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The Introduction to Embroidery Online Class Series is Complete

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Introduction to Embroidery Online Class Series is complete as Part 3 is now out! If you purchased all the Introduction to Embroidery Parts together, then Part 3 is now waiting for you in your inbox. Otherwise it is now ready to purchase from the London Embroidery School Website– Online Classes Section.

In this last section, we will try some more advanced stitches, starting with the very luxurious satin stitch, both in parallel and turning. We learn to make plush little flowers in the form of wheel stitch and have a few chain stitches, french knots and styling our dangling root threads thrown in there just for good measure.

At the end of this class, your design will be ready to reframe and display so you can enjoy the fruits of your labour.

If you havent yet begun with the introduction to embroidery series, you can get all the parts and the kit in one transaction from the online classes section of our website, or if your starting to plan what you might like to work on next with your newly fledged embroidery skills, you know where we are…

 

The Blooming Peony Class has Arrived

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A brand new class to the London Embroidery School, never before taught in the studio, is now Online. The Blooming Peony Class is the most robust of the silk flowers we teach, making them ideal for any project where the flowers need to be able to ‘hold their own’. Outerwear, accessories and costume are just a few of the outcomes that spring to mind as the blooming peony is a silk flower that is made to be both seen and touched.

Deluxe and mini kits are available to go with the class, unusually for us though this class is not just hand embroidery based. Therefore it requires access to a couple of items that are not included in the kits- such as a sewing machine. So do check those out before purchasing to avoid disappointment. (Please note there are a copy of items you will need access to, to make these peonies which are not included in the kits: Sewing machine, pins, ruler, pencil/ dissolvable pen)

When you have made your purchase, the link will be sent to your email and kits through the post. You can use the video as many times as you like, watch, rewatch, rewind and pause us as you please. At the end of the the class you should have your beautiful peony along with the unlimited skills to cut and make your own from whatever takes your fancy.

Want to see what all the fuss is about first? Watch the video below to see a taster version of the class.

Stitch Along Lace Appliqué Repair Featuring Instagram Live Session

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Today on Youtube we are sharing a bit more of an unusual one for us, we wanted to show you how you can use one of our beautiful online class embroidery techniques for something practical. Lace applique is a great techniques to use as a way to level up and repair damaged fabrics. Not only does it allows you to do a lasting repair to the damage, but covers the damage in a gorgeous way that hopefully will enhance the piece even more.

We had a top that met with an ironing related accident. You can clearly see the stream holes from the iron plate where it scorched the fabric. Using lace applique we will bring together several different elements from the designs within the Lace to make a stunning shape with the Lace that will cover over the odd shape of that mark.

In this video we will take you along through all the stitching we did for this project. (Some sections are sped up for your viewing pleasure)

I feels great to be able to use embroidery to bring back a piece that would have otherwise been ruined to be something more beautiful after the repair. Anything we can do to reduce our waste, slow fashion down while practicing crafts has got to be a good thing.

We hope you enjoy this video and perhaps it provides you with a little inspiration to salvage some of your own damaged or worn prevent with this method.

Equipment: 10” Table Clamp Frame- https://www.londonembroideryschool.co… Snips- https://www.londonembroideryschool.com/product/gold-plated-stork-scissors/

April’s Student of the Month

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Like the rest of the world, we have had some big changes over the last few months, having postponed all of our studio classes, we have been trying to bring our classes to you at home online. Therefore this month’s student of the month is someone who has been engaging a lot with the online classes, making lots of beautiful things and refining her skills @a.sodha !

Starting with the Valentino Roses Class, but also having made lots of chiffon roses, the combination of the two designs is stunning.

@a.sodha has also been joining us on the live stitch alongs on instagram, so it has been lovely to get to know her a little from chatting there. Having our community get involved with us like this makes it all worth it so we are delighted that you seem to be responding to our adaptations well and long may it continue. 😉

 

If you would like to be the May’s #studentofthemonth, use the hashtag #londonembroideryschool or tag us when sharing your photos from your London Embroidery School class or the things you have gone onto make following one of our class.

All Images courtesy of @a.sodha

Lace Applique Online Class

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Let us introduce you to the beautiful art of Lace Applique in this hour long class from the London Embroidery School. Stitching along side us,you learn how to select, prepare and apply your lace for a stunning finish every time. With particular emphasis on the stitch techniques and tension of your lace, you can be confident in using your new applique skills.

Kits are also available to go along side this class if you wish to work on the same paisley lace pattern as us, however the approach can be applied to any lace you desire.  Lace Applique allows you to create relatively swift embroidered coverage, perfect for bridal, sprucing up older garments, or to use as a repair method for damaged fabrics that need some love.

Once purchased, the link to the class will be delivered to your email, taking you directly to the full class. You can watch the video as many times as you like, at your own convenience, in the comfort of your home.

Head over to the online classes section to purchase this class and kit to get started.

New: Chiffon Roses Online Class

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Following the success of the Valentino Roses Online Class (still available) , we have a new class to bring you today, Chiffon Roses Online Class!

These 3-D flowers are very soft and sit high from the base so they have real impact when applied. In this video we will talk you through manipulating the fabric, adapting the draft and stitching your rose in real time with us.

As you may not have the right bits at home already for this one, there are two kits available to go along side the class, the Deluxe kit (£20) for those who need all the equipment and materials, and the Mini kit (£5) if you just need the materials. Kits will be delivered by post both UK and worldwide.

Image from Deluxe Kit

 

Check out the taster video to see what it is all about…

All these roses need now to bloom, is you!