Area of Study: Embroidery
Class Hours: 6
Class Type: Project
Skill Level: All. Any student is welcome in this class. Knowledge of basic embroidery skills will help any beginner feel comfortable.

The sweet shadow work cover-up and bonnet completes my "Smile a Day" ensemble! Like its counterpart "A Smile a Day Sandals" the cover-up and bonnet are made of soft Pima fabrics finished off with piped edges. All items are enhanced with delicate shadow worked bows and bullion buds.

Phyllis will demonstrate the possibilities that shadow work adds to any embroidered piece. Students will learn multiple ways to approach shadow work. After exploring this, each student will master stem and outline stitching as well as simple bullion buds that are sprinkled throughout the embroidery design. These beautifully embroidered items are the perfect projects for learning simple basics, but the end result is anything but ordinary with clusters of flowers and bouquets of bows for dancing heads, shoulders and feet!

This is an embroidery class only - all construction will be completed at home.

Complete Kit Contents: Pima solids or checks if you prefer; cording for piping; 6-stranded embroidery floss; Silk-satin ribbons; Mother of Pearl buttons; Embroidery needles; Machine thread; Project pattern; Class handouts

Pre-requisite: None

Student Supplies: Basic student supplies; Embroidery scissors (for cutting threads); fabric shears; straight pins; fine line marking pen or pencil; 3”x 6” oval or 4” round Bates embroider hoop; Pen for taking notes; Extension cord; Additional lighting (required); Magnification (recommended)

Home Supplies: Sewing machine; #65 Universal machine needle; ¼” foot (optional); Piping foot (optional); Rotary cutter; Mat for cutting; Ruler to use with cutter;