Yippee-Ki-Yay Christmas! Embroidered Cowboy Tree Skirt with Mylar Magic
Class Description:
Saddle up for some holiday crafting fun! In this festive class, you'll learn how to create a unique and dazzling Cowboy Christmas tree skirt that will add a touch of Western charm to your holiday décor. We'll be focusing on incorporating the eye-catching sparkle of Mylar into our embroidery designs, adding a touch of festive shimmer that will make your tree truly shine.
No prior embroidery experience is necessary! Our step-by-step instructions will guide you through the process of creating charming cowboy-themed embroidery designs – think horseshoes, cowboy hats, stars, and maybe even a little "Howdy Christmas" sentiment – and how to expertly integrate Mylar for a stunning effect. You'll learn the best techniques for working with Mylar in machine embroidery to achieve beautiful and long-lasting results.
By the end of the class, you'll have the knowledge and skills to complete your very own personalized Cowboy Christmas tree skirt, ready to adorn your Christmas tree with Western flair for years to come!
What You'll Learn:
- Basic machine embroidery techniques (for beginners and refreshers)
- How to select and prepare Mylar for machine embroidery
- Tips and tricks for successfully stitching Mylar without puckering or tearing
- Creating and/or using provided cowboy-themed embroidery designs
- Hooping techniques for tree skirt panels
- Constructing and finishing your Christmas tree skirt
What's Included:
- what You Need to Bring:
- Sewing machine in good working order (please ensure you know how to operate it)
- Embroidery unit and hoops compatible with your machine
- Embroidery threads in various colors
- Bobbin thread
- Basic sewing supplies: scissors, seam ripper, pins, hand sewing needles
- Fabric for your tree skirt:
- Main fabric:
- Background fabric
- Border Fabric (this will be the fabric that frames the embroidered squares)
- Backing fabric:
- Batting:
- Optional: Any additional embellishments you'd like to incorporate (e.g., buttons, ribbon)
Get ready to add a touch of Western sparkle to your holiday season! We can't wait to see your creative Cowboy Christmas tree skirts!
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Materials Included: | Mylar Cowboy Designs |
| Requirements: | Embroidery Machine with an embroidery hoop size of at least 5x7" |
| Instructor: | Jennifer Trumble |
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