Free machine embroidery workshop with Appliqué.

 
Developed from my textile appliqué workshops, many students delight at making fabric illustrations but are anxious about using the free machine technique and not wanting to ruin their work. This workshop looks at that aspect in depth, going back to basics and creating confidence in using your machine successfully and in a new and exciting way.
A beginners’ workshop on free machine embroidery (free motion/freehand).
Using their own sewing machines students will learn the basics of free machine embroidery, pick up handy hints and tips and trouble shoot previous issues and problems.
The day will be full of wonderful exercises to build confidence in using our machines in this exciting and dynamic way.  
We will create a visual reference or dictionary of patterns and mark making to use in future creative projects and stitch work.
We’ll consider the machined stitched line as a drawing tool and we’ll look at the application of this technique in various craft projects.
Students will gain confidence in mastering the popular technique and we will combine both free machine embroidery and appliqué.
Requirements –
Please ensure that your sewing machine is able to drop the feed dogs, if not, that it comes with a cover for the stitch plate (please check before signing up), a darning or free machine embroidery foot, your machine manual.