Stitch This! Introduction to Hand Embroidery

Sewing Basics Level 1

Stitch This! Introduction to Hand Embroidery

Anna Zagerson

Students will learn how to embroider a shape with the split stitch, fill it with the satin stitch, and decorate it with the lazy daisy.

Class Experience

Stitch This: Basics of Hand Embroidery is an interactive, beginner-friendly class where students will learn three basic hand embroidery stitches: the split stitch, satin stitch, and lazy daisy stitch.  
You will learn how to outline a shape with the split stitch, fill it with the satin stitch, and decorate it with the lazy daisy.  We will learn how to load an embroidery hoop and secure it, thread a needle, the benefits of using a single strand versus a double, and how to tie off your work...

1. Students will learn how to load an embroidery hoop.
2. Students will learn how to complete three stitches, two one-step stitches and one multistep stitch.

Anna Zagerson is an occupational therapist, creative writing graduate student, and lifelong crafter.  Her interests include collage making, embroidery, beadwork, pyrography, thrifting, writing speculative fiction, and animal rescue.  She has been embroidering by hand since the age of seven.

Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

1. Embroidery hoop (six or seven inches) https://www.michaels.com/product/loops-threads-wooden-embroidery-hoop-10124169
2. Needle minder
3. Fabric https://www.michaels.com/product/charles-craft-monaco-28-count-evenweave-needlework-fabric-10357705?michaelsStore=1276&inv=1
4. Marker
5. Needle
6. Embroidery Floss (2-3 colors) https://www.michaels.com/product/primary-embroidery-floss-by-loops-threads-36ct-10160903?michaelsStore=1276&inv=3

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:Youtube

Needles and scissors may be sharp and having a needle minder is highly recommended.

Available times

Pacific

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Meet the teacher

Anna Zagerson

I'm Anna, an occupational therapist and author pursuing my master's in creative writing.  I believe in inclusivity, am well-versed in neurodivergence, and am a disability rights advocate.  I also have a delightful rescue cat, Wolfie!