NEW Machine Embroidery short course

 

A brand new 6 week machine embroidery short course is now booking at The Cosy Cabin, Risby Barns, Risby, Bury St Edmunds IP28 6QU

A different technique will be explored each week, practising the skill in the morning session, and then applying it to a panel in the afternoon.

The outcome will be a finished panel mounted on canvas measuring 12" x 24" (30cm x 60cm) demonstrating several machine embroidery techniques.

Skill level: some experience of machine sewing would be desirable.

The course will run on Fridays, 10am until 3pm 

To book please contact The Cosy Cabin on 01284 811 222

Week one: Line (trees)

Explore programmed stitches for creativity and free motion stitching techniques  to 'draw with the needle' to create the structure of the panel and line detail.

Looking at different ways of transferring a design

Colouring the background ready for stitch

Week two: Colour (bluebells)

Free motion zigzag - learn how to 'sketch and scribble' with the needle. Using stitch to colour, shade, blend and infill to dd areas of opacity and detail.

Week three: Shape (leaves)

Working with sheer fabrics and applique techniques to build up layers of tranlucency and shape. Free motion stitch for detail.

Week four: Layers (more leaves)

Using soluble fabrics and sheers to create elemts to add to the design and create 3D effects. Making slips and plaques.

Week five: Texture (bark)

Learn how to raise the surface using couching, making and stitching cords to add bold line and texture

Week six: Finishing touches (more bluebells)

Using cable stitch to add further texture to the foreground.

Finishing off the panel and mounting onto a canvas

All the skills acquired and practised on the course can be used for future stitch projects.