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SUMMARY:Cozy + Customized: Hand Embroidering Sweaters
DESCRIPTION:Learn the timeless art of hand embroidery while creating a
  personalized sweater you'll love to wear! In this hands-on workshop, 
 you'll master essential embroidery stitches and use them to embroider 
 your name (or any word you choose) onto a sweater or sweatshirt. Wheth
 er you're looking to add a personal touch to your wardrobe or create a
  thoughtful handmade gift, this workshop will give you the skills and 
 confidence to continue embroidering at home. What to Expect\nThis 2-ho
 ur standalone skill class combines demonstration and guided practice. 
 Perfect for complete beginners, the session covers everything from thr
 eading a needle to finishing your work professionally. The instructor 
 will demonstrate how to transfer designs onto fabric and work with yar
 n to create clean, beautiful lettering. Participants will spend the se
 ssion practicing on a sweater, walking away with a finished custom pie
 ce and a printed pamphlet for future reference.\nSkills You’ll Acqui
 re\nNeedlework Basics: Threading an embroidery needle specifically for
  yarn work.\nCore Stitches: Mastering the backstitch and chain stitch.
 \nDesign Transfer: Using water-soluble markers and stabilizers to move
  designs onto knit fabric. \nLettering Techniques: Creating clean, pr
 ofessional-looking hand-embroidered text.\nFinishing Methods: Securing
  embroidery work to ensure it lasts through wear and washing.\nCreativ
 e Expansion: Introduction to non-lettering embroidery techniques.\nWha
 t’s Provided\nSweaters for embroidery (standard sizes)\nEmbroidery n
 eedles and yarn\nWater-soluble markers and stabilizers\nPrinted instru
 ctional pamphlets\nInstructor demonstrations and hands-on guidance\nWh
 o Should Attend\nThis class is designed for complete beginners with no
  prior embroidery or sewing experience. It is ideal for anyone interes
 ted in textile arts or sustainable fashion. Ages 18+ and Minors 13+ wi
 th parental/guardian supervision.\nPrerequisites/Safety Information\nN
 o prior experience is necessary. Please bring reading glasses if you t
 ypically use them for close-up detail work. While sweaters are provide
 d, participants are welcome to bring their own clean, basic, solid-col
 or sweater if they prefer to personalize a specific item from their ow
 n closet.\nInstructor: Linh Grome\nYou must click below and REGISTER t
 o attend at:\nhttps://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=862&rese
 t=1\nScroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information und
 er Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledge
 ment by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org\n\nFor more informa
 tion visit https://chathamsquare.ning.com/events/cozy-customized-hand-
 embroidering-sweaters
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000
CATEGORIES:embroidery, workshop
LOCATION:MakeHaven
WEBSITE:https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=862&reset=
 1
URL:https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=862&reset=1
CONTACT:
ORGANIZER;CN="Brenda Brown":https://chathamsquare.ning.com/profile/Bre
 ndaBrown
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