Sewing, embroidery and accessories
Machine embroidered bowls with Wendy Dolan
Ref: S1D10914
Suitable for all
£138About this course
Learn how to use a simple sewing machine to create a machine embroidered bowl.Course Description
You will be taught how to set up your machine for freehand embroidery, then working with an embroidery hoop, you will use basic stitches to create designs on acetate fabric, incorporating a variety of threads and sheer fabrics. When stitching is complete, the design is immersed in acetone solution, dissolving away the base fabric, leaving the lace effect stitching which can be moulded into shape. You will take home a completed bowl. You will develop skills in machine embroidery and gain confidence to work on your own at home.
Timetable
Timetable for one day courses
Students should arrive by 9am for registration.
Classes are from 9.15 - 5pm
Lunch is included.
Course Materials
Included
- On this course the tutor will supply all of the materials including:
- Acetate fabric
- Acetone
- Limited selection of sewing machine threads
- Small scraps of sheer fabrics
- Embroidery hoops
What students need to bring
- Sewing machine and darning foot, with your machine manual and an extension table if you have one.
- (Sewing machines may be borrowed at the College. If you wish to use a College sewing machine, please email bookingsoffice@westdean.ac.uk to reserve one)
- Spare machine needles (90/14)
- Embroidery scissors
- Any small scraps of sheer fabrics, like organza and chiffon – if you have any
- Threads – sewing machine threads (think about a couple of colour schemes) bring any you may have
Available to buy
- Available from shop:
- Madeira 30 machine embroidery threads
- Sewing machine needles
Tutors
Wendy Dolan is an experienced textile artist, tutor and lecturer, specialising in freehand machine embroidery. She is a Fellow of the Society of Designer Craftsmen and author of Layer, Paint and Stitch.
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