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Saskia ter Welle – Couture Classes and Broderie d'Art Courses

Haute Couture and Fashion School: off-line and online classes in haute couture pattern- and embroidery techniques

Vogeltjes bruidspaar in Al Aire techniek
24
Jul 2019

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Birds

The charm of different techniques

Embroidery has an endless number of different faces: from robust and strong, to delicate and soft. A practical way to discover the possibilities of a technique is to make samples. Samples are small examples that are made as an exercise.

Comparison

For a wedding couple I made a keepsake of the wedding. For this I used the image on the weddingcard of two birds. I decided to make this simple and lovely design with two different embroidery techniques, so that the properties of those techniques come out well:
  1. First, I embroidered the birds with an old Singer sewing machine, with the so-called ‘Al Aire’ technique. In an hour and a half my idea had already been implemented into a bag!
  2. After that I embroidered the birds with the techniques gathered under the name of ‘Broderie d’Art’. This took considerably more time, but it also looks more sophisticated.

Results

I would like to share here the results of both examples or ‘samples’. I’m curious to know what you think. Would you be so kind to let us know by leaving a message under this blog post?

Vogeltjes Bruidspaar Al AireVogeltjes Bruidspaar Broderie d'Art

Work description white bridal bag

I would like to share the tutorial for making the bridal bag here with you. You can make it as simple or as chic as you want by choosing fabric, materials and finishings.

What do you need?

  • fabric for the bag (cotton, silk: no stretch fabric)
  • Vlieseline for reinforcement
  • sewing machine yarn
  • yarns / straps for your embroidery: here silver and gold colored crochet / knitting yarn is used (shine works very well in embroidery!)
  • piece of tulle
  • paper and marker
  • plastic embroidery ring of approx. 23 cm
  • Old Singer sewing machine, converted into an embroidery machine
Patroon overbrengen op stof
Choose a pattern and transfer it to a piece of pattern paper.
Patroon overbrengen op stof met tule
Pin the piece of tulle on the patterned paper. Trace the pattern on the tulle with a clear marker.
patroon overbrengen op stof
Pin the piece of tulle with pattern on the fabric. Trace the pattern of the tulle on the fabric. Remove the tulle. Place the fabric in the embroidery hoop.

Vogeltjes bruidspaar in Al Aire techniek

Stitch a rectangular bag, one narrow side of which remains open. Fold the top edge twice and finish.
To make a bag that can more or less ‘stand’ if it is made of sturdy fabric, the corners at the bottom are folded in and stitched. Then you fix the point to the bottom seam of the bag. You do this all on the inside. Now turn the bag outside.
Simple way to close the bag is to stitch one or more cords or ribbons in the seam. OK, this had to be finished quickly … It could be nicer! 🙂
By stitching the corners at the bottom, you have made a solid bottom. You can optionally put a piece of cardboard in here, for extra strength (covered with fabric).
Vogeltjes Bruidspaar Al Aire
This is the final result.

Would you like to learn Al Aire embroidery?

Do you also want to become acquainted with the embroidery technique Al Aire? Then listen: a basic masterclass will be given in the studio on the 20th and 21st of August 2019. To participate in this course, you can borrow a machine or work on your own, old  sewing machine. After registration you will receive information about buying and changing the old Singer machine, so that you know:

  • what you should pay attention to when purchasing an old sewing machine (thrift shops and the online marketplaces are full of it! A machine in reasonable condition costs about 40 euros)
  • how to convert the machine from a sewing machine to an embroidery machine.

More information and application

Advanced Masterclass

On 19, 20 and 21 August it is possible to participate in the advanced master class, for those who have already followed an Al Aire course. During these days you can:

  • work on a piece of clothing using Al Aire
  • refine your technique
  • further develop your design skills.

More information and application

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Couture training

The program of workshops, masterclasses and courses at the Dutch Couture Academy is aimed at (future) professionals in the fashion industry who are looking for an opportunity to specialise in couture techniques. Enthusiastic amateurs are also very welcome! The courses seek a balance between technology and inspiration, between knowledge and skills and artistic expression. Discovering one’s own handwriting is seen as crucial in the distinctive craftsmanship of each student.

 

 

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