Basics of Machine Embroidery

Do you have an embroidery module for your sewing machine but haven't given it a try yet? Or have you always wanted to try out machine embroidery but haven't had the opportunity? Check out our introduction to machine embroidery workshop series, which requires no experience or background!

In this 3 part series, you will learn the basics of machine embroidery including stabilizers, hooping techniques, embroidery threads, downloading and uploading files from a website to the embroidery machine, design placement, and embroidery machine operations and troubleshooting! Students will embroider a personalized quilt label and an apron or tea towel from a choice of embroidery designs.

Some supplies are included. A limited supply of brother embroidery machines is available to use for those who don't have one!

INCLUDED MATERIALS:
2 Spools of Glide Thread
Fabric & Stabilizers for Quilt Label Project
Stabilizer for one chosen project - Apron or Tea Towel (blanks are for purchase here at the shop!)

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES:
USB (2 - 16 MB)
Apron or Tea Towel Blank
Sharp Snips
Extra Machine Needles (80 or 90)
Tweezers
Design for Project (Instructor will give options)
If you already have glide threads, please bring a few colours along!


Photo Credit: embroiderydesigns.com

This class is suited for adults (age 15+)


All workshop participants are required to sign a waiver before the workshop. The entire waiver can be viewed at the bottom of our classes page. (East Coast Quilt Co. Workshop Waiver)

WORKSHOP CANCELLATION POLICY:
If you cannot attend a workshop (either a one-day, or a multi-day series) and it is 14 or more days before the start date, you will receive a store credit for 75% of the value of the workshop. If you cancel less than 14 days before the start of the workshop, you will NOT receive a refund or store credit. No credit or refund will be given for a "no-show" in the workshop, regardless of the reason. So please ensure that you can attend before signing up.  EAST COAST QUILT Co reserves the right to cancel workshops/events for any reason. If this happens, you will be refunded your full workshop fee.

WHAT IS IN A BASIC SEWING KIT: 
For most of our workshops we ask you to bring a 'basic sewing kit' which usually contains: a rotary cutter and/or scissors, small snipping scissors, straight pins & a pin cushion or collector, a seam ripper, a spool of neutral 50 wt cotton thread, extra bobbins, notebook & pen/pencil, ruler(s), etc.).