History
Hand & Lock is an embroidery brand created from the fusion of two great, long established embroidery businesses, M Hand and S Lock. In 2001, these two extraordinary companies; M Hand and S Lock merged and the Hand & Lock brand was created. Hand & Lock's commitment to produce only the highest quality hand embroidered products ensures that the company maintains its place as the leading supplier of all types of embroidery.
Specialties
Hand and Lock are teaching two exciting classes in 2015. Embroidery Technique and Goldwork: Intensive Suitable for beginners and novices alike. This unique class teaches students professional embroidery techniques and then the fine skill of Goldwork. Hand and Lock have been using the ancient technique known as Goldwork to apply a metallic, rich finish to couture for nearly 250 years. Traditionally for ceremonial, ecclesiastical or military garments, Goldwork is a great technique to instantly give a dynamic aesthetic and glamour. Using metal bullions in an array of colours - embroiderers can give their garments a rich luxurious finish adding weight and sophistication. Dates: Monday 16th to Friday the 20th November Haute Couture: Intensive (Tambour Beading Levels 1 and 2) Suitable for beginners and novices alike. Tambour beading also known as Luneville or Crochet de Luneville is a French Haute Couture technique where beads or sequins can be attached to a fabric. The embroidery is done with a hook working through a fabric stretched tight as a drum. Students will learn how to create a design, set up a full size frame and how to work the hook through the fabric without catching before learning the technique. The technique is popular on International Catwalks and can be seen in shows by Elie Saab and Oscar De La Renta. Dates: Monday 9th to Friday the 13th November Tutor: Jessica Pile / Janika Magi