Freemotion embroidery

What is free motion embroidery? How long has it been around? What can you do with it? How can you get started? Read more here!

A scrap of fabric that I was practicing a new transfer technique on. I think it's gonna work.

Brandi Kole on Instagram: "Today’s stitches 🪡 Free motion embroidery, paper, watercolor, and acetate #textileart #fiberart #mixedmediaart #sewing #embroidery #bordado #contemporaryart #mixedmedia #Instaart #broderie"

Free motion embroidery, free motion sewing, or raw edge applique allows you to turn one your favourite pictures or sketches in a piece of fabric art. This technique provides you with full control over the picture - by dropping the feed dogs on your machine you guide your picture through your sewing machine to create the look you want. For your background fabric, choose something firmly woven such as calico, cotton or even linen.

Blossom free motion embroidery on felt. www.drawnto.co.uk

Jo Hill on Instagram: "SURPRISE! I have just published a brand new course and it's only £25 🧵✨ This one's for all of you who want to start free-motion embroidery and would benefit from a little taster 🌼 Then when you're done, you can start my Flowers and Grasses course with a big discount 💐 Start your journey here and you'll be drawing with your sewing machine in no time 💕 Link in the bio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #johilltextiles #textiles #textilesart #textilescourse…

Get started doing free motion stitching with a domestic sewing machine in this comprehensive video tutorial that guides you through some easy exercises.

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