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Haute Couture Embroidery Short Course | On Campus

Haute Couture Embroidery Short Course

Course description

Haute Couture embroidery is a skill that requires patience, commitment and an in-depth knowledge of the unique needle skills and techniques which have been handed down over centuries.

During this course you will learn the fundamental techniques of Haute Couture embroidery as they are taught and practiced in France. You will use a variety of luxurious materials and begin to understand the patience and skill required to create the beautiful, hand-crafted pieces found on the most elite catwalks of the world.

Course outcomes
By the end of the course students should have:

  • Learnt about Haute Couture hand-embroidery techniques and how to apply them
  • Worked with a range of luxurious materials to practise skills

Clear, easy to understand lessons:

  • Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology, they will make sure they explain what they mean.
  • New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way that’s crystal clear and easy to understand.

Experience life on campus:

  • Join students at London College of Fashion, East Bank a world leader in fashion design, media and business education
  • Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
  • Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
  • Ask questions of your tutor in real time
  • Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
  • Experience the many sights of London on your down time

A certificate of completion and a digital badge:

  • You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
  • As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
  • We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience
  • Certificates and digital badges are great to compliment your cv.

Available dates

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Details

Topics covered:

  • Using the Crochet de Lunéville
  • Working on a tambour frame with a transparent silk organza
  • Chain stitch (in all directions) using special cotton thread
  • Embellishing with paillettes, tubes and beads
  • Using gold thread and metallic cord
  • Create vermicelli stitches with gold thread, beads and paillettes in the shape of a beautiful heart inspired by Balenciaga’s collection

Materials

Please bring with you to the first session:

  • Scissors 
  • Paper and pencil for taking notes

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Come learn the fundamental techniques of haute couture embroidery, as they are taught and practiced in France. Using a variety of luxurious materials, you will begin to understand the skills required to create beautiful, hand-crafted pieces as found on the most exclusive catwalks.

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