Hand-Embroidered Patches

Thursdays, September 18 and 25, 6-8:30pm

Class level: All levels welcome. Some familiarity with hand-stitching helpful.

Age requirements: Ages 16+

Registration fee: $125

Teaching artist: Kelli Emerson

Have you ever wanted to make your own iron-on patches? In this two-session workshop, you'll learn some simple embroidery stitches, design your own patch patterns, and hand-embroider your designs before turning them into iron-on patches. By the end of the class you'll have a completed patch and the skills to make more! Some previous embroidery or hand stitching experience will be beneficial but is not required.

Session 1: Learn simple embroidery stitches that work well for patch-making before drafting designs and learning how to transfer a design to fabric. Begin work on stitching designs.

Session 2: Finish stitching designs, then learn how to turn designs into iron-on patches by trimming the fabric, backing the design, and finishing the edges.

*Between sessions 1 and 2 participants should expect to work on their embroidery designs outside of class as needed.

What to Bring:

• DMC embroidery floss (if there are specific colors you want. If not, TAC has lots of floss you can use.)

• Sharp pair of thread snips (if you already have. If not, TAC has snips you can use during class.)​

• All other supplies are included.

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Teaching Artist Bio:

Kelli Emerson was first introduced to embroidery while working for a needlework supply company in college. She began a regular embroidery practice while living abroad during the Covid-19 lockdowns. Kelli works as the Program Manager at Folklore Village, a rural folk arts non-profit near Dodgeville. She teaches embroidery at MSCR and at Folklore Village.