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Zooming in Embroidery Leaf Brooch Tuesday 24th September 6.30-8.30pm
This is a live zoom class that is at 6.30-8.30pm UK Time on Tuesday
 
This workshop is about using a range of different free machine embroidery techniques to create a beautiful leaf brooch.
 
My version does require a craft soldering iron to create the neat holes the leaves that you can see in the close up. You can make a version without the holes if you wish.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
 
Organza, cotton and felt will be stitched, cut and beaded to create your beautiful leaf brooch. Modelling wire is stitched over and bent to create a lovely dramatic curl 
 
You will have a choice of leaf patterns in various sizes to choose from 
 
The techniques you learn on the workshop  you will be able to use to create brooches in other shapes.
 
This workshop is for people who can already free machine embroider.
 
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.
 
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 Leaf Brooch Tuesday 24th September 6.30-8.30pm

£20.00Price

  • Claire Muir’s Zooming in Embroidery Workshop- Free Machine Embroidered Leaf Brooch

    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
    • 80 universal machine needle
    • Hand sewing needles to include fine to go through beads.
    • Fabric scissors
    • Paper scissors
    • Dressmakers pins with no glass heads
    • 13cm (5") Wooden embroidery hoop.
    • You will need an 18w craft soldering iron. I buy mine from Margaret Beal at www.fusingfabric.co.uk. I like using an angled tip and if you have been to my classes you will have used an angled tip. Please let Margaret know if you would prefer an angled tip when you order.
    • Heat proof mat or a piece of glass ( clip frame glass is great, wood is no good)
    • Terracotta flower pot to stand the soldering iron in.
    • Fine steel wool to clean the tip of the soldering iron.
    • Wire  cutters
    • Flat nosed pliers
    • Piece of kitchen roll

    Materials

    I haven't mentioned colour as you can make your leaf in whatever colour you like.

    • 2 x 18cm squares (7")  Polyester or nylon sheer organza. It has to be synthetic organza.
    • 1 x 18 cm square of a bright, patterned cotton fabric
    • 12 x 10cm of wool or synthetic felt
    • Small pieces of sheer organza in different colours or lighter or darker to the larger pieces
    • Small pieces of twinkly synthetic fabric 
    • Angelina fibres if you have some ( not essential)
    • Thread- Machine embroidery rayon thread eg Madeira Classic 40.  You can use viscose or cotton thread. It has to be a natural thread.
    • Invisible thread- remember that the smoke invisible thread is better that than the clear if using on dark fabrics. 
    • Metallic machine embroidery thread if you have it.
    • 20cm of 2mm wide Aluminium Craft wire
    • Size 11 seed beads or delica beads in one or two colours
    • Superglue or E6000
    • Brooch Back

    We will discuss threads and materials in the class.

    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

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