Freehand machine embroidery

Sarah Becvar on Instagram: "🌸WORKSHOP NEWS🌸 I’ve just listed an afternoon workshop which will be more practical for those who’d like to attend one of my embroidery workshops but have further to travel. Here are the details: Friday 5th April 1-4.30pm In my garden studio, Easons Green, East Sussex (a few miles north of Lewes) Suitable for all abilities Simply bring along your sewing machine, all other materials will be provided. 🌸Join me for a fun session of freehand machine…

When I first got my sewing machine, I new this is what I really wanted to have a go at... thread sketching or free motion sewing. It is when you sew without the machine 'feeding' the fabric through. Having free motion to draw with the thread on your fabric. I've been asked numerous times for advice on this subject but have found it very hard to explain having never done a tutorial before, but also because everyone's machines are different. free motion foot for a Brother * So, you will need a…

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…

Sarah Becvar on Instagram: "If we worried about all the imperfections we’d never see the good. It’s ok to sew off the edge of the fabric and even better that you don’t always follow the same line you’ve stitched on the card. *Tip* for smoother lines in your stitching sew a little faster. This design is one of my all time favourites as I love putting my foot down sewing the curly stamens. My machine is a Pfaff. I’ve removed the sewing foot but would recommend an open toe embroidery foot…

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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24K views · 1.9K likes | Sarah Becvar on Instagram: "There are just 3 places remaining on my afternoon workshop. Here are the details. When ~ Friday 5th April Where ~ My garden studio, Easons Green, E Sussex (a few miles north of Lewes) Time ~ 1-4.30pm We’ll make a beautiful collection of embroidered flower notecards. You’ll need to bring your sewing machine which has a drop down feed dog. All materials will be provided. Suitable for all abilities, even complete beginners! Comment…