London Embroidery School

Central London Embroidery School

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You’ve been asking for it and we have heard you!

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You’ve been asking for it, and we have been listening so today we are announcing a new online series dedicated to the Art of Monogramming! Even more excitingly as a thank-you for your seemly endless support which we have been absolutely overwhelmed by over the past few months, the first part of this series will be free!

Monogramming is a very technical area of embroidery and so for the first part, we will be taking it right back to basics and hopefully, taking away any complexity barrier that might stop you from getting started.

During this complimentary class we will encourage you to start with things you are likely to already have at home. Therefore there are no kits required for this class or indeed the rest of the series, we will just make suggestions on how you can go about approaching this way of working.

Classes 2 and 3 will build on your newly kindled interest in embroidered lettering, going into more classic styles as you build up skills.  These will become available to purchase from the London Embroidery School Website on the two following Fridays. Although these classes are a series, each part will focus on a particular approach to lettering and so can also be enjoyed as a stand alone.

 

The only thing you need to decide now, is what you want to embroider on first?

Introduction to Embroidery Online Class Part 2 Now Out

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Introduction to Embroidery: Part 2 is now out! If you purchased all the Introduction to Embroidery Parts together, then Part 2 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 part we move on from your line stitches and focus more on texture featuring chain stitch, sequins and beads, split stitch and french knots, working on the Lily and Pomegranate heads. There is lots of stitching to do in this part, building your confidence for the slightly more tricky stitches coming in Part 3 next week.


Head over to our website to get cracking on the new part, or if you haven’t started the series yet; what are you waiting for?

These kits have been selling like hot cakes so if you want to get started on your stitching skills, don’t miss out!

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.

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

Organdie Roses Online Class

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Today we are really excited to be launching our Organdie Roses Online Class where you will learn to make these stunning sculptural flowers. Ideal for use in bouquets, millinery, table settings you name it and these flowers will be there ready to make a big impression. By harnessing the unusual properties of the organdie we will talk you through preparing your fabric, shaping your petals and constructing your rose.

Kits are also available to go alongside this class which will provide you with the materials needed for us to guide you in making your rose.

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, wherever you like, whenever you like.

Head over to the Online classes pages, where you can purchase this class and kit to get started and browse through the other online classes we also have available.

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 kits to get started.

 

The London Embroidery School is on YouTube

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After the success of our Valentino Roses video, we have expanded the London Embroidery School to be an actual YouTube channel. You will find a whole host of videos up there already from us, including some of our favourite tips and tricks for you to use as a reference resource.

There is lots more to come so we will be adding videos periodically so be sure to subscribe to know when we have added a new video.