Embroidery with a sewing machine
Troubleshooting Stitching Problems
A course by Amanda McCavour , Embroidery artist
About the video: Troubleshooting Stitching Problems
Overview
“Sometimes I'm best friends with my sewing machine, other times we fight. While I'm not a sewing machine technician, here I share some of my most common issues with free motion embroidery stitching and how I fix them!”
In this video lesson Amanda McCavour addresses the topic: Troubleshooting Stitching Problems, 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, we're going to talk about common issues that happen with your sewing machine and troubleshoot some of the solutions. People often ask me if I'm best friends with my sewing machine, and I'm not always friends with my machine. There are often things that go wrong, and while I'm not a sewing machine technician, I'm going to help you troubleshoot some of the common things that go wrong when doing free motion embroidery. So my number one tip if something is going wrong with your machine is to re-thread both the top and the bottom threads. The most common thing that beginner sewer...”
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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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