Free Machine Embroidered Christmas Gifts with Sarah B

Come along to MAKE Southwest for a day learning about free-machine embroidery in the context of making small gifts and ornamental pieces suitable for the Christmas tree, mantelpiece or festive table!

Learn how to turn a sewing machine into a drawing tool to create your own expressive pieces in thread on natural fibre cloth supplied by the tutor. As a technique free machine embroidery is a lot of fun and has instant appeal once mastered. Students have the option to take this day in whatever direction they choose once they’ve learnt the basics.

You will be introduced to the wonders of working with washaway fabric and washaway thread as part of the introduction to an exciting day of embroidery.

By the day’s end learners will be intrigued by the new creative possibilities that have been made known to them and the new personal skill they can now practice independently and share with family and friends.

Free machine embroidery aka. ‘free motion embroidery’ or ‘free machining’ is a delightful stitching method that usually has people converted instantly. 

Participants mustn’t doubt their drawing ability as the unique qualities inherent in this sewing method always make for successful results.

Bring your creative ideas along with you as well as any fabrics, threads and sewing equipment (like sharp scissors) that you may particularly want to use.

This workshop is open to beginners and intermediate level abilities. 

All tools and materials (including sewing machines) will be provided. 

A glass of non-alcoholic sparkling wine and a mince pie will be available on arrival alongside tea, coffee and biscuits! 

On the day:

All tools and materials will be provided. 

A glass of non-alcoholic sparkling wine and a mince pie will be available on arrival alongside tea, coffee and biscuits!

Workshop participants get 10% off in Rodney’s Café, our exhibitions, and our shop on the day of the workshop! Just show your booking confirmation email or your ticket at the till to receive your discount.

On arrival, please enter the building via the shop, follow the arrows to the café, through the galleries and up the internal stairs. Make your way through the café and through the glass double doors to the workshop. Please let us know if you require the lift.

Please be aware that you cannot use the Co-op car park for all day parking. The Methodist Church car park and Station Road car park usually have plenty of spaces

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