NEW! Zoom workshop:
Free-Motion Machine Embroidery
Learn to draw and paint using your sewing machine as a noisy paintbrush--- without needing to schlep your sewing machine out of your house.
The inaugural workshop will be Monday-Thursday, February 22-25, 2021 and is suitable for beginners.
You’ll need a working knowledge of your sewing machine and basic sewing skills. Your machine needs to be in good working order.
On Day 1 we’ll explore the Basics of Free-motion Embroidery. Day 1 is a prerequisite for the following days when we’ll explore other topics (stitching flowers, bobbin embroidery and using dissolvable fabric). Days 2-4 teach skills that do not build on one another.
You can opt to take any or all----sign up for the first day and then any other days that interest you.
The class will be structured with group instruction in the morning and one-on-one time in the afternoon.
Day 1 (Monday, February 22):
The Basics of Free-Motion Embroidery. Learn to set-up your machine so you can use it to “draw” and “paint” using just straight stitch and zig-zag stitch. Blend and mix colors by layering threads. Use those skills to create simple projects.
Day 2 (Tuesday, February 23):
Stitch a garden! We will focus on how to stitch different types of flowers and plants.
Day 3 (Wednesday, February 24):
Bobbin embroidery. Learn to set up your machine for bobbin embroidery and play with the various possibilities it offers to add rich texture and unusual effects to your work. *Note that for this workshop, your sewing machine needs to have a bobbin case that is inserted vertically into the machine. It cannot have a drop-in bobbin. You’ll also need at least one extra bobbin case.
Day 4 (Thursday, February 25):
Stitching on dissolvable fabric. Working on dissolvable fabric provides plenty of opportunities for creating lacy 2-D and 3-D work.
Free-Motion Machine Embroidery
Learn to draw and paint using your sewing machine as a noisy paintbrush--- without needing to schlep your sewing machine out of your house.
The inaugural workshop will be Monday-Thursday, February 22-25, 2021 and is suitable for beginners.
You’ll need a working knowledge of your sewing machine and basic sewing skills. Your machine needs to be in good working order.
On Day 1 we’ll explore the Basics of Free-motion Embroidery. Day 1 is a prerequisite for the following days when we’ll explore other topics (stitching flowers, bobbin embroidery and using dissolvable fabric). Days 2-4 teach skills that do not build on one another.
You can opt to take any or all----sign up for the first day and then any other days that interest you.
The class will be structured with group instruction in the morning and one-on-one time in the afternoon.
Day 1 (Monday, February 22):
The Basics of Free-Motion Embroidery. Learn to set-up your machine so you can use it to “draw” and “paint” using just straight stitch and zig-zag stitch. Blend and mix colors by layering threads. Use those skills to create simple projects.
Day 2 (Tuesday, February 23):
Stitch a garden! We will focus on how to stitch different types of flowers and plants.
Day 3 (Wednesday, February 24):
Bobbin embroidery. Learn to set up your machine for bobbin embroidery and play with the various possibilities it offers to add rich texture and unusual effects to your work. *Note that for this workshop, your sewing machine needs to have a bobbin case that is inserted vertically into the machine. It cannot have a drop-in bobbin. You’ll also need at least one extra bobbin case.
Day 4 (Thursday, February 25):
Stitching on dissolvable fabric. Working on dissolvable fabric provides plenty of opportunities for creating lacy 2-D and 3-D work.
Day 1
Basics of Free-Motion Embroidery |
Day 2
Stitch a Garden |
Day 3
Bobbin Embroidery |
Day 4
Stitching on dissolvable fabric |
Day 1 is limited to 12 students (4-student minimum*).
The other sessions are limited to 8 students with a 3-student minimum*.
* If the class does not run due to lack of enrollment, your deposit will be refunded.
Workshop fees
Basics of Free-Motion Embroidery (Day 1):
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
This workshop will be held on Zoom. You will need internet access and a computer or phone with audio and a camera.
A phone/camera holder that allows your camera to shoot images of your sewing machine from the front (while you are sewing) is helpful but not absolutely required.
Each of the four days will include 2 hours of group time in the mornings, from 11:00 – 1:00 EST.
There will be 15-minute individual instruction sessions in the afternoon.
There is a supply list. Students have the option to purchase a bundle of several supplies from me (embroidery hoop, bias tape, instruction booklet, dissolvable fabric) if ordered at least 3 weeks before the start of the class.
To register and for further details please contact me.
The other sessions are limited to 8 students with a 3-student minimum*.
* If the class does not run due to lack of enrollment, your deposit will be refunded.
Workshop fees
Basics of Free-Motion Embroidery (Day 1):
- Fee: $75
- Fee for 1 special topics class: $75-
- Fee for 2 special topics classes: $140-Contact
- Fee for all 3 special topics classes: $200-
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
This workshop will be held on Zoom. You will need internet access and a computer or phone with audio and a camera.
A phone/camera holder that allows your camera to shoot images of your sewing machine from the front (while you are sewing) is helpful but not absolutely required.
Each of the four days will include 2 hours of group time in the mornings, from 11:00 – 1:00 EST.
There will be 15-minute individual instruction sessions in the afternoon.
There is a supply list. Students have the option to purchase a bundle of several supplies from me (embroidery hoop, bias tape, instruction booklet, dissolvable fabric) if ordered at least 3 weeks before the start of the class.
To register and for further details please contact me.