Course Description:Come and learn how to hand embroider a range of floral designs whilst using a variation of hand embroidery stitches. We will work through the basic stitches over the 12 sessions and complete a range of finished samples with these new skills. The basic stitches covered will include; running stitch, back stitch, blanket stitch, buttonhole stitch, chain stitch, stem stitch, french knots and how to embellish these stitches further. This course requires you to have a stable internet connection and working microphone and webcam.
Course aim
Learn how to hand embroider a range of floral designs whilst using a variation of hand embroidery stitches. We will work through the basic stitches over the sessions and complete a range of finished samples with these new skills.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for beginners and improvers
- Please note that this course requires you to have a stable internet connection and working microphone and webcam to participate
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Recall how to sew a running, back stitch and seed stitch and experiment with possible variations of these stitches to create stems and wreath outlines
- Create a small item from felt combining the blanket stitch and buttonhole stitch
- Combine chain stitch, stem stitch and other outline stitches to produce a sample using different shapes as templates to sew around
- Experiment with french knots and discover where these can work effectively in floral designs
- Extend learning further by exploring some filling stitches and combining these in a floral design of your own or from choosing a template provided.
What else do I need to know?
Equipment required: Embroidery hoop (optional) & threads Hand sewing needles Fabric/old clothes or tea towels (anything you want to sew on!) Ruler (to draw straight lines or various shapes) Paper/pencil/pens Fabric markers (tailors chalk/pens) Needle threader (optional) Thimble (optional)
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