Course Details

Engage with a traditional artform in a new contemporary context as you explore free form embroidery. Apply upcycling principles and an awareness of textile waste to create a unique cushion cover for your home. In this class you will create a simple embroidery design that uses recycled fabrics and threads to make a beautiful and eco friendly homeware. Learn how to make yarn from old t-shirts. Master the simple stitch technique of couching. Connect with slow stitching principles as you come to class and sew by hand in a friendly and fun environment.

Materials students are to bring:

●     5-6 cotton stretch knit t-shirts in different colours (suggest to source cheaply from op-shops for a few dollars each

●     A variety of coloured yarns - fibre type, colour and thickness can vary (can again source some of these from op-shops for a low price)

●     1 large Chenille needle (Can buy from Nancy’s Stitch Studio or Made Marion Craft Store as well as at Spotlight)

●     Haberdashery notions such as sequins, beads and buttons (optional and to personal taste)

●     1 8 inch zipper

●     Cotton thread to match backing fabric

●     I black vivid marker pen

●     Fabric scissors (optional - but would be good to bring if you have them!)