University of Broadford: Comfy Cushions

 

COMFY CUSHIONS

Ambitious Aims

During the 10 weeks in Comfy Cushions, the children will create an original design and learn the skill they need to create their very own cushion. They will bring their cushion home at the end of the course, displaying their achievements and all their hard work.

Amazing Activities

• Week 1- Look at a range of cushion designs and begin to gather ideas.

• Week 2- Draw and label their final design and put together a list of resources they will need. 

• Week 3-Draw their design on card and then on to their chosen fabric.

• Week 4- Begin to cut out their design. 

• Week 5- Finish cutting out their design and pin it on to their cushion fabric.

• Week 6- Begin to use an embroidery stitch, to stitch the design to the cushion. 

• Week 7- Complete stitching the design to the cushion.

• Week 8- Begin stitching the cushion cover together, using a blanket stitch. 

• Week 9- Continue stitching the cushion together using a blanket stitch.

• Week 10- Add the final touches/detail to the cushion. 

Fantastic Finale

At the end of the course, the children will showcase their work to their

family and friends.

This will include all of the steps, from their initial ideas,

up to their completed product.

Course Tutors: Ms Jennings and Mrs Cocks