Sashiko Meets Freeform Embroidery Workshop
A group workshop arranged at a time and date to suit you.
Duration:
2.5 hours
Cost:
1-3 in group $50 pp
4-6 in group $40 pp
Bring a friend $40 pp
Venue:
Phegans Bay, Central Coast NSW
Parking:
Details advised on booking
Small Groups:
Minimum three – maximum six people.
Pre-requisites:
Experience with Sashiko and Embroidery stitching
Sashiko Meets Freeform Embroidery
This is an advanced class suitable for students who have Sashiko and embroidery stitching experience.
Further practice of more complex Sashiko patterns combined with freeform embroidery. This embroidery is the imaginative use of stitches without patterns.
In this class, learn the art and design of combining Sashiko style stitching with freeform embroidery for decorative reinforcement and embellishment.Also learn creative ways to insert and secure patches. Transfer a design using your choice of tools and combine embroidery and Sashiko stitches to develop the design.
Use Sashiko and embroidery stitches on your chosen garment to repair, embellish and create unique wearable art pieces.
What to Bring
Bring along an article of clothing that you think will suit mending or embellishing with your Sashiko stitching design and freeform embroidery.
What is Provided
- A variety of different ways to transfer patterns
- Different types of fabric squares
- A choice of different threads
- Pins & Sashiko sewing needles (borrow)
- Scissors (borrow)
Sewing Kit
Bring a Sewing Kit, if you have one or purchase at the class.
Some essential items to include:
- Embroidery scissors
- Hand sewing and Sashiko needles
- Needle threader
- Seam ripper
- Thread
- Pins
- Tape measure or ruler
- Chalk or marking pencil
Sewing Kits – $25
Available for purchase at the workshop
