Suitable for: Adults - all levels (but basic sewing machine experience is required)
Price: £60
Location: Studio 6.03A St Margaret's House,
Patchwork hearts is an easy embroidery workshop to show you how to upcycle old denim jeans and fabric scraps. Then you will turn them into a lovely new valentine-themed cushion.
Course description
Learn some easy machine embroidery techniques to use up scraps of fabrics. Then turn your embellished panel into hearts and applique them onto the denim patchwork squares. Finally, you’ll learn how to make an envelope cushion. Or you can make a wall-hanging instead.
Your patchwork hearts cushion will be completely unique and the envy of your friends. For other recycling projects, why not try Rags to Riches too?
Who is this aimed at?
Anyone who’d like to use their sewing machine creatively. Perhaps you’re bored with dressmaking, or small craft items and are looking for new craft ideas?
What will I learn?
How to make new fabric from scraps
Bonding and layering techniques
Using a basic sewing machine for embroidery
What threads you can use
Applique & patchwork techniques
How to make an envelope cushion (or you can back your panel to make a wall-hanging instead)
Must be pre-booked: https://www.artisanstitch.co.uk/event/patchwork-hearts-cushion/
Enquiries: jen@artisanstitch.co.uk or 0773 939 7369
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Location details
St. Margaret’s House – Sixth FloorSt. Margaret’s House, 151 London Road
Edinburgh EH7 6AE