Hand Embroidery - Mounting your Work

Hand Embroidery - Mounting your Work

Hand Embroidery - Mounting your Work [FDF4228G]: Overview

For learners who have completed embroidery pieces that they would like to mount with a professional finish ready for framing or hanging.


What will we cover?

On this workshop we will cover measuring and cutting mount board; preparing the mount board with calico; aligning your work to the board, pinning, assembling and finally stitching. The finished mounted piece of embroidery can then be hung on its own or framed.


Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

For learners who have completed embroidery pieces for mounting. If you have any queries please contact the tutor by emailing


As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

You will need:
A pencil
Embroidery scissors
Your embroidery to be mounted
A piece of calico at least 4 inches larger than your finished embroidery piece

Your tutor will supply the following but if you have you may bring:
A metal ruler or patchwork ruler with metal edge
A Stanley knife with a new blade
Acid free mount board
Copydex
Small curved needles
Buttonhole thread
Strong glass head pins
.


What can I do when I finish the course?

Learners will have the opportunity to progress to a longer embroidery course with Surrey Adult Learning for a more in depth personal development or to other sewing or design courses to enhance further learning.

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by promoting fairness and respect at all times.