Hands-On Bedding Ensemble Workshop with Donna Cash
June 11–13, 2027 • Flowery Branch, GA • 3 Days • Only 6 Students • $650
Create beautiful bedding for your own home with personal guidance from Donna Cash. In this three-day hands-on workshop, you’ll make a full-size bedding ensemble, up to queen size, including:
• One pillow sham with unique details and a zipper
• One duvet cover with a zipper closure
• One tailored bed skirt
You’ll learn how Donna approaches design, coordinates fabrics, and creates professional finishing details—and practice those skills on bedding sized for your own bed.
With only six students, there’s time for questions, individual help, and encouragement along the way. You’ll work at your own pace; how much you complete during class will depend on your progress.
If larger sewing projects have felt intimidating, Donna will help you break each one into manageable steps.
Fabric & Workshop Preparation
You’ll provide all fabric and lining materials, plus the zippers for your duvet cover and pillow sham. Yardage will depend on your bed measurements, fabric width, pattern repeats, and design details.
Registered students will receive measurement guides, approximate yardage information, supply lists, and fabric calculation worksheets 45 days before the workshop. These materials will help you plan your purchases and arrive prepared. Students registering within that window will receive them upon registration.
Tuition & Schedule
Tuition is $650 per student for all three days. Pay in full or make two payments of $325. The first payment reserves your place; the remaining $325 is due 30 days after your first payment.
Sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Day 3 may finish a little earlier.
Instructor: Donna Cash
Hosted by: Designs by Donna Atlanta
By attending this workshop, you agree to allow Designs by Donna to photograph or record you for marketing and promotional purposes.
SCHEDULE
DAY ONE
Arrival – Students arrive between 8:00 am and 8:30 am.
Introductions – Once everyone’s fabrics are brought inside and set up, we take a few minutes to visit and get to know one another.
Getting Started – Then it’s time to start making a duvet cover.
What to Expect on Day One – By the end of day one, your duvet cover should be just about complete. Sound like a lot? Don’t worry because you’ve already done your homework from the PDF instructions sent to you after you register.
Lunch Time – At 12:30 pm we take a 1-hour break
Quitting Time – We end the day around 4:30. With all the information you’ve learned, you’ll be ready for a break!
DAY TWO – Start at 8:30 am
What to Expect on Day Two – You will make a tailored bed skirt on a band. A tailored bed skirt has a pleat on each side and a pleat at the corner at the foot of the bed. To make installing your bed skirt easier, you will make it on a band rather than a deck.
Depending on you, this should be complete by the end of the day. Whew! You’ll also get to know the other students and start forming new friendships.
Lunch Time – At 12:30 pm, we take a 1-hour break
Quitting Time – Expect to end the day around 4:30 pm.
DAY THREE – Start at 8:30 am
What to Expect on Day Three – You will make a pillow sham today. I always say making pillows is like the icing on the cake. So, I guess you can say it’s cake day. The pillow sham will have a few unique details and will coordinate with your duvet cover and bed skirt.
Today you leave with a bedding ensemble ready to dress up your room at home! Twin, full, or queen size.
Lunch Time – At 12:30 pm we take a 1-hour break
Quitting Time – Expect to end the day no later than 4:00 pm
Build Your Skills. Create with Confidence.
You already know how to sew. Now it’s time to strengthen your skills, learn professional techniques, and gain the confidence to create work you’re proud of.
With hands-on guidance every step of the way, you’ll learn, practice, ask questions, and discover what you’re capable of creating.
Your next beautiful project starts here. Reserve your seat today.
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST — Bedding Ensemble Workshop
You’ll create a coordinated bedding ensemble for your own bed, up to queen size: one duvet cover, one tailored bed skirt, and one pillow sham. I’ll guide you through planning, construction, and professional finishing.
Before Shopping for Fabric
Please have these details ready:
• Mattress width and length
• Box spring or bed base width and length for the bed skirt
• Bed skirt drop, measured from its attachment point to the floor
• A photo of your bed, including its frame and footboard
• Actual width and length of your duvet insert
• Dimensions of the pillow insert for your one sham
• Fabric width and pattern repeat for your selected fabrics
Registered students will receive measurement guides, approximate yardage information, supply lists, and fabric calculation worksheets 45 days before the workshop. Students registering within that window will receive them upon registration. Use these materials to determine quantities before purchasing fabric.
SUPPLIES
• Main fabric for your duvet cover, pillow sham, and tailored bed skirt
• Coordinating fabric for contrasting details, as needed for your design
• Lining for your projects, including the bed skirt lining and decking
• Zippers for your duvet cover and pillow sham; specifications will be included in your preparation materials
• 2-inch-wide hook-and-loop tape for the adjustable bed skirt attachment
• Thread to coordinate with your fabrics
• Hand-sewing thread to coordinate with your fabrics
• Bed measurements and a photo of your bed
• Duvet and pillow insert dimensions
• Your duvet insert, optional, for checking fit
• Notebook and pen or pencil
TOOLS
• Fabric scissors and thread snips
• Pins or sewing clips
• Seam ripper
• Measuring tape and clear ruler
• Fabric marking pencil or chalk
• Hand-sewing needles
• Calculator
• Your sewing machine and accessories, if you prefer to use your own
• Regular and invisible zipper feet for your machine, if available
You’ll provide all fabric, lining materials, and zippers for your projects. A little extra fabric is always welcome—especially for pattern matching or a creative detail!
Industrial sewing machines will be available. If you’d prefer to use one of the limited domestic machines in my workroom, please contact me after registering.
Bring your fabric uncut. We’ll explore proportions, placement, and cutting together.
Large projects can feel overwhelming. I’ll help you break each one into manageable steps.
Build Your Skills. Create with Confidence.
You already know how to sew. Now it’s time to strengthen your skills, learn professional techniques, and gain the confidence to create work you’re proud of.
With hands-on guidance every step of the way, you’ll learn, practice, ask questions, and discover what you’re capable of creating.
Your next beautiful project starts here. Reserve your seat today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can’t Join Me for This Workshop?
You Can Still Learn With Me.
If a three-day hands-on workshop isn’t right for you right now, you can still learn with me from home.
Inside the Designs by Donna Membership, you’ll find step-by-step classes, practical resources, weekly Live Q&A, and a supportive community to help you continue building your skills and confidence.
