Haute Couture Embroidery - Part 1

During this course you will learn the fundamentals of Haute Couture embroidery techniques and how they are taught and practiced in France. You will use a variety of materials and start to understand the patience and skill required to create the beautiful hand-crafted pieces found on the catwalk.

Topics covered:

• Using the Crochet de Lunéville
• Working on a tambour frame with a transparent silk organza
• Chain stitch (in all directions) using special cotton thread
• Embellishing with paillettes, tubes and beads
• Using gold thread and metallic cord
• Create vermicelli stitches with gold thread, beads and paillettes in the shape of a beautiful heart inspired by Balenciaga’s collection

Materials

All materials are provided. Throughout the course you will work with professional tools - with a crochet du Lunéville (hook) and a tambour frame (which will be provided by the college and are yours to keep at the end of the course)

Course outcomes

By the end of the course you will have a variety of different stitches on a heart that can be used in your portfolio.

Course level

This course is suitable for students new to embroidery or those who have done some in the past and wish to develop their practice.
Please note: This course is for students aged 18 and older