Introduction to Machine Applique

Class Length: 3.5 hours
Number in Class: 6
Entry Level: You will need to have completed one of our ‘Sewing Machine Basics’ courses or have similar experience with a machine. This means you must be able to thread the machine on your own, wind a bobbin, and go forwards and backwards with straight stitch.
Materials: Not Included: Please see materials list.
Tutor: Jemma Dell

Free motion applique is a modern technique that is really gaining in popularity at the moment. It is a great way to use your sewing machine creatively. It is not difficult, you don’t even need to be ‘artistic’ to get some great results!

In this class you will be taken through the process to create your own appliquéd picture, including sources of inspiration and choosing fabrics, as well as how to use your machine to create a fabulous, unique picture.

Current Class Dates:
Monday 3rd February, 9.30am - 1.00pm

Discount for Class Attendees
On the day of your class please make sure you leave time after your morning class, or before your afternoon class to browse our shop. Class attendees get 10% of purchases* in the shop on the day of their class. *Excludes Gift Vouchers, Sewing Machines & Classes

All our classes are non-refundable and non-transferable. We urge you to carefully check your diary prior to booking to ensure that you can attend. We also need three students enrolled on the class otherwise it is subject to cancellation. By purchasing this class you are agreeing to our full class policy.

Class Materials and Equipment
Materials are not included in the price. Please see list of materials below. It is your responsibility to prepare your materials so that you are ready to learn when the class starts. You may want to come into the shop in the days before the class and our staff will help you get together everything that you will need. Please be aware that you may not wish to purchase class materials until the minimum class number of three students has been reached.

Machine: You will have your own working sewing machine to bring with you (bring the manual too if you have one). You will also need a darning foot, or open toe embroidery foot for your machine. We do have a limited number of shop machines that can be borrowed. These need to be booked in advance. 
Fabric: A piece of base fabric to work on: around 50 x 50cm.  Our Linen cotton blends work really well.  Any fabric scraps that you would like to incorporate into your design. We will also have scraps available for you to use.
Bondaweb: 1 x 0.5m piece of bondaweb
Thread: 1 x reel of black thread. 
Haberdashery: You may find it useful to bring your own scissors, tape measure, pins and chalk, although we will have these to borrow.