Slow Stitching with French Treasures
TUTOR: LISA MATTOCK
In this class you’ll make a Slow Stitched panel from reclaimed French textiles hand picked by the Forage team at the Paris flea markets in March.
The panel wil be approximately 30cm x 40cm and Lisa will show you how it can be easily attached to a cushion, bag or maybe a jacket. You’ll learn how to construct the Slow Stitched panel and then embellish each piece with applique, embroidery, buttons and beads. You’ll learn simple embroidery stitches and how to use them to great effect and come away with a unique piece to use on the project of your choice.
Skill level: Beginner to advanced. The only prior knowledge required is running stitch. Advanced attendees may want to use more complex techniques.
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CLASS REQUIREMENTS
Slow Stitching with French Treasures with Lisa Mattock
One-day Class: Sunday, April 13
Class times: 9am to 5pm (2 hour lunch break)
Materials kit fee: $70. The kit will include: backing calico, vintage background linen pieces, French antique fabrics, lace, buttons and other embellishments. Perle 8 threads. There will be a choice of colourways – blush pink or neutral.
Optional: a 50cm square European linen pre-made cushion will be available for $30.
Students need to bring:
- Scissors suitable for cutting small pieces of fabric – approx. 5cm blade.
- Pins – a whole wheel or box.
- Thimble if you like to use one
- Only if desired: very small pieces of fabric/lace/buttons/embroidery with sentimental value that you may want to include on the panel.
No sewing machines in this class – it is all hand work.
