We will cover things like:
🪡 Beginner hand embroidery techniques for writing names or symbols.
🪡 How to transfer a design to fabric
🪡 Floss, needle, and fabric basics
🪡 Tips for embroidering on garments or accessories
Prerequisites:
🐣 No embroidery experience required! newbies or those in need of a refresh are welcome! Learn more about prerecs and if this is the right class for you.
👉Note: This class is for adults. If you're interested in classes for kids or teens, reach out!
What is Included:
🧵 2 hours of workshop
💃 Live demo practice, & work time
🛠️ Use of tools: embroidery hoops, needles, scissors
🎨 Practice materials: fabric, floss, transfer paper
👯♀️ Work time on your actual existing garments with individualized guidance from me!
What do you need to bring?
🎁👚Bring one personal item you'd like to embroider as a gift for yourself of someone else! Must be light- to medium-weight, non-stretch, and made of a natural fiber (like cotton or linen). Think: tote bag, collared shirt or a baseball cap. If you're unsure, feel free to bring a couple of options!
👉Note: It will be up the discretion of the teacher if the materials brought by the student are not appropriate for the project.
What should you NOT bring?
💪 Synthetic, thick, or medium to heavy weight fabric
💔 Items in need of repair or alteration. This is an embroidery design based class. If you would like check out the [alterations] or [mending] workshops.
Soiled or dirty items. All items must be clean and freshly laundered
🧗 A project that requires multiple steps before this technique is applied. This is not a guidance project class, we are focusing only on this specific technique. If you want to make process on a project there two offers would be great option: [Private Lessons] and [BYOP]
👉Note: If the materials brought by the student are not appropriate for the project or they forget them, students maybe able to purchase provided materials at the time of class.
📍Home Ec NYC
44-02 23rd st #315
Long Island City, NY
11101
Have some general workshop related questions?! Check out the [FAQs].
Financial Accessibility: I believe everyone should have the opportunity to learn, regardless of financial situation. If cost is a barrier: scholarships, sliding scale options, and flexible payment plans are available. Please email me at hillaryaodell@gmail.com to discuss your needs.