{"product_id":"realistic-hair-basics-class","title":"Realistic Hair Basics Class — 6-part Series","description":"\u003ch5\u003eThe small skill upgrade you need.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve ever wanted to try “real hair” for a Stitch People portrait but don’t quite know how, this class is your next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beginner-friendly embroidery course teaches you how to move beyond cross-stitched hair and start creating styles that feel soft, dimensional, and real. Not hyper-technical or overwhelming—just the fundamentals you actually need to make a visible difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eClass Details:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎥 \u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 short, focused video lessons (10–20 minutes each)\u003cbr\u003e💇 \u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight, wavy, curly, and braided hair techniques + bonus glasses tutorial\u003cbr\u003e🧑 \u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lizzy Dabczynski-Bean, founder of Stitch People\u003cbr\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong\u003eCanvas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mother’s Day-inspired portrait (originally created in collaboration with DMC + Michaels)\u003cbr\u003e♾️ \u003cstrong\u003eAccess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instant access inside your Stitch People account after purchase\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🤓 Helpful\u003c\/strong\u003e: You may benefit from the book \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stitchpeople.com\/products\/realistic-hair-techniques\" title=\"Realistic Hair Techniques\"\u003eRealistic Hair Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e that provides patterns for even more styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat You’ll Learn:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to choose and mix floss colors for natural-looking hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight hair techniques (clean, smooth, directional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWavy hair (movement and flow without chaos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurly hair (texture, volume, and shape)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraids (structure + detail without over-complicating it)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonus: how to stitch clean, polished glasses frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach lesson is designed to give you a \u003cem\u003eworking understanding\u003c\/em\u003e—so you can start applying these techniques immediately to your own portraits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBefore You Start — Prep Work:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-stitch your base portrait (border, bodies, and faces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave your fabric, hoop, and floss ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose your hair colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidery techniques are layered \u003cem\u003eon top\u003c\/em\u003e of your finished cross-stitch—this is where the transformation happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat This Course Is (and Isn’t):\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003efoundations class\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s designed to give you a clear starting point, demystify different hair types, and help you stop guessing. It’s \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e an exhaustive masterclass—and that’s intentional. You don’t need 10 hours of theory. You need a few key concepts that actually work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow along with the included Mother’s Day-inspired portrait exactly, or adapt it into your own family portraits—customization tips are built into the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat You’ll Walk Away With:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA portrait with noticeably more realistic, dimensional hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA repeatable approach to multiple hair types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe confidence to customize your Stitch People designs more intentionally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to make your portraits feel real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Click Add to Cart and start stitching hair that actually looks like hair today! 💇✨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📥 \u003cstrong\u003eDigital Course:\u003c\/strong\u003e Video access is delivered instantly after purchase inside your Stitch People account. No physical items will be shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📜 \u003cstrong\u003eUsage Rights:\u003c\/strong\u003e This course is for personal use only and may not be shared, redistributed, or resold. It is intended solely for the purchaser.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stitch People","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48314857652473,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/8689\/3305\/files\/MothersDayHair_Class.png?v=1776940596","url":"https:\/\/stitchpeople.com\/products\/realistic-hair-basics-class","provider":"Stitch People","version":"1.0","type":"link"}