Free Motion Embroidery – Learn to Draw with Your Sewing Machine. Choose your own date! 📅

Free Motion Embroidery – Learn to Draw with Your Sewing Machine

Have you ever wished you could be creative without worrying about getting it perfect?

Free Motion Embroidery is one of the most liberating, mindful and enjoyable ways to sew. Using simple fabric scraps, thread and your sewing machine, you’ll learn how to “draw” with stitches to create beautiful pictures, cushions, decorations, gifts and textile art.

The best part? You don’t need to be an artist.

You don’t need to be able to draw.

You don’t need years of sewing experience.

You simply need a willingness to have a go.

This workshop is designed for complete beginners and curious creatives who would like to explore a new way of working with fabric and thread.

You’ll learn how to combine simple appliqué and free-motion stitching to create flowers, hearts, birds, beach huts, houses, seasonal designs and more. Every piece is unique and wonderfully personal.

What You’ll Learn

• How free motion embroidery works

• How to set up your sewing machine

• How to lower the feed dogs and move fabric freely

• Simple appliqué techniques using fabric scraps

• How to “draw” with thread

• How to create your own designs with confidence

Why You’ll Love It

• Relaxing and mindful

• Creative and expressive

• No rules and no pressure

• Perfect for beginners

• Every piece is unique

• A wonderful way to use treasured fabric scraps

• Surprisingly addictive!

Many people arrive feeling nervous and leave amazed by what they have created.

Once you’ve experienced the freedom of free motion embroidery, you’ll start seeing possibilities everywhere – cushions, bags, pictures, gifts, clothing and home décor.

Workshop Details

• Suitable for beginners

• Small groups with a maximum of 4 participants

• Plenty of individual support and guidance

• Tea or coffee included

• Bring your own sewing machine or, subject to availability, borrow one of ours

• Choose a date that works for you

Book Your Place, Then Choose Your Date

Simply book through our website and we’ll contact you to arrange a suitable date and time. Sessions may run one-to-one or as a small group, but there will never be more than four participants, ensuring everyone receives plenty of attention and support.

A Calme Workshop

A gentle space to pause, create, learn and discover the freedom and joy of sewing without rules.