Exploring Soluble Fabrics Class - Flowers & Leaves at Abakhan Mostyn

Dive into the creative possibilities of soluble fabrics in our Exploring Soluble Fabrics Class! Perfect for sewists and textile artists of all levels, this class introduces you to the fascinating world of water-soluble materials and their transformative applications in design and decoration.

What You’ll Learn:

• Introduction to Soluble Fabrics: Understanding different types, uses, and creative potential.
• Project Design: How to plan and layer materials for unique effects.
• Stitching Techniques: Using free-motion embroidery or other methods to create intricate designs.
• Dissolving and Revealing: Learn the process of dissolving the fabric to unveil your finished piece.

Why Attend:

This class unlocks a whole new level of creativity, allowing you to experiment with texture, transparency, and delicate detailing. You’ll leave with an inspiring Join Molly to explore how to use soluble fabric to make these gorgeous 'flowers and leaves' project and the skills to incorporate soluble fabrics into future creations.

Whether you’re crafting elegant accents, statement pieces, or artistic experiments, this class is your gateway to innovative textile design!

Molly also provides excellent handouts to help you remember what you have learnt so you can continue with more projects at home.

Skill level: Basic sewing machine skills required. If you are a beginner, there are techniques suitable for you. But if you have free motion experience and want to take your skills to the next level, this workshop is also for you.

What to bring:

To start the class:

• 0.3m Vlisene Solufleece Embroidery Backer or similar. This is a soluble fabric that feels like fabric. Please DO NOT get the plastic feeling soluble fabric.

• 0.3m fine net or veiling

Remember, you can get extra supplies from the shop during the workshop if needed.

Janome sewing machines will be provided on the day along with a hot drink. You will also receive a 10% discount card to use in-store.

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Tutor : Molly Brown

I have delivered workshops with Abakhan since 2017, but experimented, played and worked with textiles since childhood. This interest has remained an important part of my life, from making Christmas presents on my Nana’s old treadle machine; to teaching multiple skills at the Knitting & Stitching Shows, as well as Festival of Quilts.

After a 35 year career as an Occupational Therapist in the NHS, I changed direction in 2016 and focused more on teaching skills to others and working on my own projects.

I have mastered a wide repertoire of skills in both Knitting and Sewing. I teach a wide range of knitting techniques, from Entrelac to Magic Loop. But sewing is where my strongest passion lies. The back bone of this is in making clothes. However, I have a keen interest in exploring the variety of ways to embellish fabrics, especially by Shisha, free motion embroidery and Quilting. It might look like these are all just different tangled threads, but my aim is to bring it all together into a beautiful fabric of coherent and unique wearable art.