{"product_id":"free-motion-embroidery-workshop-07-08-2026","title":"Free Motion Embroidery Workshop 07\/08\/2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eSew Free!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Beginner’s Guide to Free Motion Sewing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTutor: Claire Salmon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wanted to have a go at free motion\u003cbr\u003eembroidery on your sewing machine, but not sure\u003cbr\u003ewhere to start?\u003cbr\u003eThis introductory session is a guide to free motion\u003cbr\u003esewing for the mildly terrified, and will show you how\u003cbr\u003eto set up your machine for free motion work, how to\u003cbr\u003estabilise your fabric, and basic stitching techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere will also be a range of practice exercises to help\u003cbr\u003eto develop your skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat do you need to bring?'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease bring your own sewing machine, and check that it can be set up for free motion sewing either by dropping the\u003cbr\u003efeed dogs, or covering them with a special attachment called a cover plate. The machine manual should have this\u003cbr\u003einformation, but if you’re not sure, please contact Claire the tutor for assistance at the email address below, stating\u003cbr\u003ethe make and model of your machine.\u003cbr\u003eIf you have a darning foot or a free motion embroidery foot for your machine, please bring that along. There will be a\u003cbr\u003erange of universal embroidery feet available to borrow. These fit most but not all machines.\u003cbr\u003ePlease also bring a selection of coloured threads and your scissors or thread snips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop will include:\u003cbr\u003e- How to set up your machine for free motion sewing\u003cbr\u003e- How to prepare your fabric- choosing fabrics, using stabilisers and working with an embroidery hoop.\u003cbr\u003e- Free motion techniques - supervised practice exercises to help you master the techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmail the tutor at: cherryorchardcrafts@yahoo.co.uk\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Kiwi Fruit Is Cute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58129619222860,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1176\/3532\/files\/PinkandWhiteIllustratedSillyGooseBirthdayPoster.png?v=1784289523","url":"https:\/\/www.thekiwifruitiscute.com\/products\/free-motion-embroidery-workshop-07-08-2026","provider":"The Kiwi Fruit Is Cute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}