Couture Embroidery Techniques: Beginners to Intermediate

Little Hands Design

Short course

In London

£ 120 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Methodology

    Inhouse

  • Location

    London

  • Class hours

    2h

  • Duration

    6 Weeks

This course is aimed at complete beginners and those who would like to expand their stitch repertoire. With guidance from Gaby you will learn the following techniques: running stitch, split stitch, chain stitch, back stitch, petite point, French knots and the very versatile appliqué (applying fabric on fabric).

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Location

Start date

London
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67 Belsize Lane, nw3 5au

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Sewing
  • Stitching

Teachers and trainers (1)

Gaby kennedy

Gaby kennedy

Teacher

Gaby graduated from The Royal School of Needlework, Hampton Court Palace in 2012 with a degree from the University for Creative Arts in Technical Hand Embroidery. Gaby learned a wide variety of traditional embroidery techniques including stumpwork, goldwork, silk shading and whitework to the highest level. She completed a millinery course with the London College of Fashion and is a hat maker too. She was lucky to be one of the embroiderers to work on the Royal Wedding dress and her embroidered hats were shown at the Knitting and Stitching show in London in 2012.

Course programme

With guidance from Gaby you will learn the following techniques: running stitch, split stitch, chain stitch, back stitch, petite point, French knots and the very versatile appliqué (applying fabric on fabric). We will learn how to add some sparkle to your project by applying beads and sequins. You might choose to just make lots of samples or come with a project in mind! This could be an embroidering a collar, pillow, pin cushion or a cuff. The possibilities are endless!

This course will take you from being a complete beginner to a competent and confident stitcher.

Additional information

6 weeks Short Course: Wednesdays 7-9pm 11th September - 16th October 2013 (2nd half of term 6th Nov – 11th Dec) Cost: £120 inclusive of materials excluding embroidery hoop

Students need to bring their own hoop – can be purchased from this site below for £13.22 incl VAT.http://www.barnyarns.co.uk/Classic-Seat-Stand-with-8-20cm-Fixed-Hoop-pr-26618.html Students will receive a pack of specialist threads and needles required for goldwork against a £5. - surcharge.

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