Learn & Do it Yourself Courses

along with Video DVD's

for Home Makers, Professionals and Students !

Are You a keen lover of Embroidery? Do you want to Make your Dresses and Home Beautiful? Here is a Golden Opportunity for you to learnt it in the best method!

Mridula's School of Embroidery as a pioneer of Embroidery in Distance education provides the best guidance for you to pursue your creative interests and urge in learning the exquisite,intricate and famous classic embroideries of India.

Key Course Highlights -: 1) Lucid text with stitch diagrams 2) Explanatory notes to Practice designs 3)How to make embroidery products 4) Design sheets 5) Color illustrations of embroidered designs 6) Guidance and usage of Material specifications and requirements 7) Details of constructing routes for Kasuti,Kutch & Toda embroideries 8) kit material samples included in each course (Frame,Fabric, Thread, Graph/tracing sheets etc)

We offer three types of Correspondence Courses in Embroidery:-
MSE Program- І , MSE-Program II and MSE Program- III

MSE Program I : - This course has been designed to deal with the basics of embroidery. This is aimed for those who do not know anything or much about embroidery. This course gives an introduction to the basics of Freestyle, Kasuthi, Negi Kasuthi,Cross stitch and Kelim embroidery. (Five embroidery types)

Price inclusive of Courier/Postal/Shipping Charges within India.
For international orders shipping charges vary by country, so please contact us, before ordering, for actual charges.
* Price excludes certification

MSE Program II :- This course contains separate package for each type of Indian embroidery. Each course package deals at length on each type of Indian embroidery. As of now, we offer courses for traditional Indian embroideries.

Upgraded MSE II Courses are available in English Language Only

Type of Embroidery	Embroidery Characteristics & Applications	Course Fees in Rupees (India)-includes shipping within India	(International - In US Dollars) Course Fees only. Contact us for shipping charges	Remarks
Kantha Embroidery	Gives a Visual impact of a painting due to the characteristics of the motifs and filling them with beautiful color shades. Applied to Dresses like Ladies Tops and Shirts, Skirts,Vests,Stoles(Borders & Yokes) ,Blouses and Sarees,Home furnishings such as Bed spreads,Cushion covers,Table mats,Chair backs,Purses and Handbags.	1750	$30	Courseware includes 1 DVD
Kasuthi Embroidery	Being a counted thread embroidery with geometric patterns,It has the delicate look of a Filigry work.The colors can be Monochromatic or Primary colors and muted shades.Can be applied to the above dresses ,home furnishings and accessories.	2750	$50	Courseware includes 2 DVDs
Kutch Embroidery	Typically consists of Two layers of filling and has a dense look with the interlacing done mostly on a square or diamond pattern.Desigs can be used on a variety of Dresses,Decorative pieces such as Wall hangings,Door and window curtains,Accessories etc.	2250	$40	Courseware includes 2 DVDs
Mirror Work	Adds glamour to the applied designs due to shiny and reflective qualities.When mirror is embroidered with Mettalic threads (silver and gold types)along with beads and sequins , it provides a rich and fabulous look for a party or bridal wear. Mirror work designs are applied on a variety of Dresses,Home Furnishings and accessories.	1750	$30	Courseware includes 1 DVD
Kashmiri Embroidery	Also known as Kashida,Kashmiri embroidery's colorful designs has been inspired by the exotic natural surroundings of Kashmir.The uniqueness of this embroidery is that whole design patterns are created just using few stitch techniques.Usually executed using a single stitch in a skilled manner.Cotton or Wool is used as the base fabric.Its Applications include creating beautiful LadiesTops,Stoles,Shawls,Table mats and clothes,Wall hangings so on	2250	$40	Courseware includes 2 DVDs
Phulkari Embroidery	Based on Geometric patterns,Becaue of the Phulkari satin filling,the design and motifs offers a rich and dense look.It is best applicable for Dress Yokes (Eg.Ladie's tops) ,Shawls, Bags, Bed spreads ,Cushion covers.	1750	$30	Courseware includes 1 DVD
Chikan Embroidery	Has Vines and Creeper like designs. Mostly containing delicate designs, it is best applied to dresses like Ladies tops , shirts,stoles and Blouses.	1750	$30	Courseware includes 1 DVD
Toda Embroidery	This is a counted thread embroidery.Designs are Geometric in structure.Only Black and red color is used and this gives a highly structured ,beautiful and sober visual impact. Applied to Vests,Skirts,Stoles,Table mats,Cushion covers,Bags and Purses and accessories (e.g. Mobile Phone cover)	2250	$40	Courseware includes 1 DVD
ADVANCED COURSES IN HAND EMBROIDERY (New!)
ADVANCED KANTHA EMBROIDERY	An advanced Kantha embroidery applications is a course with focus on dresses and furnishing.	2500	$45	_
ADVANCED KUTCH EMBROIDERY	Advanced Kutch embroidery applications with focus on dresses and furnishing.	2500	$45	_
Kasuthi Emroidery 204 Motifs (Vol-I)	The first volume of the 5 volume series is the volume on '204 Kasuthi embroidery motifs' with focus on motifs only, along with the route diagrams for each motifs.	2500	$45	_
KASUTHI EMBROIDERY 108 TRIMMINGS(Vol-II)	The second volume of the 5 volume series is on '108 Kasuthi embroidery trimmings' with focus on trimmings only, along with the route diagrams for each trimming.	2000	$40	_
Advanced KASUTHI Embroidery (Vol -III)	The third volume of the 5 volume series is The Kasuthi Embroidery Series:' A Design approach to Kasuthi embroidery on tops': i.e. the volume discusses advanced Kasuthi embroidery application with focus on tops of dresses, along with the working method of the design plans for each dress with the help of the route diagrams.	3500	$60	_
Advanced KASUTHI-NEGI&Cross Stitch Envroidery(Vol-IV)	The fourth volume of the 5 volume series is The Kasuthi Embroidery Series:' A compendium on 54 borders and 54 motifs in Negi Kasuthi embroidery & 33 Indian Cross-stitch motifs' used in Kasuthi embroidery, with focus on the stitch technique, designs, and illustrations on dresses. We havemade 2 DVDs on Negi Kasuthi embroidery. It involves the stitch technique based to weaving.	3000	$50	Courseware includes 3 DVDs
ALTERNATE CROSS STITCH Embroidery	This is a novel effort, focusing on this particularlyless known counted thread embroidery stitch and its potential. The book is profusely illustrated with color photohraphs of along with explanations on the creation of different geometeically shaped motifs, with graded sizes, having a gem stidded colorful effect. Route sheets for the embroidered motifs as well as the embroidery projects have also been provided in this book	3000	$50	Courseware includes 1 DVD
EMBROIDERY DESIGN BOOKS (New!)
KUTCH DESIGN BOOK (VOL-1)	An assemblage of a variety of a number of Kutch embroidery motifs and many borders, in addition to all over patterns, The design book highlights the concept of design of Kutch region in the state of Gujarat.	600	$10	_
KARNATAKA KASUTHI DESIGN BOOK IN COLOR (VOL-1)	This book consists of s spectrum of 127 unique classic Kasuthi embroidery motifs and borders and design plans to satiate a Kasuthi embroidery aspirant. It has all over design plan which can be embroidered as yoke design plans, below the necklines and as sleeve fillings. Sleek beautiful trimmings and borders have been illustrated in this book in the form of a border around the placket. Charming borders have been included in this design book to embellish dresses, furnishings and accessories. This book makes one to be familiar with and enables one to understand the designing of Kasuthi motifs using geometric segments and the resulting visual impact of a motif using embroidery threads.	800	$15	_
OTHER DVDs AVAILABLE
FREESTYLE EMBROIDERY	FREE STYLE EMBROIDERY 4 DVDs WITH DEMONSTRATION OF ABOUT 70 IMPORTANT STITCHES	1500	$25	DEMONSTRATION
KELIM EMBROIDERY	1 DVD WITH IMPORTANT STITCHES FROM KELIM	500	$10	DEMONSTRATION

* Price inclusive of Courier/Postal/Shipping Charges within India.
For international orders shipping charges vary by country, so please contact us, before ordering, for actual charges.
* Price Excludes certification fee
(After assessment of Project, Certificate shipping charges are Rs 250 with in India and USD 30 for other countries)

MSE Program III : Doing Embroidery Applications on Dresses :- This program contains various "Application Kits" listed below, with a focus on developing specific skills in embroidery applications on garments in a professional manner. On Successful completion of this package, one could confidently venture in to designing and crafting professional embroidery on select dresses. Each kit includes Text instructions, design sheet of the dress item and the photograph of it.

Price inclusive of Courier/Postal/Shipping Charges within India.
For international orders shipping charges vary by country, so please contact us, before ordering, for actual charges.

Program Highlights

• Women from any country in the world can enroll for the courses!
• Simple & Lucid explanatory notes
• Detailed illustrations to stitch patterns
• Includes design sheets
• Includes Embroidery kit materials ( (Frame,Thread,Needle,Carbon & tracing sheets,Fabric /Matty/Net, Inch/Cm Graph sheets as per the requirement of the specific embroidery type)
• Reference to Color shades
• Application references and usages

Project & Certification (Optional)

Each Course could be typically learnt over a period of about 12 weeks if you could allocate reasonable time and put your efforts on trying out the stitches. Once you complete your learning,you can work on a project by creating a sample design of the embroidery on a Dress and once it is completed,you could either send us the original sample or the Photographs (containing the close up shots of the motifs and designs you have done).

We assess your project sample and accordingly issue a Completion Certificate for the course.

How to Join the course and Order from India and other countries?

India

You can send us Money by Bank Demand Draft or through Postal Money Order mentioning the name of the Program and embroidery course or the kit you want to buy along with your name,contact address,email and Telephone Nos.

You should send the Money orders or Demand Drafts addressed to :-

Phone: +91 8695 605050 / +91 044–24983050

Note : Please take Bank Demand Draft in the name of :- Mridula’ s School of Embroidery & Fashion Design

International

If you are ordering from Asia-Pacific countries,Australia,US,Canada,UK or other European countries, Please email us to info@mridulas.com and we would assist you in the course ordering process.

Postal/Shipping Terms

Orders & Shipping would be processed upon the receipt of the payment.

Expected delivery times would be in the range of 7-10 days within India and 12 to 15 days for other countries (Asia-Pacific countries, Australia,New Zealand ,US,UK and other European countries)