Embroidery Techniques - Basic

Learn the basic embroidery techniques to get started - or enhance your skills - in this rewarding hobby. Classes are scheduled every other month for 2025. Techniques include embroidery on towels, applique, embroidery on knits, embroidery on glass, an in-the-hoop project, and free-standing lace. Note this class is to learn the technique and does not complete projects (except the ITH project).

NOTE: This is not a "learn your machine" class. You must be familiar with your machine and able to thread the machine, wind bobbins, change the needle, and similar tasks. A new owners class for embroidery or equivalent is required prior to class.

Schedule of classes (subject to change):

January - Towels

e will review embroidering on various styles of towels and discuss which stabilizers are appropriate for which technique. If you are unsure of which stabilizer to bring, feel free to bring and assortment and we will review what you have.

Please bring towel of choice, either flat kitchen or terry. We DO N)OT recommend bringing the towels you want to gift to someone for their wedding. : )

Terry Towels - Floriani Perfect Stick or OESD Stabil Stick Plus, topper of choice (Heat Away, Wash Away or colored topper ... we will discuss all three in class)

Flat Cotton Towels - Floriani Heat N Sta Fusible, Stitch & Wash Fusible or OESD Ultra Clean N Tear Fusible and wash away topper.

Design of choice

March - Applique

This is a technique class and NOT project based. Please bring sample fabric (medium weight woven), Tear Away stabilizer, toppers you have and applique designs you own.

If you have applique scissors, bring them as well.

May - Knits

Bring a knit t-shirt (not child sized), fusible mesh stabilizer and design of choice.

July - Embroidery on Glass

Non Fusible Mesh, design of choice, heat craft tool and Tack it Over and Over

If you have a glass cutting board, they can be helpful (weird, I know.)

September - In The Hoop

November - Free Standing lace

Supplies for all classes:
embroidery machine in good working order, including power cord, embroidery arm, and hoops
embroidery thread(s) of choice
bobbins (pre-wound or filled on your own)
scissors / thread snips

Information on fabric, stabilizers, and patterns will be provided prior to each class as needed.

Class minimum: 6
Class maximum: 12

Skill Level:	Beginner
Skill Details:
Instructor:	bunni

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To adequately prepare for classes and events, we ask that you please register at least 2 weeks prior to the start date. Your space in class will not be held withhout payment. Each class has a minimum, and maximum, number of students and may fill, or be cancelled, prior to your payment.

If a minimum number of students is not met, you will be notified, and your class fees refunded, at least 1 week prior to the class start date. If you need to cancel cancel, please call the store at least 1 week prior to class for a full refund. No refunds of class or kit fees will be issued for cancellations under 1 week before the class start date. No shows will forfeit class and kit fees.

Upon registration, please review the list of supplies needed for the class on the class listing. All supplies should be purchased prior to class. Classes typically do not include time to purchase supplies. Unless otherwise noted, all supplies are available at Sew What! Inc. Students will receive a 10% discount on all supplies listed.

We are diligent about enforcing copyright laws; if a book, pattern or embroidery design is required for a class, each student must purchase their own copy. There are no exceptions.

Students should bring their sewing machine with all of the appropriate parts (including the instruction manual, foot control and power cord). Students must be familiar with the basic operation (i.e. winding a bobbin and threading the machine) of their machine for creative classes, and the machine must be in good working condition. Alternatively, a student may pre-register to rent a sewing machine (when avail;able) for creative classes at a rental rate of $20 per class session. Students who experiences great difficulty with their sewing machine during class may need to rent a machine.

Please be considerate of others. Do not bring children to class, wear heavy perfume or use cell phones during class. Please be prepared to start class on time. Our doors typically open 30 minutes prior to your class start time to allow you to set up your sewing space. Classes begin and end promptly at the scheduled time.

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(302) 397-8091
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4311 Kirkwood Highway
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Wilmington, DE 19808

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Wednesday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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