Design & Craft - Stitched Textiles (Machine Embroidery
Certificate in Design and Craft - Machine Embroidery
City & Guilds Assured
Globally Recognised
Practical Skill
Level 1
Course Overview
This beginner‑friendly qualification introduces learners to the creative and technical basics of machine embroidery. Through guided practical tasks, learners explore simple stitch settings, fabric preparation, hooping, and decorative techniques using a domestic sewing machine. The course focuses on building confidence, experimenting with colour and texture, and producing small stitched samples that demonstrate developing skills.
Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence, making it ideal for those new to machine embroidery or returning to creative study.
What you will learn
How to set up and use a domestic sewing machine for free‑motion and decorative stitching
Basic machine embroidery techniques including line work, texture, pattern and simple motifs
How to prepare fabrics, use stabilisers, and hoop materials correctly
How to experiment with colour, thread types and stitch settings
How to create small stitched samples exploring design elements
Safe and confident use of tools, equipment and machine controls
How to present your stitched samples in a portfolio for assessment
Who should enrol
Complete beginners who want to try machine embroidery for the first time
Learners with basic sewing experience who want to explore decorative stitching
Hobbyists interested in adding texture, pattern and creative detail to their textile work
Anyone looking for a gentle, confidence‑building introduction to creative machine techniques
Learners preparing to progress into Level 2 Textiles or specialist embroidery pathways
Skills you will gain
Confident use of a domestic sewing machine for decorative stitching
Basic free‑motion embroidery skills
Understanding stabilisers, hooping and fabric preparation
Ability to create simple stitched motifs, textures and patterns
Experimentation with colour, threads and machine settings
Safe and accurate use of tools and equipment
Portfolio presentation skills for showcasing samples
Duration
2 Years
Study Options
In Person
Online
Progression
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