
FRENCH MATTRESS MAKING WORKSHOPS
2 DAY COURSE
April 11th - 12th 2025 Norwich
May 30th - 31st Spalding , Lincolnshire
Times 10am - 4pm both days
Location: Unique Cottage Studios Fulney Lane Spalding PE12 6FA or The Pavilion, Oakfields Road , Cringleford, Norwich NR4 6XE
Cost: £135.00
ABOUT THE COURSE
This workshop will teach you how to make your own French mattress cushion. The skills learnt across the two days can then be transferred into making your own at home for a window sill, day bed, floor cushions, garden seat cushions or even dog bed. The sample we make in class will have a foam insert covered in wadding and will measure approximately 40x40cm.
You will start by cutting and covering the foam in wadding before cutting and machine stitching a box cover. You will then mark out and use French mattress stitches to create that lovely edging before finally making your own covered buttons or traditional tuft buttons to finish it off.
You will need to bring your own cover fabric suitable for your project - linen or linen union fabrics are ideal for this project but other fabrics can be used. Ideally upholstery weight fabric. 1 metre of fabric should be enough.
This class is designed for students with some sewing machine experience. Feel free to bring your own sewing machine if you prefer especially to the Norwich Classes where numbers may be slightly higher. Class sizes are small. No more than 4 people at Spalding and 6 people in Norwich.
Classes are informal and tuition will be given to guide you through your French mattress-making project.
NOTES: This workshop includes refreshments. For workshops in Spalding, food can be purchased from the onsite café or alternatively bring a packed lunch. Please wear shoes that cover your toes and avoid wearing your best clothing - just in case. Bring a packed lunch to Norwich
Parking is available at both venues. The Spalding venue is upstairs. The Norwich venue is ground floor.
DATES, TIMES & LOCATIONS:
Spalding, Lincolnshire | Unique Cottage Studio, Fulney Lane, Spalding, PE12 6FA
The Pavilion, Oakfields Road , Cringleford, Norwich NR4 6XE
April 11th - 12th 2025 Norwich
May 30th - 31st Spalding , Lincolnshire
10am - 4pm both days

Book your Space
For more information, to register your interest or to book your place on one of our upholstery workshops, please get in touch. Please include your preferred date along with a photo of your project so Lee can provide you with some guidance on how long your project will take and choosing your top fabric.