This a Live Zoom Workshop 6.30-8.30pm UK time Tuesday 29th July
With this lovely siunshine we have been having, I wanted to create an embroidered lace suncatcher.
Sewing organza flowers in a heart shape on a soluble fabric and outlining with wire before we wash it is how we create our cuncatchers.
If you already have a craft soldering iron with a fine tip , then great, you will be able to cut out your synthetic organza flowers with that. If you don't own one, not to worry, you can cut out your flowers with sharp scissors, they may just a fray a little, but that's ok.
If you use an organza that is shot with two colours, you will get a lovely effect when the sun shines through it.
You can use any colour thread and organza, you can use a complimentary thread colour or a contrast. You can edge the flowers with a black thread if you want the look to be bolder and to resemble stained glass.
This is a great class for people who can already free machine embroider. As time won't be spent discussing " how to FME" this isn't a class suitable for complete beginners.
It is a relaxed zoom session and my small numbers always ensure a "workshop" feel to the class rather than a lecture. I will be able to help you throughout the workshop as you sew along with me.
The class will have a maximum of 10 participants. I like to be able to interact with you all throughout the workshop.
There will be a comfort break during the class
You are able to view the requirements list before you purchase a place.
When you purchase a place on this zoom class you will receive the zoom log in details, details of the materials that you will have to get for the workshop and any preparation that you will need to do before the class. It is emailed to you immediately.
Please print off all pages and keep the link safe so you can log on in the evening.
It is in a PDF format
Zooming in Embroidery- Heart Suncatcher Workshop Tuesday 29th July 6.30-8.30pm
Claire Muir’s Workshop- Zooming in Embroidery -Heart Suncatcher
Equipment Required for the Workshop:
- An ordinary sewing machine
- A free machine embroidery foot ( also know as a darning foot or a free motion quilting foot) It doesn’t come as standard with a lot of machines and has to be bought separately. If you have a quilting kit, it’s often in there. Please ask if you need more information
- Soldering iron if you already have one
- Piece of glass, upturned terracotta flowerpot and fine steel wool- to use with soldering iron
- Ordinary size 80 or 90 machine needle
- Pins
- Fabric scissors
- Paper scissors
- 18 cm (7") Wooden embroidery hoop
- Piece of polystyrene to pin the heart to to dry
- Bowl for water
- Towel
- Wire cutters
- Round nosed pliers
- Flat nosed pliers
- Metal ruler- if using a soldering iron
Materials:
During the Class You Will Use:
- 1 x 23 cm (9") Square soluble fabric -Either a thin film one or the one that looks like vilene. If very thin, use it double. Avoid a thick film one as it will clog up the organza too much
- Small pieces of organza for the flowers- Synthetic if using a soldering iron, can be silk if cutting out with scissors
- Thread- machine embroidery rayon thread eg Madeira Classic 40 or Gutermann polyester thread or cotton threads. I have used a black thread on one suncather to define the flowers
- 70cm (28") x 0.6mm- 1mm craft wire- The thicker the better for a sturdy suncatcher.
- 2 or 3 x Glass beads 4-8mm
Any questions then please email me : info@clairemuir.co.uk
In order for a zoom workshop to run, I require a minimum of 5 students enrolled. I reserve the right to cancel or postpone a workshop 5 working days before the starting date if I do not get the minimum registration needed.
In the rare event that I need to cancel a workshop, you will receive a full refund.
If you are unable to attend a workshop then you must give me a minimum of 48 hours notice and you will receive a workshop credit for another zoom workshop.
After this withdrawal period, credits will not be given due to my small class size.
If you are unable to attend a workshop, please contact me on
07778 132 722 or email me on info@clairemuir.co.uk