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Introduction to Free Machine Embroidery
September 21, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
£85.00
Join Justine to learn how to do free machine embroidery and create your own unique artwork.
Justine will talk you through how to set up your machine to safely and correctly do free machine embroidery. You will then complete a series of basic tasks to get you used to and confident on how your machine will work.
You will then use recycled fabrics, bondaweb and interfacing to create applique images onto a calico background.
The final artwork will be based on the theme of “floral” images where you will create a bouquet within a vase. You will be guided through the whole process to create a beautiful piece of art you can hang on your wall. It is a fun way to expand your creative textile practice and these skills will inspire you to do more once you leave!
What do you need to bring?
Your sewing machine which must have a free machine embroidery foot. Please can we ask everyone to test this prior to attending the workshop.
Thread, a dark colour works best, for example navy blue.
Fabric scissors, paper scissors, pen, pencil and a 30cm ruler (optional, you are welcome to borrow ours)
Feel free to bring your own ‘stash’ of fabrics which you feel may be suitable for your piece. This is optional but some people like to bring a keepsake or treasured fabric to incorporate into the work (optional)
Previous experience required
You will need to be familiar with your machine and how to use it’s basic features such as winding and inserting the bobbin, threading up your machine and needle, changing the feet and needle and sewing a straight stitch. This session is not suitable for complete sewing machine beginners however, you do not need to have any experience of free machine embroidery.
About our tutor
I am a mixed media and textile artist living in the Howardian Hills where I take much of my inspiration as well as the North of England. I work mainly in recycled fabrics and love to depict the local landscapes, seascapes and woodlands. I see the landscape in patterns and use this to add perspective to my work as well as layering and blending techniques.
I exhibit and teach in a number of locations and took part in Landscape Artist of the Year 2022 on Sky Arts.
- Introduction to free machine embroidery Sep 24 £85.00
5 spaces available
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