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Embroidery For Beginners

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Offer ends 01 August 2024
Study method
Online
Duration
30 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
60 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
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Overview

Tell a story with every stitch you make. Turn clothes and old furnishings into beautiful and practical works of art!

Learn to switch off, relax and stay creative while making new clothes and home furnishings. See curtains, cushions and any pieces of material as blank canvases to add your unique embroidery design.

KEY COURSE BENEFITS:
• Internationally-recognized CPD accredited course
• Course access: 60 days - Study at your own pace
• Start learning straightaway from any laptop or mobile device in any country

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Description

Give a second life to old or plain clothes or shoes by adding colorful motifs or drawings created by you. Jazz up your tired-looking curtains, lampshades and cushions with your embroidery designs.

Make a change and ditch fast fashion by making your unique pieces of clothing. It's so easy.

This course is your invaluable guide to practising one of the most versatile and sustainable crafts. No wonder embroidery is so in vogue right now.

Step by step, you’ll quickly and easily learn different embroidery stitches and techniques. With all the embroidery patterns in the course, you’ll be bursting with imaginative ways to reuse and upcycle old materials.

Create a unique look for everything you wear and everything that surrounds you. See how smocking transforms your clothes, lampshades, pillows and curtains. Discover the joys of beadwork to add sparkle to your wardrobe.


Start exploring your creativity through embroidery now.

How is the Embroidery course assessed?

There is a short multiple-choice exam at the end of each module for you to take and you’ll know your score immediately.

By studying Embroidery online with IOA, you do not pay an extra fee for sitting an exam or have to wait for a set date to sit an exam.

Embroidery For Beginners Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction

  • 1.1 Introduction to embroidery
  • 1.2 Hand embroidery
  • 1.3 Tools and materials
  • 1.4 Care of embroidery

Module 2: Creating Designs

  • 2.1 Working with a frame
  • 2.2 Creating a design
  • 2.3 Transferring a design

Module 3: Types Of Stitches

  • 3.1 Flat stitches
  • 3.2 Crossed stitches
  • 3.3 Looped stitches
  • 3.4 Knotted stitches
  • 3.5 Project: Basket labels
  • 3.6 Project: Cross stitch serving mat
  • 3.7 Project: Recipe book cover

Module 4: Fantastically Simple Techniques For Hand Embroidery

  • 4.1 Monograms and lettering
  • 4.2 Project: Monogrammed pocket
  • 4.3 Couching
  • 4.4 Project: Bottle bag
  • 4.5 Project: Velvet Scarf

Module 5: Advanced Hand Embroidery Techniques

  • 5.1 Drawn threadwork
  • 5.2 Pulled threadwork
  • 5.3 Project: Drawn and pulled thread tray cloth
  • 5.4 Cutwork pillow

Module 6: Fun With Hand Embroidery Techniques

  • 6.1 Smocking
  • 6.2 Project: Smocked bangle bag
  • 6.3 Project: Smocked tube top

Module 7: Beautiful Beaded Hand Embroidery

  • 7.1 Beadwork
  • 7.2 Project: Beaded evening wrap project
  • 7.3 Project: Beaded beach bag
  • 7.4 Project: Beaded espadrilles

Module 8: Simple Machine Embroidery For The Beginner

  • 8.1 Introduction to machine embroidery
  • 8.2 Machines and equipment
  • 8.3 Machine stitches
  • 8.4 Designing for a machine
  • 8.5 Border motifs
  • 8.6 Project: Bordered hand towel
  • 8.7 Project: Ribbon bordered skirt

Module 9: Advanced Machine Embroidery Techniques

  • 9.1 Freestyle machine embroidery
  • 9.2 Machine embroidered fabrics
  • 9.3 Project: Tote with picture pocket
  • 9.4 Project: Corsage
  • 9.5 Project: Ruffled scarf
  • 9.6 Project: Trinket box
  • 9.7 Project: Baby coverlet

Who is this course for?

  • Everyone. Imagine the joy of creating something artistic with your own two hands
  • Anyone who wants a more sustainable lifestyle can learn embroidery toreuse and recycle old clothes, furniture and furnishings
  • Anyone seeking a mindful hobby which is both artistic and practical
  • Artists and designers can make works of art using needle and thread
  • Anyone who wants to make extra income by selling beautiful handmade gifts
  • The art of stitching is superb for relieving stress, depression or anxiety as you got lost in creating your embroidery
  • Clothes designers and shoemakers can add motifs and designs to their products

Requirements

This Embroidery course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.

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Summer asked:

I don’t want this to be a silly question, but do I need an embroidery machine to complete this course? Let me know any certain things I need please

Answer:

Hello Summer, Thank you for your query. To complete your course you don't need a practical component or any special materials. When you complete the course, you will know which additional products to buy depending on your needs.

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Holly asked:

How is the course delivered? Is it done through power-point presentations or video demonstrations?

Answer:

Hello Holly, thank you for your interest in our course. Please note that the course is text based. Once you register in the course you will have the access to the entire content in your virtual campus. Annika - IOA Team

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Nana asked:

Hi. Is the course suitable for a 14year old?

Answer:

Hi Nana! Thank you for your query. Please note that there is no age-restriction to avail to our courses. Our courses are designed in a way that is accessible to both beginners and experienced students. If the account is set up under 16 years of age we would require parental consent in order to activate. Annika - IOA Team

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charlotte crosland asked:

how long do I have to complete the course from date of purchase? eg from date of purchase do I have 12 to complete this 30 hour course.

Answer:

Hi Charlotte, thank you for your query. You have a lifetime access to your "Embroidery For Beginners" course. You then can study at your own pace and complete the course when it best suits you. Kaoutar - IOA Team

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No asked:

Why is the course now so cheap?

Answer:

Hi, Thank you for your query. We aim to provide a beginners'-level course at an affordable price. I invite you to have a look at the course syllabus on REED to learn more about the course content and the opportunities it opens. Kaoutar - IOA Team

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