In this three week course you will learn how to adapt a domestic sewing machine so that you can do free motion embroidery. You will learn how to balance stitch speed with hand control in order to stitch smoothly in all directions. You will create a sample book full of your experiments with Free Motion Embroidery, including appliqué, lettering, drawing, using soluble and bonded fabrics, and creating texture with top and bottom threads. You will gain confidence in using your sewing machine for Free Motion Embroidery and in developing textile art ideas.
This course is suitable for absolute beginners and those with some sewing machine experience.
All materials will be supplied by your tutor. It would be helpful if you could bring a pair of large fabric scissors. Sewing machines will be provided. Participants may wish to bring their own sewing machine – this is possible but the machine must be PAT tested.
The course will take place across three consecutive Thursdays on 8, 15 and 22 October.
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Donna Cheshire is a textile artist specialising in appliqué and free motion embroidery, her work is on show in the Biscuit Factory Gallery and has been exhibited across the UK. Donna has been teaching art and textiles for over 20 years to great acclaim.
Workshop bookings are non-refundable and non-transferrable. See our full policy here.
Please arrive 10 – 15 minutes ahead of your workshop start time.
This workshop is for attendees who are over 18.
All workshop attendees receive a 10% discount card for our café, The Factory Kitchen