Freehand Machine Embroidery Robin Decoration with Sarah
Brand: Sew Centre
Freehand Machine Embroidery Robin Decoration with Sarah at Barnyarns Sew Centre
Location: 24 Barker Business Park, Melmerby, HG4 5NBDate: November 26th 2025Time: 1pm - 16.00pm
Hosted by Sussex based textile artist Sarah Becvar, you’ll create create a sweet robin perched on a sprig of fir using freehand machine embroidery and framed within a wooden hoop. You’ll use a variety of thread and techniques to create your stitched robin including sewing with a Gütermann Sulky variegated thread creating a lovely tone to your embroidery. Your finished robin can be hung as a decoration in it's hoop or you may prefer to attach your embroidery to a card blank to make a personal card, frame your piece or create an embroidered patch on a cushion, it’s entirely up to you.With 34 years experience of practising the technique Sarah is delighted to share her experience throughout this workshop starting with an informative demonstration and passing on many tips in order to make your journey into freehand machine embroidery as smooth and enjoyable as possible. After the demonstration Sarah will assist with the setting up of your machine and provide you with time to practise the technique on calico before starting your project. Sarah will offer plenty of guidance throughout the workshop so that you leave with the confidence to continue and explore the technique further at home.Please bring your machine along with an embroidery foot and, in order to save time, wind your bobbin with a dark brown thread. In order to sew freehand the feed dog must be lowered on your machine, please contact Sew Centre if you have any concerns or wish to borrow one of their machines. Thread and all materials will be provided.Whether you’re totally new to sewing or have tried the technique before, this workshop is suitable for all skill levels.
Our showroom is just minutes from the A1 at Melmerby. We have free on-site parking, full disabled access, and will be offering complimentary drinks and snacks throughout the day.
Store: sewcentre.co.uk
Price:
45.00
GBP
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