Embroidery Class - Learn the Basics of Beautiful Stitchery

Completed by 3 learners

Ages 10-14

Live One-Time Class

In this one time class, students will learn how to do two basic embroidery stitches.

Lori Ferguson-Borton

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(65 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

1-4 learners per class

45 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

1 live meeting

45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

In this one-time class, students will learn how to do the two most basic stitches of embroidery, the running stitch and the stem stitch.  Students will learn which fabrics work best for embroidery, what floss and needles to use, and how to stitch.  Students will design and start stitching a project during class.  
This class will be a workshop where the teacher will demonstrate the stitches and the students will then practice them. 
Mrs. Borton is a patient and encouraging teacher and will help the students try their hand at learning how to do decorative stitches on fabric.

Learning Goals

Students will learn to do the stem stitch and the running stitch, while practicing their dexterity.

Other Details

Parental Guidance

Students will be using needles and scissors during class. A parent may need to be present with younger students.

Supply List

Students will need the following supplies:
1.  fabric in a plain color
2.  embroidery floss in at least three colors
3.  an embroidery hoop
4.  needles for sewing/embroidery
5.  scissors for cutting floss

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Lori Ferguson-Borton

Joined December, 2020

5.0

65reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Mrs. Borton has been sewing and stitching as long as she can remember!  She has taught sewing, quilting, and embroidery at a local fabric store where she worked with students of all ages.