Learn how to use your sewing machine for free machine embroidery – drawing with your sewing machine – in this inspiring workshop.
This class is suitable for complete beginners, who would love to know how to use their sewing machine more as a drawing tool. During the workshop you’ll learn how to set up your machine for free machine embroidery, how to select the right fabric and threads for your desired outcome.
By the end of the workshop not only will you feel more confident in using your sewing machine for free machine embroidery, you will have created some simple designs, explored both raw and smooth edge applique as well as learning granite stitch and how to write with your sewing machine. The afternoon will be spent putting your new skills into practice and creating your own unique piece of free motion embroidery.
Whilst suitable for beginners, please know how to drop or cover the feed dogs, thread your machine and fill the bobbin prior to participating.
Almost every machine is suitable for free machine embroidery, if you are not sure then do get in touch.
Please make sure that your sewing machine is in good working order prior to the workshop as spare machines are not available.
Also, please note that there is an £8 materials charge for this course.
What to expect
Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all and provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors plus the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas and experiences. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.
Arrive in time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning your session at the appointed time. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a homemade 2 course lunch. The main course will be delicious but don’t overdo it as the puds are usually worth waiting for! There will be a further afternoon break with the most wonderful cakes from Roots & Fruits Home Bakery, a North Yorkshire micro-bakery producing handmade bread and cakes. All food and refreshments are included in the price of the workshop.
Finish time is given as a target – there are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.
We aim for your day to be a real treat… of course you could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make it a day being looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!
What you’ll need to bring with you
You will need to bring:
- your own sewing machine, with bobbins and free motion embroidery foot.
- embroidery scissors
- sewing machine manual if you have it
- notepad and pen for making notes
