Introduction to using an industrial sewing machine

Understand the tools used in the trimming trade and learn about appropriate materials

Investigating the seat

Learn the skills of how to deconstruct, pattern cut and add decorative details

Aim to complete a freshly trimmed seat base

Learn how to trim up a whole seat, including the base and upright

Investigate the whole seat

Understand and apply knowledge about appropriate materials needed

Create a range of decorative details (fluting, diamonds, biscuits, French seams, piping)

Design the look of the seat

Learn the skills of how to deconstruct and pattern cut these items

Learn how to create and alter a pattern

Aim to complete trimming up a whole seat