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Intro to Tambour Embroidery

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    Learn the basics of this exquisite embroidery technique using beads and sequins.

    • Sun 28 Sep
      5 hours, Sun 10:00 AM - Sun 3:00 PM At Selwyn College, Auckland. Lina Xu
      • $92.00 incl. GST
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    Learn the basics of this exquisite embroidery technique using beads and sequins.

    Tambour embroidery originated in France during the 18th century. This highly specialised technique involves creating intricate embellishment designs with sequins, beads, pearls, crystals, and other decorative  elements. Although traditionally used for haute couture, it's now popular among embroidery enthusiasts and hobbyists. Come and learn from an expert how to enjoy this beautiful embroidery technique.

    There is a maximum eight students for this course.

    Course outline

    • How to start and finish chain stitches using a tambour hook. 
    • Bead and sequins application.
    • Shape-filling with chain-stitches.
    • Shape filling with pull back stitch and bugle beads. 

    Who should attend?

    People who love embroidery, who love to create their own shiny embellishments for fashion, those interested in hand-crafts or knitting or crochet or sewing. And people who believe in sustainable fashion! 

    What to bring

    Bring your lunch as we'll take a break. We'll provide tea and coffee. All materials are provided for this course ($9).

    About your tutor, Lina

    I graduated from Whitecliffe in 2022 with a Sustainable Fashion Design Degree. I love tailoring and embroidery. Tambour Embroidery was one of my sustainable practices in my final year. I couldn’t find much information about tambour embroidery in New Zealand and no one was teaching it. Therefore, I took it as my mission to revive this beautiful craft and started teaching classes in April 2023.

    Examples of Lina's tambour embroidery.

    Tambour embroidery Lina XuTambour embroidery Lina XuExample of Luneville Embroidery in Haute Couture - tambour

     

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