Sewing and Design Specialization

Overview

“Explore the creative possibilities of free-motion embroidery in this lesson. Amanda McCavour walks you through setting up your machine and practicing your first stitches on fabric within an embroidery hoop. With tips on stitch length, speed control, and movement, you'll gain confidence in creating fluid, unique designs. Embrace this meditative process and see how line variations can bring depth to your work—perfect for adding personal touches to any project!”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Free Motion Embroidery, which is part of the Domestika online course: Sewing and Design Specialization. Master sewing techniques: from using a sewing machine to creating garments like dresses, trousers, peplum tops, and backpacks.

Partial transcription of the video

“In this lesson, we'll start to practice free motion embroidery. The first thing you're going to want to do is cut the top thread of your machine right here. Pull the thread down through the machine, making sure your presser foot is up. Pulling your thread through the machine this way helps to keep your sewing machine intact. And now it's time to remove the bobbin thread. When you're first starting out with free motion embroidery, it's helpful to use a piece of paper, take out all the threads on the machine, and use the paper to see where the needle pierces through the surface. My sewing mac...”

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Course summary for: Sewing and Design Specialization

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (74)
• 16843 students
• 11 units
• 83 lessons (15h 27m)
• 36 downloads

• Category

  Craft, Fashion

• Areas

  Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Botanical Illustration, DIY, Embroidery, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts, Pattern Design, Patternmaking & Dressmaking, Sewing, Textile Design, Upcycling