Free motion embroidery tutorial

Free motion embroidery is one of those sewing techniques that, once you give it a go, will become a source of great inspiration (and just maybe a little bit addictive). Master the basics and …

A beginner's guide to using a free motion foot on your sewing machine to do free motion quilting.

Tips for starting free motion machine embroidery with your sewing machine.

Embroidery is supercute, but many of us can't afford an embroidery machine or want different designs from the one you can purchase. Embroidery (or free motion appliqué) can add a personal twist to your purchased wardrobe and it can easily theme your next sewing project. All you need is a bit of inspiration and excercise... the more you try the better your outcome will look! The following tutorial will mix pictures of two of my projects, but most of the steps are the same. Option 1 is free…

Hello, While I'm mulling over sofa coverings I've created the tutorial on free motion machine applique that some of you asked for. This is the way I made the Milkchurn Cottage picture. This is my old wheat bag cover. Rather yukky. I'm going to make a new one from this vintage embroidered tray cloth... and scraps of cotton fabrics left over from other projects. I never throw anything away. I'm going to applique the words 'feeling better' onto the linen. I've arranged the fabric letters where…

Well spring seems to be moving on a pace here in Herefordshire! The sun is shining the grass is ris, I wonder where the birdys is? Just the other day I saw my first honey bee of the season and to celebrate I thought I would make a little tutorial to show you how to do your own freehand embroidery of this most awesome of Apidae! you will need; A sewing machine. Any machine will do as long as the sewing feet are interchangeable. A freehand sewing foot and plate (see photo) If your not sure…

Some more fun things to try. 1. Set your machine to a zig zag stitch, drop the feed dogs and get ready to play. 2. If you move your fabric in a vertical direction you will get a zig zag stitch. If you slow your fabric down enough you will eventually get a satin stitch. 3. If you move it from side to side or horizontally you will get a fat uneven line. 4. If you move the fabric diagonally you will cover a lot of the fabric and lay colour down quite thickly. 5. Try to make a leaf shape. The…

I recently discovered free motion embroidery and I love it! I combined two of my most favorite passions, art and sewing, and created this painted and embroidere…

Thank you for all who read their way down to the end of my last post - it was much longer than first anticipated! I hope you've enjoyed visiting the blogs I nominated (apologies in advance for the Google-suggested translation for a certain sentence in Ingrid's post - I have suggested an alternative to Mr Google, but he's ignored me so far!). Right, where were we...free machining, I think! In class we have been continuing to practice our free machining skills, now using free motion stitching…

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Discover the beauty and versatility of raw edge appliqué with this comprehensive guide. Learn about the tools and materials you'll need and essential techniques for creating intricate designs.

Free motion embroidery, free motion sewing, or raw edge applique allows you to turn one your favourite pictures or sketches in a piece of fabric art. This technique provides you with full control over the picture - by dropping the feed dogs on your machine you guide your picture through your sewing machine to create the look you want. For your background fabric, choose something firmly woven such as calico, cotton or even linen.

Not all sewing has to be exact! Free motion applique is fun because it's a rough sketch - with your sewing machine. Go ahead give it a go with the free download. #FMA #freemotionapplique #sewingtutorial #sewing

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Tips for starting free motion machine embroidery with your sewing machine.

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On demand video tutorials - printing with nature onto fabric with textile paints and add beautiful layers of free motion embroidery.

So after my owl yesterday which can be seen HERE I thought I would have another go. I am no good at drawing, so designing anything filled ...

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Mira on Instagram: "If you fancy using up some of your gorgeous scraps and learn how to free motion sew (or just have a little practice), you can now watch the tutorial for this floral post card on my YouTube channel. (There’s also a bonus chapter at the end on how to create this gold leaf edging). I’ve got lots of tips for you along the way to help you get to grips with this fascinating sewing technique and I promise you it’ll be worth the effort - the creative possibilities are endless…