Slow Stitching 101 : Soothing & Cozy Sewing Moments

What You Will Learn?

• Slow stitching is a process of needlework or hand sewing, similar to traditional embroidery or hand quilting, but without restrictions. It’s a method of using your hands to sew stitches between fabric and thread, with an emphasis on the process and the calming effects that are generated..
• Tangibly, stitches reenforce, repair, or attach fabric pieces together, not with the intention of making a perfect piece, but in seeing the beauty in salvaging what you already have, and recognizing the value of the effort and time it takes to do so..
• By using repetitive strokes and stitches, the slow stitching approach becomes soothing and comforting. Users feel the softness of the fabric, fall into a rhythm pulling stitches, and get lost in the moment, to achieve a sense of calmness..
• In today’s Slow Stitching Class, I’ll introduce 3 essential stitches and demonstrate how they are used in slow stitching. From this needlework basis, users can vary the techniques to create unique and personal art. .
• For a specific project, students will create their own Slow Stitching Playing Card using a needle, thread, and fabric pieces..
• By engaging in simple, routine actions, the stitching becomes somewhat meditative..
• Class contains lessons that review the essential stitching tools, three traditional stitches, and two Project Challenges. Also included is a Class Download with a supply list and Class Overview..
• Course Materials include 3x4 cotton fabric swatch, additional smaller fabric pieces, needle, thread, basic sewing tools (scissors, thimble, beeswax). No previous sewing experience is required..