Free Motion Embroidery & Appliqué
Saturday 9.30am - 1pm
Available spots
About the Class
Discover the joy of drawing with your sewing machine! In this creative and relaxed workshop, you’ll learn the art of free motion embroidery — a wonderfully expressive technique that lets you stitch in any direction to “draw” with thread. We’ll combine this with raw-edge appliqué, using fabric scraps to build beautiful, layered designs. Whether you're brand new to free motion or want to build your confidence, this hands-on class is the perfect way to explore textile art and take your sewing skills in a new direction. ✂️ What You’ll Learn: How to set up your machine for free motion embroidery Tips for controlling stitch length, tension and movement Drawing with thread: sketching all sorts of motifs and different shapes How to use appliqué with bonded fabric and freestyle stitching Layering textures and colours to create a finished piece 🧵 What You’ll Make: You’ll create your own embroidery sampler, using both free motion stitching and appliqué techniques. Most students go home with a finished or nearly-finished artwork, ready to frame or use as part of a cushion, wall hanging or tote. 🪡 What’s Included: All materials: background fabric, bonding materials, fabric scraps, threads Use of sewing machines and free motion feet (or bring your own)
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy – Classes & Workshops By booking a class or workshop with Ready Steady Sew, you agree to the terms outlined below. Please read carefully before booking. Booking & Payment All classes and workshops must be paid for in full at the time of booking to secure your place. Cancellations & Refunds Please check dates carefully before booking. As our classes run on specific dates and spaces are limited, all bookings are non-refundable We are unable to offer refunds if you are no longer able to attend, regardless of the reason. This includes illness, work commitments, or changes in personal circumstances. If You Are Unable to Attend If for any reason you are unable to attend, please contact us as soon as possible. We will always try to find someone to take your place as a goodwill gesture, however this is not guaranteed and we are not contractually obliged to do so If we are able to fill your space, we may offer you the option to move to a future class If we are unable to fill your space, your booking will remain non-refundable and non-transferable You are also welcome to send someone in your place. Please let us know their name and contact details in advance Non-Attendance Failure to attend your class will result in the loss of your booking No refunds or alternatives will be offered Partially Attended Courses We do not offer refunds or alternatives for partially attended courses or workshops, please ensure you can come to all dates If We Need to Cancel In the unlikely event that we need to cancel or reschedule a class: We will aim to give at least one week’s notice where possible, however in some circumstances this may be less You will be offered a full refund, or The option to move to an alternative date Please note that we are not liable for any additional costs or losses incurred, including but not limited to travel, accommodation, or purchased materials and fabrics. As a small business, we rely on full classes to remain sustainable, and offering transfers or refunds to everyone who requests them would result in under-booked classes. We encourage you to ensure you're available for the dates of the course you book. Once a spot is reserved, it is committed to you, and we cannot accommodate changes to future sessions regardless of the reason.