• £95

Rose Jumpsuit: A Schiaparelli-Inspired Garment

  • Course

This online course follows the creation of a wearable studio uniform inspired by Elsa Schiaparelli’s rose-covered evening coat designed with Jean Cocteau. I use this iconic reference to develop a practical jumpsuit for my own studio, showing how handmade fabric roses can change a plain garment into something useful, comfortable, and unmistakably personal.

What Makes My Courses Special?

Designed for Makers with Vision

In my courses, you’ll learn how to adapt traditional techniques to create contemporary designs. Whether you want to make unique accessories or add distinctive details to garments, each course offers practical skills and creative inspiration

Create Modern, Relevant Pieces

Learn to craft finished designs that reflect today’s fashion and style—not just practice samples

Bring Heritage into the Present

Explore traditional techniques and learn how to apply them in ways that suit modern aesthetics and personal creativity

Achieve Practical Results

Follow clear, step-by-step guidance to complete projects you can wear, gift, or display with confidence

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Master the Chain Stitch in 7 Steps: Visual Step-by-Step Guide

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A free visual guide to start tambour embroidery with the Luneville hook

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Nice to meet you

Hello, I'm Ksenia

If you’ve found yourself here because you want to learn embroidery or explore textile art, welcome—you’re in the right place. I started with a passion for stitching and built a career blending traditional techniques with modern, creative designs. Over the years, I’ve learned what works, what doesn’t, and how to create pieces that feel relevant today.

My mission is to make embroidery approachable and exciting. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to advance your skills, my courses teach practical techniques for creating modern embroidery projects and wearable art inspired by tradition.

Learn, Create, Wear

from statement accessories to artistic garments

Whether you’re new to stitching or looking to expand your textile skills, these courses are designed to help you achieve finished, wearable, or displayable creations.
With step-by-step instructions and tailored tips, each project offers a chance to learn techniques you can use for a variety of purposes.

  • £70

Couture Camellias: Learn Luneville Embroidery Techniques

  • Course

Learn the art of couture embroidery through an elegant Camellia-inspired design. Master intricate Luneville techniques to create a versatile composition, perfect for embellishing garments like tweed dresses or displaying as art. Whether you're a designer, embroiderer, or fashion enthusiast, this course blends tradition with wearable sophistication.

  • £95

Rose Jumpsuit: A Schiaparelli-Inspired Garment

  • Course

This online course follows the creation of a wearable studio uniform inspired by Elsa Schiaparelli’s rose-covered evening coat designed with Jean Cocteau. I use this iconic reference to develop a practical jumpsuit for my own studio, showing how handmade fabric roses can change a plain garment into something useful, comfortable, and unmistakably personal.

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Face the Snake: An Embroidered Bag Project

  • Course

An ambitious embroidery project inspired by a python called Jodie Foster, a remarkable piece of veterinary medicine — and my own complicated relationship with snakes.

  • £90

Embroidery Critique & Consultation with Ksenia Semirova

  • Coaching session

A focused, one-hour consultation for embroidery practitioners seeking practical feedback, technical solutions, and expert guidance on their projects. This is not a group class or lesson, but individual support for advancing your skills and results.

  • £65

Introduction to Luneville Embroidery

  • Course

Learn Luneville embroidery basics in this step-by-step online course for complete beginners. Master the essential techniques, from framing fabric to stitching with beads and sequins. Includes video lessons, a practical project, and personal coaching to help you build confidence and start creating with the Luneville hook.

Student Experience

In Their Own Words

Anastasia Valko

"I only wish I had found this earlier, before wasting so much time and expensive materials."

Alexandra

"Everything is explained so clearly that in-person teaching isn’t necessary."

Victoria

“When things feel difficult, the explanation helps you understand that you need to slow down and relax.”

Need the Right Tool for Practice?

To get started with this technique, you’ll need a proper Luneville hook — also known as a tambour hook

Many mass-produced versions don’t hold the needle securely, which is why I now stock a small range of EU-made tambour hooks with ash wood handles and brass fittings — the same ones I use in my studio.

Classic ash tambour hook with simple smooth handle and brass fitting, supplied with size 70 needle for Luneville embroidery

Classic Ash Tambour Hook

Simple, durable choice for daily practice

Dark ash tambour hook with chess-inspired turned handle and brass screw fitting, supplied with size 70 needle for Luneville embroidery

Signature Tambour Hook – Chess Design Handle

Elegant carved design with a wand-like look

Striped ash tambour hook with contrasting black and golden wood design, brass screw fitting, and size 70 needle for bead and sequin embroidery

Striped Tambour Hook

Bold striped finish for those who prefer a distinctive tool