Embroidery with a sewing machine
How to Set up the Fabric
A course by Amanda McCavour , Embroidery artist
About the video: How to Set up the Fabric
Overview
“First, you will learn different ways to select and prepare your fabric for machine stitching. ”
In this video lesson Amanda McCavour addresses the topic: How to Set up the Fabric, which is part of the Domestika online course: Embroidery with a sewing machine. Discover the art of making collar pieces by practicing different embroidery stitches with a sewing machine..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson you're going to find some different ways to select and prepare your fabric for machine embroidery and then we're also going to set up our fabric in an embroidery hoop getting it ready for free motion stitching. So the first thing I want to talk about is how to set up your fabric and how to prepare it and the first thing to do is to wash it. Your fabric will need to be pre-shrunk and pre-washed before you start your project. This is a small step that makes a big difference. If you don't pre-wash your fabric you'll get shifting and puckering after you've dissolved the water-sol...”
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Course summary for: Embroidery with a sewing machine
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Category
Craft, Fashion -
Areas
Accessory Design, Botanical Illustration, Embroidery, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts, Sewing, Textile Design
Amanda McCavour
A course by Amanda McCavour
Amanda McCavour is an accomplished artist known for her intricate and immersive embroidered installations. Through her creative exploration, Amanda discovered the immense potential of using embroidery as a form of drawing and expression. Her delicate, colourful, and textured works have garnered recognition in galleries, museums, and media outlets worldwide.
With a passion for nature and the ability to translate its beauty into thread, Amanda's installations evoke a dream-like experience for viewers. By removing the traditional sewing machine foot and embracing free-motion embroidery, she has found a unique way to create dynamic and layered pieces. Amanda's expertise and passion make her the ideal instructor to guide you on your embroidery journey.
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