Community Events Applique

Applique
Friday 13 March 2020 10:00am - 4:00pm
St Margaret's House
Teacher: Jen Skedd
Suitable for: Confident sewing skills required. i.e. completion of one of my Beginners courses
Price: £60
Location: Studio 6.03A St Margaret's House, 151 London Road

This Applique cushion class will let you try out three different methods of applique. The methods are traditional raw edge (or zig-zag), free-motion embroidery, then reverse applique, sometimes known as ‘Cut through’.

Then choose your favourite method to create a unique picture panel, and make it into a lovely new cushion. Use your own design or one of mine, it’s up to you.

An applique cushion is an ideal upcycling project’s as you can use up pieces of old clothes. It’s also one way of using treasured family heirlooms.

Who is this aimed at?
Anyone who can already use a sewing machine and would like to explore its use for creative projects. Applique is a traditional textile art and is easy and fun to do to decorate clothes, bags, cushions, children’s bedding etc.

What will I learn?
how to plan a design for applique
how to prepare your fabric pieces
using bondaweb to secure your design before stitching
using zig-zag (satin stitch), free-motion embroidery and cut-through methods
making a cushion: envelope style or how to sew in a zip. You can make your applique design into a tote bag if you prefer.

Artisan Stitch has won a certificate of excellence for best sewing classes in Edinburgh. Jen has over 40 years of sewing experience, more than 20 years of those in a training role.

Must be pre-booked at https://www.artisanstitch.co.uk/applique-cushion/

Enquiries to jen@artisanstitch.co.uk or 0773 939 7369

Location details

St. Margaret’s House – Sixth Floor
St. Margaret’s House, 151 London Road
Edinburgh EH7 6AE

How to find St Margaret’s House

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