There is some disagreement over the basic stitches required for hand sewing because some stitches are a variation of others. However, at RE Treats we believe in teaching all of the basic stitches so that you can apply them to any of your future projects. The stitches taught in this workshop are: running stitch, basting stitch, back stitch, slip stitch, whip stitch, cross stitch, chain stitch and blanket stitch.
During the workshop you will be taught how to create each of these stitches and have an opportunity to practice them on a sampler. You will then be able to choose from a selection of simple designs to begin creating a basic stitches masterpiece.
Workshops last approximately 3 hours and cost £60. All thread, materials and patterns are provided on the day. If you have a basic sewing kit please bring this along with you or click the link to order one through Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pjzTFT
If you have an understanding of the basic sewing stitches and would like to learn how to use them decoratively, embroidery is your next step! We will teach you satin stitch, stem stitch, french knots, feather stitch, split stitch, fly stitch, woven wheel stitch and couching stitch. You can add these stitches to the sampler completed in the Basic stitches workshop or on fresh fabric if you are joining us at this point.
During the workshop you will be taught how to create each of the decorative stitches and have an opportunity to practice them on a sampler. Then, you can choose from a selection of basic designs and begin to use the stitches to create your very own embroidery.
Workshops last approximately 3 hours and cost £60. All thread, materials and patterns are provided on the day. If you have a basic sewing kit please bring this along with you or check out the link on our Basic stitches course to purchase one. To add to your basic sewing kit you might like to consider: https://amzn.to/3daEBjM
If you understand the basic and decorative stitches and have practiced them through embroidery techniques you might want to learn how to add ribbon and embellishments to your designs. Ribbon embroidery uses the same techniques as traditional embroidery but creates 3D embroideries rather than 2D. You can either add ribbons as an embellishment to your design or you can complete the whole design with ribbon - the possibilities are endless!
To learn ribbon embroidery please make sure you have a good understanding of basic and decorative stitches before booking onto the course.
Workshops last approximately 3 hours and cost £80. All ribbon, thread, materials and patterns are provided on the day. If you would like to begin or add to your own ribbon collection have a look at this deal on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GdoRJj
If you understand the basic and decorative stitches and have practiced them through embroidery techniques you might want to learn how to add buttons and embellishments to enhance your designs.
The benefits of adding embellishments takes your embroidery work from 2D to 3D and can demonstrate stunning results.
To learn how to enhance your embroidery work, please make sure you have a good understanding of basic and decorative stitches before booking onto the course.
Workshops last approximately 3 hours and cost £80. All embellishments, thread, materials and patterns are provided on the day but you are welcome to bring your own equipment too. If you would like to begin or add to your own collection have a look at this deal on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3dkltzH
Cross stitch is another example of hand embroidery, the beauty of cross stitch is that the designs are created from one main, basic stitch - a 'X'. The shaping of the picture occurs through 'fractional' stitches (part crosses) and back stitch to create the outline. The trick with cross stitch is knowing where to start your design and how to read the pattern - known as a chart.
If you have always wanted to learn to create cross stitch embroideries, book onto this course - we will have you stitching in no time at all. We will also explain the different fabrics, threads and embellishments used in this type of work and show you the possibilities available in ready made charts and photographs. Workshops last approximately 3 hours and cost £50.
You don't have to have undertaken any embroidery courses prior to attending this course. All fabric, thread and charts are provided on the day. A basic sewing kit would be useful, (see the link on First stitches). If you want to start or add to your cross stitch supplies, have a look at this deal on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lySInw
If you love colour and want to design your own pattern for a bargello creation we can help. Elaine is a colour consultant and can explain to you how to select colours that compliment each other and how to pattern combine too. She will teach you the Bargello pattern technique so that you can design your own creation.
This course is not about creating a physical piece but designing a pattern that you can recreate in either fabric or thread outside of the workshop. During the workshop you will actually create your pattern and learn how to create future patterns unaided. This workshop will last approximately 3 hours and cost £60.
All the materials required for pattern drafting will be provided in this workshop but if you want to start or add to your own collection have a look at this deal on Amazon: https://amzn.to/32LHF3J
