Basic Free Motion Stitching

Description

Treat yourself to a weekend of learning something new about your sewing machine. If it has been sitting on a table or in the cupboard, it is time to dust it off for some lessons in Free Motion Stitching. You will learn the basic skills of setting your machine up, learning how to navigate the technique of “drawing” with your needle, and simply learning how to use it as a “creative” tool instead of a “sewing” tool. You will create whole pieces of fabric from scraps, and thread based projects that can be embellished upon as you become more proficient. Plus, it is lots of fun!

Offering 1F24: Saturday & Sunday, Nov 2 & 3 2024, 10:00am to 2:30pm, FVCE Classroom #204, 20621 Logan Ave Langley

SUPPLIES NEEDED
Some supplies will be provided by the instructor

You must bring:
Personal sewing machine – the simpler the better.
A darning foot for your machine (very important)
Machine sewing needles (you will break some while learning!)
Sewing machine threads in a variety of colours
Bobbins with thread
Regular hand-sewing needles
Pins
Scissors
6” or 8” embroidery hoops
Bic (or comparable) black gel pen
Fabrics: a variety of dark and light plain cotton/ broadcloth/linens (whatever you have available): not smaller than 8”x8”

**If a darning foot was not supplied with your sewing machine originally, they are available on amazon.ca by searching “darning foot” under “All Departments”.
Make sure the one you purchase is for your particular machine. If you happen to have a Janome machine, as I do, Trudy at Langley Vacuum and Sewing
Centre will be happy to sell you one! 6039 196th St. Langley, 604-533-3577**

OPTIONAL
Interesting yarns/fibres/fabrics/thread ends
Embellishments: beads, embroidery threads, trims etc.
Small sketch / note book
Pencil & Pencil crayons

Instructor: Karen Kroeker
Class Capacity: 8