Location: Hand & Lock School for Embroidery & Creative Arts, 86 Margaret Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1W 8TE
Duration: 2 Day Workshop  (10am - 4:30pm each day)

Monogramming and embroidered personalisation has long been a mark of style and individuality. For over 100 years Savile Row tailors have sent their luxury garments to Hand & Lock to be monogrammed and today initials are added to pyjamas, bath robes, wedding gifts, wallets, slippers, gloves, hats and more. A hand sewn monogram makes every piece personal and unique.

On this two day course you will learn the core skills of monogramming and personalisation. We begin with design transfer using the traditional Prick and Pounce method, a simple technique that can be applied to any future project. You will then stitch Block font in stem stitch, which forms the foundation of monogramming. Once you are confident, you will move on to Script font, combining stem and satin stitch with the help of prepared stitch direction diagrams. Finally, you will be introduced to a range of other fonts to put your skills into practice. All of your work will be done on a base of white fabric using fine cotton threads. By the end of the course you will understand the principles of monogramming and be ready to apply them to your own garments and gifts.

Important Course Information

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Taught Techniques 

- Transferring your design onto fabric using prick and pounce

- Embroidering both Block and Script fonts

- Using stem stitch and satin stitch for monogramming

What You’ll Need to Provide

- All materials and tools will be provided - Course kit materials may vary slightly from those shown in sample imagery, however all alternatives are chosen to closely reflect the intended techniques and final results.  

- If you wish you are welcome to bring your own mug for refreshments and your own embroidery kit, though this is completely optional and not required.