Dance with Your Sewing Machine

Learn how to express yourself through movement and stitch, creating unique and artistic pieces.

Portraits in Stitch

Discover the magic of portrait drawing! Learn the principles of proportions, then embrace the freedom to bend them!

Find Your Creative Voice

Experience the liberation of free-hand stitching and dance with your sewing machine. Unlock new possibilities with the use of printed photographs in your art!

About the Workshop

Are you a sewing machine owner looking to discover your creativity in a new and exciting way? This course is designed for individuals who love textiles and are eager to explore a fresh approach to art. Whether you're a beginner to free motion emboidery or not overly confident in your artistic abilities, this course will teach you how to stitch portraiture, raw edge applique techniques, and help you discover the joy of expressing yourself through stitch, dancing with your sewing machine. Join us and start a journey to find your creative voice and embrace the freedom of artistic expression.

Meet Your Teacher

Hello- I'm Harriet Riddell and I am so excited to guide you on your free motion artistic journey. I've been a professional stitcher since 2012. I understand the magic of embracing creativity and pushing boundaries. My mission is to ignite your artistic spark, celebrate imperfections, and empower you to express your authentic self through the enchanting art of stitching, storytelling, and portraiture. Join me in my woodland wonderland as we embark on this free-style adventure together.

Course Curriculum

9 Chapters · 11 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to Harriet and the workshop

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Welcome & Course Overview

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Setting up for success.

  2. 2

    Demonstration of a Stitched Portrait

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Watch as a portrait comes alive in stitches

  3. 3

    Getting Comfortable with Your Sewing Machine

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Going Free and Embracing the wibbles and wobbles

  4. 4

    Raw Edge Appliqué Techniques

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Introduction to Raw Edge Applique

  5. 5

    Pen and Paper and Proportions

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Drawing exercises to engage the mind

  6. 6

    Embracing Creative Freedom - Your first Stitched Portrait

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Trusting Yourself in the Process

  7. 7

    Tips and Tricks - using Photographs as a tool for confidence

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Working with Dissolvable paper

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Working with a4 Printer paper

  8. 8

    Time for Contemplation

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Reflect on your outcomes

  9. 9

    Sewing Machine Mishaps

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Troubleshooting any technical errors

Unlock Your Creative Potential Today

Join now to discover the joy of sewing machine art and express yourself in ways you never imagined. Enroll today and start your creative journey!

£44.00

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