London Embroidery School: Online Class Now Available

Here's another wonderful skill you can learn during the lockdown staying at home.  The London Embroidery School has launched an online class for the first time with tutorials on how to make Valentino Roses.

This is a free class that will allow you spend an hour or so making something lovely. Simply click Here to link to the class, or find it in the new online classes section of their website. There is also a blog to go with it with some extra notes, also on the website.

Valentino Roses are one of their longest running classes, say the London Embroidery School, where they make these gorgeous little silk flowers. 

The class is led by Natasha Searls-Punter.












Before you start, here is a list of things you will need:

Fabric for your rose (lightweight) – ideally Organza (50x15cm); other options- tulle, chiffon, muslin anything lightweight and flexible (likely to be sheer)

Base Fabric (medium/heavy weight) – ideally a non stretch woven like cotton (fit to our hoop size) or felt (10x10cm)

Thread- Match colour to your lightweight fabric

Needle- Sharps or similar- size you feel comfortable threading up

Scissors- Fabric and Paper

Paper

Pencil

Ruler

Pins

Embroidery Hoop (optional)- regular hoop, table clamp frame, seat frame

Laying tool (optional)- mellor, stiletto, awl

Follow the link to the class when you are ready, and remember to pause the video as you go along if you need some more time to keep pace with the steps. 
London Embroidery School would be happy if you share your roses with them and anyone who you think might enjoy making their own using the hashtag #valrosechallenge (and stayhome sticker in instagram stories). Or send them direct to them if you don't have social media: classes@embroidery.london