At this workshop you will learn how to cut and piece the fabrics together using traditional Korean hand sewing techniques.

You will be working with traditional Korean Ramie fabrics that Sara has hand dyed. All the materials that you need will be in the kit provided at the start of the course. Your kit will contain a design for you to follow as a guide as well as instructional handouts.

During the workshop Sara will demonstrate how to cut and piece your Ramie fabrics together using a Garumsol (whip stitched seam) worked by hand.  She will demonstrate how to create the Bakgimaedup knot symbol to complete your pin cushion as well as how to shape your squares into the flower design.

Course materials

• Each student will receive a kit containing a selection of hand dyed ramie fabrics enough to complete your pin cushion. You can swap colours around to suit your taste.

  (Kit Fee: £9 payable at the start of the course)

• Printed instructions for seaming techniques and embellishments

What you need to bring:

 You will need the following tools

• Hera marker or creasing tool

• A 4” and 6” x 1” Creative grids acrylic ruler or other similar size acrylic ruler if you have one.

• Silk pins

• 40 weight white or grey cotton thread

• Clover Gold Eye Applique needles No.9

• Large sharp scissors for cutting fabric

• Small sharp scissors for snipping threads and cutting smaller pieces of fabric

If you have a rotary cutting set with an A4 or A3 board, 45mm rotary cutting tool and acrylic ruler then bring this along.

Additional information:

·         Please make sure that, if you wear glasses for close work, you bring them with you

·         You might like to bring a small table or clip on spotlight to work with as well.

Venue details:

Cardinal Newman School

Benedict Building

The Upper Dr, Hove BN3 6ND

Free parking and acccessible

Class times:

10 am - 4 pm

Bring your own lunch. Teas and biscuits provided.