Needlework Handicrafts (Part 3): Embroidery and Fabric Scrap Banner

Course Summary

Learn basic embroidery stitches and create a fabric banner.

Course Description

In this class, we will learn basic embroidery stitches. If students are new to embroidery, taking Part 1 of this series is recommended before taking this Part 3 class. (The Part 2 class is optional). Class will include: • six embroidery stitch tutorials • embroidery project • hand sewing project This class is meant to inspire students to make their own projects in the future.

Syllabus

CLASS ONE Woven Wheel Stitch Fishbone Stitch CLASS TWO Detached Chain Stitch Heart Stitch CLASS THREE Feather Stitch Couching Stitch Project Design (to be completed between classes) CLASS FOUR Project: Banner Prep CLASS FIVE Project: Banner Stitching

Supplies

CLASS ONE • 12"-square of embroidery fabric cloth • 8" embroidery hoop • embroidery needle • embroidery floss in a variety of colors • scissors • fabric marker • pencil with eraser • one copy of Week One pdf found in Class Resource section printed onto heavy cardstock CLASS TWO • 12"-square of embroidery fabric cloth • 8" embroidery hoop • embroidery needle • embroidery floss in a variety of colors • scissors • fabric marker • pencil with eraser • one copy of Week Two pdf found in Class Resource section printed onto heavy cardstock CLASS THREE • two 12"-squares of embroidery fabric cloth • 8" embroidery hoop • embroidery needle • embroidery floss in a variety of colors • scissors • fabric marker • pencil with eraser • one copy of Week Three pdf found in Class Resource section printed onto heavy cardstock CLASS FOUR • wide selection of fabric scraps in a variety of colors & patterns (each at least 4" x 8" in size) • 2 yards of 1/2" double-folded bias tape (in your choice of color) • hand-stitching needle with large eye • embroidery floss (in your choice of color) • scissors • fabric marker • sewing pins • one copy of Week Four pdf found in Class Resource section printed onto heavy cardstock CLASS FIVE • cut banner pieces from last week • 2 yards of 1/2" double-folded bias tape (in your choice of color) • hand-stitching needle with large eye • embroidery floss (in your choice of color) • fabric scissors • pinking shears • fabric marker • sewing pins