Embroidery MQF 2

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have finished Embroidery MQF 1.

Duration

30 week course with 3 contat hours per week

Learning outcomes

“Expected learning outcomes for this course include:

Knowledge
• Identify different types of fabrics, threads, and needles used in embroidery
• Understand and recognise advanced embroidery stitches, including satin, double knotted, cretan, romanian, bullion, and cable stitches
• Understand the steps involved in producing cut-work
• Understand the steps involved in producing embroidered shadow work

Skills
• Prepare fabric for embroidery
• Transfer designs onto fabric using appropriate methods
• Use tools (needles, scissors, etc.) and stitches to create cut-work and shadow work
• Create samplers (swatches) of different stitches
• Identify and select suitable fabrics for embroidery projects
• Match threads appropriately to fabric
• Select the correct needle for specific fabrics
• Evaluate own work by comparing stitches against samplers
• Explain how to execute advanced embroidery stitches
• Interact with peers during project execution from preparation to finishing
• Present finished embroidery work (e.g. exhibitions or displays)
• Write brief descriptions of completed work
• Keep updated with new materials and techniques through various resources
• Research embroidery further to develop own designs
• Analyse existing embroidered works (materials and techniques used)
• Explore opportunities to sell or trade embroidered products

Competences
• Prepare fabric and carry out all necessary steps before embroidery
• Transfer designs accurately onto fabric
• Produce advanced stitches (uneven, curved, long and short couching stitches)
• Create embroidered designs such as flowers, grapes, and leaves using different stitch techniques
• Design and produce themed embroidered items
• Execute embroidery projects independently
• Follow instructions and complete projects within defined timeframes
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Delivery method

Face to face lessons and hands on experience

Certification/Award

An award certificate accredited by the Malta further and higher education authority will be awarded to learners who attend a minimum of 80% of the course and achieve an overall mark of 45% or higher in their tasks