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

8 Chapters · 12 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome to Stitched Portraits and Story Telling

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      Welcome and Introduction

  2. 2

    Setting up for success

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      Setting up your machine ready to stitch

  3. 3

    Getting Comfortable with Free Motion Embroidery

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      Starting to Scribble

  4. 4

    Raw Edge Appliqué Techniques

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      Introduction to Raw Edge Applique

  5. 5

    Pen and Paper and Proportions

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      Drawing exercises to engage the mind

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      A rough guide to face proportions

  6. 6

    Embracing Creative Freedom - Your first Stitched Portrait

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      Free Style Portrait

  7. 7

    Tips and Tricks - using Photographs as a tool for confidence

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      Working with print out photographs

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      Our Frida Image

  8. 8

    Time for Contemplation

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      Troubleshoot & Reflect on your outcomes

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Troubleshoot PDF

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Credits

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!

£55.00

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