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Intermediate Embellishment: Motif Workshop

Join us at Dovecot Studios on 10th October for this motif workshop and create a small, embroidered patch that can be sewn onto an old item of clothing, cushion or bag.

Intermediate Embellishment: Motif Workshop

About Intermediate Embellishment: Motif Workshop

10th October 2025
10am - 4pm
Dovecot Studios Ltd
10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1LT
£80
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Working to create a small, embroidered patch that can be sewn onto an old item of clothing, cushion or bag for example, learn how to prepare and plan your motif. Hand embroider with beads and sequins and then attach to your chosen item. Perfect as a follow on from the beginner 3D Embellishment workshops, or for confident stitchers.

· Planning template / design

· Preparing outline / template on a sewing machine

· Sewing beads and sequins

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