SULKY SENSATIONAL SCARVES
This course covers a variety of fiber art and machine stitching techniques that you will learn AND it includes everything you need to teach it to others once completed. You will get 13 classes that cover different techniques and each creates a new and unique scarf.
This course is designed for Sulky teacher certification alumni to continue their education OR new students to get certified. Expand your fiber art skills with 13 projects that utilize Sulky Water Soluble Stabilizers. You will not only learn new techniques for machine stitching, embellishment, thread lace and more, but you will also get valuable business information on how to market yourself and your classes to gain your own student base. Plus, with this easy online-format, you can get your certification from the comfort of your own home, no travelling necessary.
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6 Week Course |
Techniques/Projects
All with the Magic of Sulky Water Soluble Stabilizers
#1: Decorative-Stitched, Machine Fed, Non-Grid, Thread Lace Scarf:
- Using Decorative Stitches already built in to your sewing machine to create a magnificent thread lace scarf
- All MACHINE-FED stitching - No Free-Motion work
- Quilting with a Solvy Pattern
#2: Fringed Decorative-Stitched, Machine-Fed, Striped, Thread Lace Scarf
- Using Decorative Stitches already built into your sewing machine to create a magnificent STRIPED, thread-lace scarf with thread fringe
- All MACHINE-FED stitching - No Free-Motion work
#3: Decorative-Stitched, Machine-Fed, Ribbon Scarf or Shawl
- Using pretty ribbons and Decorative Stitches already built in to your sewing machine to create a magnificent, elegant or casual, Ribbon Scarf or Shawl
- All MACHINE-FED stitching - No Free-Motion work
#4: Gridded, Free-Motion Stitched, Thread Lace Scarf
- Create an all-cotton thread grid to support magnificent thread lace with free-motion magic on the grid
- Soft and drapeable with Sulky 12 wt. or 30 wt. Cottons
#5: Evelyn’s Gridded Delicate Lace Scarf
- Create a delicate Sulky Rayon Thread grid to serve as a base to create this magnificent, gossamer thread-lace scarf, using free-motion stitching and/or a machine-fed straight stitches
#6: Combo Gridded Yarn and Thread Scarf
- Develop a yarn grid, and fill it with magnificent thread using decorative stitches on your sewing machine
- Fiber-Fun with Yarns - the sky’s the limit
- All MACHINE-FED stitching - No Free-Motion work
#7: Gridded Multi-Yarn, Thread Lace Scarf
- Make a thread and/or yarn grid to support magnificent thread and yarn fibers
- All MACHINE-FED stitching - No Free-Motion work
#8: Chenille-It™ Scarf or Shawl
- Use Faux Chenille to create a beautiful shawl, scarf or blanket - no rules
- Unusual Fringe Technique - “Sew” Cuddly you’ll never want to take it off!
#9: Decorative-Stitched, Non-Grid, Machine-Fed, Textured Yarn Scarf with Popcorn Fringe
- Using Decorative Stitches already built-in to your sewing machine, create a textured, non-gridded, free-wheeling scarf
- Surprise Popcorn Fringe
- All MACHINE-FED stitching - No Free-Motion work
#10: Morticia Scarf, Twisted Fabric, and Magical Threads - “Sew” much fun!
- Use stunning batiks or silks to create this artsy fabric scarf
- The perfect fabric scarf, and an awesome gift
- All MACHINE-FED stitching - No Free-Motion work
#11: Gridded Waterfall Scarf by Diane Gloystein
- Create a thread-cord grid to support elegant Silk Dupioni or dramatic Batik fabric squares
- Light and airy - perfect all year
- All MACHINE-FED stitching - No Free-Motion work
#12: Free-Form Fiber-Frenzy Scarf
- Create a thread-cord grid to support elegant Silk Dupioni or dramatic Batik fabric squares
- Make a magical collage of yarns, threads and fibers and secure them so they all stay in place until you’re ready to stitch.
- Free-motion or machine-fed stitching
#13: BONUS – Baker’s Dozen: Elegant, Machine Fed, Confetti Ribbon Scarf (not required for certification)
- Fray Management with Ribbon
- Creating a Metallic Thread Grid
- All MACHINE-FED stitching - No Free-Motion work
These are skill-building projects, and we suggest you take them in the order listed.
These techniques can be adapted to so many different uses beyond scarves. Think: inserts in garments, pillows, create bowls, and much more. Beautiful batik fabrics or silks, gorgeous yarns, and the perfect Sulky Threads and Stabilizers enhance every one of the finished Sensational Scarves. Oodles of additional embellishment techniques and ideas are shown, too, followed by a knock-your-socks-off trunk show that will give you dozens of ideas for future scarves and projects using these and other techniques.
Stress-Free, Fun, and Techniques-by-the-Ton
All of the 13 projects included must be completed to be eligible for certification. Create, photograph and post the required projects to the Teacher Certification Blackboard System. The Sulky Certification Teaching Staff will evaluate your projects. Once your evaluation is complete, you will then receive your Sulky Teacher Certification Certificate. Remember, being certified does not mean that you are required to teach.
