Please register for this event. Limited space available.

We will send you a zoom link to join us prior to workshop!!!

Hand Sewing Workshop

Time: 11:30am – 1pm EST

Venue: Online via Zoom

No. of Participant: Maximum 12

Have you ever wanted to explore hand stitching and felt nervous picking up that needle? Did you ever wonder if you could explore stitching in a non-traditional way? This is an introductory workshop on hand sewing in which we will just learn one or two stitches and explore the endless possibilities they can offer.  Working with needles and threads can seem hard or out of reach but together we can make it easy and within reach.

Join me for this workshop to explore non-traditional ways of exploring stitching to create something interesting or simply engage with your hands and connect with our beautiful and rich community.

Supplies you will need:

1.fabric scissors

2. Fabric cut into a rectangle or square at least 8 X 8in. The fabric can be a thicker type like canvas or eco felt for ease of use.

3.Embroidery thread, crochet threat, ribbons

4. Crewel needle or embroidery needle with a large eye

5.Needle threader(optional)

6.Pencil or fabric marker

7.Embroidery hoop

Links for buying supplies

Embroidery needles

https://www.amazon.com/Dritz-56RE-Embroidery-Assorted-14-Count/dp/B001HZWI84/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=large+eye+embroidery+needles&qid=1596915194&sr=8-7#  

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082R599QH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1  

If you want to use a sewing needle which is already available at home, you can use a needle threader to thread a finer needle if you are also visually impaired like me and, don;t want to purchase a new needle.

Fabric-you can buy half a yard or quilting fabric already cut

https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Kaufman-American-Muslin-Natural/dp/B00MEWONUU/ref=sr_1_16?dchild=1&m=A26U4R8SECYBHX&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&qid=1596915836&s=merchant-items&sr=1-16  

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Waverly-Inspirations-100-Cotton-44-Natural-Muslin-Fabric-2-Yd/49332641  

Note: you can also use an old T-shirt or bedsheet

Embroidery thread

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gobestart-Premium-Rainbow-Color-Embroidery-Floss-Cross-Stitch-Threads/925833167  

Needle threader

https://www.walmart.com/ip/DMC-3-in-1-Needle-Threader/38472405 

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wire-Loop-Needle-Threader-Pkg-of-10/331105242 

Note: You can use any wool yarn cone or ball you may have at home. Just make sure it can pass through your needle.

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