Introduction to Free-motion Machine Embroidery

Learn the basic techniques of free-motion machine embroidery, a simple but highly versatile way to draw with your sewing machine (also known as freehand embroidery).

In this course, our experienced trainer will help develop your creative skills in a variety of free-motion machine embroidery techniques and once you have mastered the basics, you will design and create your own personal piece.

• Free-motion machine embroidery techniques
• Sewing machine set-up
• Stitch samplers
• Cutback technique
• Applique technique
• Drawing with the machine
• Create original designs
• Transferring designs onto cloth

• Basic sewing machine skills
• Minimum entry age of 16 years old

What to bring: 

• Provide photo ID to the trainer on the first day of the course
• General: scissors, pins, pens, paper
• Embroidery hoop: cane or plastic hand embroidery ones are fine (approx. 25 cms)
• One spool of thread per student is provided - you are required to provide additional thread - Ordinary sewing machine cotton or poly cotton, matt appearance. Guterman and Sew Easy are good. (not needed week one)
• (Avoid ‘machine embroidery’ threads these are usually rayon which is very lustrous. Also avoid old, sun damaged or cheap thread which is very prone to break.)
• Sewing machines are provided
• If you bring along your own it does need to be a model that you can disengage the feed dogs or has a darning plate, along with a darning or free-motion embroidery sewing foot that fits your machine.

This short course does not include accredited units and training.

Here's an outline of fees and costs associated with your course (including resource and/or materials costs associated with your course).

Booking your short course is easy and starts online. Once you've completed your online booking, you can choose from the following convenient payment options:

• Online: pay securely via our online payment portal.
• Over the phone: we will call you to take EFTPOS payment over the phone using your credit or debit card.
• In person: visit your nearest campus to pay by card.
• Authority to Invoice: if you nominate a third party (such as your employer) to cover your course cost, we will email you an Authority to Invoice form.

There are 4 simple steps when booking for a short course with us. 

1. Book – Book online and complete your enrolment details at swtafe.edu.au 
2. Verify – You will be asked to verify your identity online as part of the booking process.
3. Pay – Pay online, in person, over the phone, or request an invoice for third-party payment.
4. Attend – Once confirmed, we’ll email all the course details and any pre-reading required.

If need any assistance with completing your booking, contact our team via the live chat below, call 1300 648 911 or visit your nearest campus.

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