterations, giving their project a premium feel.

Class Cancellation & Refund Policy

All classes are non‑refundable. Because our groups are small, date changes are difficult. If you notify us at least two weeks before your class, a one‑time date change may be possible, but it isn’t guaranteed.

If we need to cancel a class, we’ll give as much notice as we can and offer either a full refund or a new date.