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.

Learn How To Do Free Motion Embroidery (in 7 simple steps) – Amy Loves to Sew

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.

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…

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…

Free Motion Embroidery Workshop ⋆ A Rose Tinted World

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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.

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…

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

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…

What is free motion embroidery? How long has it been around? What can you do with it? How can you get started? Read more here!

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

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…

How to Free Motion Quilt Series. Basic motion and thread tensioning. With video

Textile mixed media workshops with British Textile artist Ellie Hipkin, based in Brighton, UK for in-person workshops or online.

MarmaladeRose: Raw edge, freemotion machine applique tutorial

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