Sewing - Hand Embroidery Workshop - Visible Mending

Course intent

Learn simple methods for mending clothes with rips, holes and stains to give the garment a new lease of life while saving it from landfill. Inspired by the Japanese techniques of Sashiko and Kintsugi, celebrate the garment and its repair by making the mend visible whilst adding personality to the item and finishing with an individual piece.

Bring along your old clothes or work on pieces of fabric samples to try the techniques before stitching onto your garments.

Learn with a RSN (Royal School of Needlework) trained professional embroiderer and RSN tutor who has recently won has won the Embroiders Guild, Beryl Dean Award for Teaching Excellence.

What will I learn?

You will learn: · Surface stitches to cover small holes · Darning to cover medium holes · Patching to cover larger holes · Stitches to enhance stains. · Different options for stabilising worn fabrics · Exploring lots of ideas for personalising items.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This course is for learners with some embroidery experience who want to expand their knowledge to Beginners and improvers wanting to refresh their knowledge and explore new techniques with guidance. All abilities welcome.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

You need to bring: · some different threads for stitching details, · some fabric swatches or damaged garments to work on, · some different size needles. · embroidery scissors. · an 8-inch ring frame will be preferred but any size is acceptable, sometimes small is best when working on certain areas.

If you have any questions please email the tutor on adultlearning@surreycc.gov.uk

What can I do when I finish the course?

You can progress onto a longer embroidery course which would provide in depth personal development including designing your own work. There are also sewing clothes and for the home courses and Saturday workshops.

Additional Information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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