Basic Tambour stitching | Obby

There is only one stitch to master in tambour embroidery. Instead of a needle, very fine, sharp hook is punched through a tightly stretched fabric to catch a fine thread from beneath and draw it up, creating a linked, chain-like stitch.

You will learn how to work the hook through the fabric without catching following a pattern and how to start and stop. Once you finish stitching your design you will then be shown how to finish the back of a hoop neatly making it ready for display.

We will also discuss: brief history of tambour stitching, what are…

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Anonymous - 24 November 2017

Really lovely class. Although this wasn't the easiest technique for me to learn, Zuzana is a very patient and knowledgeable teacher and she is happy to share all the helpful tips and tricks to get you started successfully. The venue was great. I’m looking forward to creating more embroidery at home. Five stars xx

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