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Monday 9am - 5:30pm Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm Thursday 9am - 5:30pm Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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The world's finest providers of hand embroidery since 1767

At Hand and Lock we pride ourselves in creating the finest hand embroidery in the world; it is, after all, best to do one thing really well. Our specialist practitioners undertake embroidery projects from the smallest monogram to the largest interiors, and are committed to producing pieces of the highest quality to your exact requirements. With names like Hermès, London Fashion Week, Rihanna and K

ate Moss dotted amongst our extensive client list, we endeavour to reach wider audiences than ever before, taking embroidery forward in to the modern world with over 200 years of industry know-how.

06/09/2026

✨ Sunday Stitching Inspiration ✨

For the first Sunday in September we are sharing a lovely little hand embroidered sample featuring delicate pink bramble flowers, blackberries and a very sweet little rabbit.

Who’s been out picking blackberries for a Sunday crumble?

05/09/2026

Not quite ready for the Diploma? 🐢

Our 3-hour online Goldwork Taster is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to try Goldwork for the first time - from wherever you are in the world.

Trevor the Tortoise Online Taster - available to book at handembroidery.com 🪡

04/09/2026

NOW LIVE Diploma 2027 - Bookings Now Open 🪡✨

Places for the Hand & Lock Diploma in Contemporary Embroidery 2027 are now online! Take your embroidery skills to the next level with our five specialist units, all taught online by our expert tutors, bringing Hand & Lock's expertise to students wherever they are in the world.

Click the link in our bio or visit handembroidery.com to secure your place.

03/09/2026

Just one more day until bookings open for the 2027 Diploma in Contemporary Embroidery! 🪡✨

The diploma spaces go live at 12pm BST on Friday 4th September - act fast to secure your place!

Visit the Diploma link in bio for full details.

02/09/2026

Two days to go! 🪡

Places for the Hand & Lock Diploma in Contemporary Embroidery open this Friday 4 September at 12pm BST.

Visit the link in bio to read more about the Diploma.

01/09/2026

✨The countdown is on! ✨

Bookings open this Friday 4 September at 12pm BST for the 2027 Hand & Lock Diploma in Contemporary Hand Embroidery.

Visit the link in bio to explore the full Diploma details.

31/08/2026

Looking for a little embroidery inspiration this Bank Holiday Monday? Read our latest Tutor Spotlight interview, featuring , one of our talented tutors at the Hand & Lock School.

You can read the full interview in The Thread - link in bio.

30/08/2026

✨ Sunday Stitching Inspiration ✨

One of our favourite samples from the Hand & Lock archive - a wonderful collection of goldwork bugs.

Who doesn’t love a bit of embroidered entomology?

29/08/2026

The Golden Heart Earrings ✨

These hand embroidered earrings are inspired by the glittering glamour of the Amalfi Coast featuring shimmering gold spangles and edged with gold bullion loops.

Part of The Gold Collection ✨ discover more via the Hand & Lock Shop link in bio

28/08/2026

A closer look at 'The Craft Journey' with in Japan. Featuring Hand & Lock goldwork, tambour beading and digital machine embroidery on a special collection.

The launch event featured live hand embroidery by at TATRAS stores in Tokyo and Osaka, as well as in-store digital machine personalisation for customers. 🪡✨

Address

86 Margaret Street
London
W1W8TE

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

Website

http://www.handembroidery.com/

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