SURFACE STITCHES

Couture Embroidery Workshop

This workshop begins with an overview of historical and contemporary embroidered fashion. You will examine traditional designs drawn from nature and discover a diverse range of new inspirations used in couture fashion. 

You will learn surface stitches, silk shading, and textured and padded stitches used in couture work. The workshop is designed for a beginner embroiderer and is a great foundation for the Beading & Sequin Workshop and the Goldwork Workshop. All stitches are demonstrated by Mary and you will complete a sample of the demonstration.

SKILL LEVEL

This workshop is open to everyone and is especially recommended for HSC Textiles & Design students who are planning to incorporate embroidery in their major work.

SKILLS

   Design inspiration and ideas including examination of samples of finished works using the stitches.

Drawing and transferring a design onto fabric.

Knowledge of the variety of needles and threads used in embroidery.

Surface stitches, silk shading, and textured and padded stitches.

Completion of embroidery samples.

dATE & COST

6 hours | 1 Day
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Cost: $215 which includes a kit of threads, fabric, and needles.

Students will need a hoop, clamp and sewing supplies. These may be purchased from CAFA and details will be given on enrolment.

 

CAFA 2023 TERM DATES

Term 1: 23 January - 9 April 2023
Term 2: 17 April - 2 July 2023
Term 3: 10 July - 24 September 2023
Term 4: 1 October - 17 December 2023

 

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CAFA SEWING & DESIGN STUDIO

Come and visit our spacious studio in Pymble on Sydney’s North Shore. We’re a short walk from the Pymble train station and we have ample free parking onsite.
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Dressmaking Classes: Learning to Sew the Right Way

The beauty in fashion is all about the details. Learn to sew or take your sewing skills to the next level with our Beginners and Intermediate Dressmaking courses. You will not only learn how to make garments, but also how to harness your attention to detail and couture techniques to create a beautiful piece with perfect fit and a finish of the highest quality. Even the most simple garments will be elevated to a new level with the right techniques.

These sewing classes are aimed at students wanting to learn techniques to complete quality, professional-looking garments using commercial patterns. Students who want to design their own patterns will also benefit from the additional skills gained in either of the dressmaking classes before moving on to more advanced classes.

All levels are catered for, with our beginner students offered the Introductory Basic Garments Quality Fit & Finish Course, focusing on interfacing, seam variation, machine hemming and much more. If you already have a reasonable grasp of the basics, our Intermediate Class will teach you the perfect construction of sleeves, cuffs, collars, and hand-sewn finishing on hems and other fine details.