Cotswold Sewing School

Cotswold Sewing School Welcome to The Cotswold sewing school 😊 We specialise in soft furnishing and upholstery courses

30/07/2026

The details make the difference. I had a lovely day on Monday teaching integrated returns for Roman blinds, using Justine’s method — The secret to a flawless outside-mount Roman blind that hugs the wall with zero light gaps. A reasonably quick detail, huge visual payoff. 🪡✨

28/07/2026

Behind the scenes at this weekend’s Roman blind course! Each wonderful student created both a lined and an interlined Roman blind, and even added trim using a professional faux hem technique.

The studio was full of laughter, support and encouragement — a truly fabulous weekend.

Thank you all x 🧵✂️

27/07/2026

“Cascade Roman blinds, decoded. 📐
Step-by-step, no confusion. Save this one — you may need it later!”

“Ever stared at a cascade blind and had no idea where to start? Here’s the simple breakdown. Let me know if this helps — more tutorials coming if the demand’s there ❤️

25/07/2026

📏 Rod pocket placement, sorted.

In this video we show you exactly how to calculate rod pocket placement for a standard stackback on your Roman blind 🙌

No guesswork, just the numbers you need 👇
Save for later ❤️ Please let me know if you like this video. If the demand is there, we will make more.

25/07/2026

📐 Standard stack or cascade stack — which one’s right for your window?

Both pull your Roman blind up out of the way, but they sit differently once raised:
🔹 Standard stack — folds sit flat and even, sitting slightly below the headrail
🔹 Cascade stack — folds step down in a soft, layered cascade for a more tailored look

Not sure which suits your window? Louise breaks down the calculations in our next video 🎥 so you can measure with confidence.

👉 Save this post for when you’re ready to calculate your own stack back!

19/07/2026

🌟Part 3 🌟Rods/Eyelets/Tracks and Child Safety 🧵

I’ve slowed some aspects of this video down to make it easier to follow.

It would be great to hear what you do and why - Comment below 👇

1. Sew on Rings or Punch in Eyelets?
2. Orbs & cable ties or Handbag clips?

Installation next Thursday. I will post the installation plus talk about the time and costings of a project like this…… did you know, an online retailer was double my quote?!😳🫣 Not only that, their quote included only a standard track and the Roman blind wasn’t going to be interlined.
🪡Let’s support independent makers🪡

18/07/2026

The stitches you’ll never see are the ones that matter most. 🪡✨

Hand-securing the lining & interlining on this bespoke cascade Roman blind — layer by layer, the invisible work that makes it last for years, not seasons. Make well, make once ❤️

Follow along → final video drops tomorrow: installation day! 🏠

16/07/2026

🌟Part 1 🌟Making a Roman blind-
Preparing my front facing fabric. Today’s client has chosen the gorgeous harlequin Takara.
A quick overview of the process. I will post this make as a series of three.
Apologies for the gym wear 🫣 I had managed to squeeze a quick session in beforehand and making this video was a last minute decision. Hopefully that can be overlooked and the video can be of some help.

How to create Pinch Pleats in 5 simple Steps ✨🧵1️⃣ Measure & mark evenly spaced pleat sections across the curtain top. W...
14/07/2026

How to create Pinch Pleats in 5 simple Steps ✨🧵

1️⃣ Measure & mark evenly spaced pleat sections across the curtain top. We do this with pins.
2️⃣ Fold each section by bringing pin to pin together.
3️⃣ Stitch straight down the base of the pinched fold. Machine stitch.
4️⃣ form the pleat evenly and secure with a clip before hand sewing in place. Sew at the base of the pleat and the top to secure the form/shape.
5️⃣ Measure for your pin hooks. Slide them into place. If heavy curtains you may wish to add stitching also for support.

You are now ready to install 🤩🎉

Simple, classic, and instantly elevates any window 🪟

We have a video for double and triple pleats pinned to our Instagram page. Feel free to follow 😊

13/07/2026

Love these AMUSF sessions so much 💛 Nothing beats a studio full of smiles, laughter, and the joy of learning something new.

This latest intake dove into pattern matching and making lined curtains — so proud of the skills (and fun) on display! 🧵✂️

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Gloucester
GL2

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm

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+447359487452

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