Embellishing Knit Fabrics with Embroidery

– Embellishing Knit Fabrics with Embroidery
Tuesday, Jan 16, 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost $40
Materials fee: $5 (cash only please)
Participants must sign-up for this class in advance. No drop-ins please.
Rita Halford instructor, please register ahead of time
Maximum Class size: 6 people
This class explores embellishing techniques using embroidery. Demonstrations will be given on
3 different types of fabric (knit fine gauge, knit large gauge and woven fine gauge). We will take
a look at fabric stabilizer options and play with silk embroidery thread, as well as DMS floss and
mercerized cotton thread. We will delve into how to prepare for an embellishment project, how
to launder it, when necessary, how to securely weave in ends and how to set yourself up for
success when choosing a piece of plain clothing to embellish.

Sign up at the Blacksmith Shop Sundays from 1-4 pm, or email
historiccraftproject@gmail.com

Cash or check accepted for class fee. Please make checks payable to:
Manchester Area Historical Society.

Materials Fee should be paid by cash only. Fees will be collected at the first class.

Please note, your class fee will go in its entirety towards supporting the Historic Craft Project –
a non-profit volunteer-organized effort, which is a part of Manchester Area Historical Society.

Classes will be in the craft room in the back of the Blacksmith Museum –
324 E Main St, Manchester, MI

In the event of snowy weather and ice storms, class may be re-scheduled, and the class fee
will carry over to the newly re-scheduled date (in April) or be reimbursed to the participant, if
they prefer that.

We encourage people to join Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS).