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Intro To Free Hand Machine Embroidery (Online On-Demand)

Intro To Free Hand Machine Embroidery (Online On-Demand)

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  • On-Demand course

  • 1 hour

  • Beginner level

Description

INTRODUCTION TO FREE-HAND MACHINE EMBROIDERY + NICKY SIMPSON

ONLINE ON-DEMAND

FEES: FULL COURSE £35

WHAT THE COURSE IS ALL ABOUT:

A great new introductory course lead by textiles artist NICKY SIMPSON. This course introduces you to free-hand machine embroidery, an exciting and creative textile skill. During the course you will learn how to draw/paint with stitch, just as a fine artist uses paint, using your hands with free motion. Release your creative spirit using your sewing machine!

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR:

This short course is suitable for anyone, and especially for those new to textiles. You may be a teacher wanting to up-skill, a student who wants to further your current knowledge, or anyone who would like to be more creative with their sewing machine!

WHAT TO EXPECT:

This is a comprehensive course which offers a series of 6 short video tutorials, where you can practice alongside Nicky, working at your own pace. Each video can be paused and rewound. There are also step-by-step guides which have health & safety, tips and trouble shooting. 

Video Tutorial 1: Introduction & Equipment
Video Tutorial 2: Feed Dog & Presser Foot
Video Tutorial 3: Your Design
Video Tutorial 4: The Hoop
Video Tutorial 5: Preparation
Video Tutorial 6: Get Sewing

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

  • 8' Wooden hoop

  • Piece of cotton fabric to use for your design

  • Glass head pins

  • Reel of thread

  • Template of rose design

  • Sewing machine with free hand capacity (the dog feed lowers with a drop feed lever)

  • Darning foot/quilting foot

  • Fabric: You need a cotton based, cut a shape bigger than your hoop size.

  • Fabric scissors

  • Thread: Colour of your choice.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

  • Learn and practice a new and exciting skill.

  • Develop confidence and enhance your skills using a sewing machine as a drawing tool.

YOUR TRAINER:

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is this course for anyone?

    Yes, all abilities.

Course Content

8 sections•14 lessons
WELCOME TO YOUR COURSE6 lessons
  1. 1INTRODUCTION
  2. 2YOUR COURSE PLANNER
  3. 3HEALTH & SAFETY
  4. 4EQUIPMENT LIST
  5. 5YOUR TRAINER
  6. 6TERMS & CONDITIONS
1: FREE HAND MACHINE EMBROIDERY1 lessons
  1. 1WHAT IS FREE HAND EMBROIDERY?
2: THE FEED DOG & PRESSER FOOT1 lessons
  1. 1THE FEED DOG & INSERTING YOUR MACHINE EMBROIDERY PRESSER FOOT
3: DESIGNING1 lessons
  1. 1DRAWING YOUR DESIGN
4: THE HOOP1 lessons
  1. 1YOUR EMBROIDERY HOOP & INSERTING YOUR FABRIC INTO THE HOOP
5: PREPARING YOUR MACHINE1 lessons
  1. 1YOUR THREAD, MACHINE SETTINGS, INSERTING THE HOOP UNDER THE PRESSER FOOT & TAKING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD
6: GET SEWING!2 lessons
  1. 1PAINTING WITH YOUR MACHINE
  2. 2TROUBLE SHOOTING
WELL DONE! YOU DID IT!1 lessons
  1. 1COMPLETION & FEEDBACK

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