Introduction to Buttonhole Applique Workshop

Whether you’re into fashion, textiles, cosplay, or just love making things with your hands - Buttonhole Appliqué is the perfect way to level up your sewing and design game!

• The basics of buttonhole stitch and how it applies to appliqué
• How to secure fabric shapes with precision and style
• Tips for clean, professional-looking edges, corners and curves
• Creative ways to use buttonhole appliqué on quilts, soft furnishings, clothing, bags, patches, and art projects

• Beginners with zero sewing experience
• Fashion and art students
• DIY enthusiasts
• Anyone who wants to turn fabric scraps into fabulous designs!

• It’s easy to learn, relaxing to do, and endlessly customisable
• It’s light and portable to do whilst travelling; sitting in waiting rooms; watching tv; at the footy; etc
• Add personal flair to your clothes, notebooks, or gifts
• Boost your portfolio with hand-finished, unique pieces
• Impress your family and friends

Sign up today for our hands-on workshop where you will learn all the basics to get you started on this lovely technique.

No machine needed - just a needle, thread, fabric and your imagination.

Create. Stitch. Appliqué. Make it yours!

• 25cm (or 1 fat 1/8th) of neutral 100% quilting cotton for the background (small print or tone-on-tone is fine; calico is also suitable, pre-washed)
• 100% cotton fabric scraps
• Fusible web (Heat and Bond Lite or Vleisofix)
• Paper scissors and sharp fabric scissors
• Stranded cotton (any colour)
• Embroidery hand sewing needles
• A correct sized thimble for your dominant hand middle finger
• Pencil
• A couple of sheets of photocopy paper
• Notebook and pen for notes

Optional: A kit with background fabric, fabric scraps and one skein of stranded cotton is available from the tutor for $7 cash on the day.

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