Embroidery MQF 1

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements are needed for this level

Duration

30 week course with 3 contact hours per week

Learning outcomes

“Expected learning outcomes for this course include:

Knowledge
• Identify different types of fabrics used in embroidery (e.g. cotton, linen, silk, wool, felt, canvas)
• Recognise tools, equipment, and materials used in embroidery (e.g. ring frames, scissors, needles, thimble, tracing tools, designs)
• Understand different types and forms of threads (wool, cotton, rayon, metallic; stranded or ball form)
• Know the various embroidery stitches and their methods of execution
• Apply colour theory by matching colours using the colour wheel
• Understand methods used to produce a finished embroidered work
• Know appropriate washing and ironing processes for embroidered items

Skills
• Apply basic stitches (flat, back, looped, stem, chain, blanket, half cross, cross stitch)
• Combine stitches into embroidery techniques (free-style, canvas, appliqué)
• Attach swatches of different fabrics and threads
• Create colour schemes using the colour wheel
• Select and use appropriate tools, materials, and equipment for projects
• Prepare fabrics and materials according to the technique used
• Apply fastening methods where required
• Read and interpret two-dimensional designs, diagrams, and instructions
• Follow simple and repetitive embroidery instructions
• Transform patterns and verbal instructions into finished embroidered work
• Understand and correct mistakes identified during the process
• Communicate using appropriate embroidery terminology
• Discuss projects with peers
• Present completed work (washed and ironed)
• Select appropriate stitches, materials, and tools for specific projects
• Calculate required quantities of materials
• Decide the best approach to complete embroidery projects
• Evaluate the quality of finished work
• Identify challenges encountered during project execution
• Evaluate own work throughout project execution
• Practise stitches independently and repetitively
• Transfer patterns onto fabric
• Assess work for accuracy, neatness, and precision to improve performance
• Search for additional learning materials and resources

Competences
• Produce and apply basic embroidery stitches and techniques independently
• Execute simple embroidery projects (e.g. cushions, bags, panels, runners)
• Follow instructions to complete projects correctly
• Complete embroidery tasks within defined timeframes
• Maintain cleanliness and care during work (e.g. keeping work clean, proper handling practices)”

Delivery method

Face to face lesson 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

Language of instruction

Bilingual