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Diploma in Curtain Making & Soft Furnishings
National Design Academy
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Course Summary
- Type: Diploma
- Location: Online
- Duration: 6-10 months
- Deadline: ongoing
Course Description
Your exciting journey to a career in design or soft furnishings starts here...This Level 3 Diploma in curtain making & soft furnishings is a great introduction which provides you with a validated and accredited course equivalent to A-Level. You can then start your own curtain making business or progress on to one of our Foundation Degree programmes.
Course Details
The course comprises 10 Units;
1. Fabric Design, Selection & Colour Theory
2. Mitres & Handstitching Techniques
3. Pattern Matching & Measuring & Estimating for Soft Furnishings
4. Practical Interlined Curtain Construction
5. Hand Sewn Buckram Headings
6. Piped Crescent Tie backs & Cushions
7. Roman Blinds
8. Padded Pelmets
9. Swags & Tails
10. Setting Up a Professional Workroom
Study Method
Part-time, via online distance learning. Enrol at any time and work flexibly to suit your lifestyle.
The average study time is 6-10 months with some students taking less time to complete and others taking the maximum of 18 months.
What Next?
Successful completion of the Diploma at Level 3, guarantees you a place on one of our Foundation Degrees validated by Staffordshire University, leading to BA (Hons). NB. You may need to complete additional units in technical drawing and space planning.Alternatively, this course will help you complete your own home project or start or grow your own curtain making business
