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Would you like to challenge me to stitch three looped hearts in one continuous line without stopping? Give this post a like ❤️ and wish me luck!

Freehand machine embroidery is all about finding the right balance between machine speed and the movement of your hands, however when it comes to appliquéing tiny pieces of fabric directly onto a card blank, there are a few more things to think about!

Bookings for my online Christmas card making class will launch TOMORROW! 🎄 It’s designed to welcome all abilities so if you’ve ever wanted to try freehand machine embroidery but weren’t quite sure where to start, this could be just the thing for you.

I’ll guide you through the process step by step and by the end you’ll have your own lovely collection of handmade Christmas cards to send to family and friends. ❤️

Keep an eye out for my post, places will be limited!

@pfaffuk Expression 715 machine

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If you’d like to sew freehand on your machine like this, creating lovely fluid stitches with a good even tension, you might like to join me for an online Christmas card making class via Zoom! 🎄

A BIG thank you to everyone who has already expressed an interest. If you’d like to join sewists from all over the 🌍 for a festive sew-along with my guidance and support, please comment below with the day of the week that works best for you. The class will be held at 6pm.

I’m really excited about this! We’ll all be sewing along together, just as before, but this time I’m tweaking the format to make it accessible to ALL abilities, so whether you’re new to freehand embroidery or already have some experience, you can join in. 💝

I can’t wait to sew with you!

@pfaffuk Expression 715 - I’ve removed the embroidery foot to give you better visibility however I’d always recommend attaching one - this machine has THREE embroidery foot options!

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The Pfaff open toe free motion foot is ideal for when you need to see clearly where you are going next - especially when you haven’t drawn out what you are stitching!😳 #ultimatefreehand #freemotionsewing #pfaffingaround #wonderwallcassettetape #pfaffuk

🔹Sewn on the Pfaff Creative Elevate 680 on loan from @pfaffuk
🔹Sped up x 1.5

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As you draw with thread on your sewing machine each line is stitched freehand giving every robin its own unique character. 💞

I’d love for us to come together for a big Christmas card making sew along in November, where we’ll create a little collection of cards together via Zoom, sharing the joy of stitching with like-minded people from all over the world. ✨

These online get togethers are such fun, with a wonderfully supportive atmosphere. From the messages I’ve received so far, I already have a little group ready to join in! 💞

Let me know in the comments below if you’d like to be part of it too, and I’ll set a date✨

Stitched on a @pfaffuk Expression 715

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Honestly this is a game changer.

Yes it takes a bit of practice and may be a little fiddly if you have a closed embroidery foot (open toe feet are better 👍) but bringing up your bobbin thread before you start sewing makes the finishing of your work SO much easier.

⭐️ EXTRA TIP ⭐️ turn the wheel on your machine to lower the needle. If you use the foot pedal you’ll end up sewing too many stitches before you’ve even thought about drawing up the bobbin thread 😄

Please ❤️ this post and share so it can reach other’s who love sewing and want to explore more creativity on their machines.

@pfaffuk Expression 715 machine

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This felt like the perfect little feminist meets Halloween project 🧙🏻‍♀️🎃

“Witch - a strong intelligent woman that threatens your ego”

I bought one of these hoodies during the summer on a camping trip and I love the shape so much I decided to pick up another in black. Couldn’t help adding a bit of embroidery with my Pfaff for some personalisation. As halloweens nearing I had to go with a little witchy quote.

I’m really enjoying embroidering things at the moment, it feels like such a nice little way to sew whilst I’m taking a break from garment making. It’s been so long since I’ve bought clothes from shops, I suppose I’ve pretty much avoided going in any clothes shops for a long time, but it’s nice to have stumbled across a few bits I really like and I know will get wear.

Vicki x

Embroidered using my Pfaff creative expression 750 on loan

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Now imagine you’re at your machine sewing this way - freehand machine embroidery brings total escapism. Even if you’re just beginning to explore this creative process it enables you to switch off from everything around you and your breathing slows as you get into the rhythm of every freehand stitch.

Have a go and find out for yourself.

Please like ❤️, share and follow for lots of tips to help you explore freehand machine embroidery and make your stitching journey as enjoyable as possible.

@pfaffuk Expression 715

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Wowowow! Look what I have been given on loan from @pfaffuk ‼️
I have had the Pfaff Select 4.0 for the last 15 years. This is the Creative Elevate 680 - a much bigger machine - still with the IDT system to help feed your fabric through from the top as well as the bottom.
I will be experimenting with three different free motion feet on this machine. Very exciting!!😍

#pfaffuk #pfaff #pfaffingaround #creativeelevate680 #pfaffsewing

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We had a wonderful birthday trip to Ripon on Monday to visit the @sewcentre

Incredible service from Callum who listened to my list of wants and needs and helped me chose this beauty.

She’s about the help me finish a beautiful garment that I hope to share with you all soon 🥰

Thanks you so much for making my day extra special! @sewcentre See you on Saturday at the Ally Pally! 🥳

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Thoughts on slowing down. Sewing can be a race to get something new to show in this space, but that's not why I got into sewing my own wardrobe.
The Pfaff Creative Elevate 680 forces you to slow down and be thoughtful. I like that.
Let's celebrate slow paced sewing that meets the needs of the season we're in.
Who's with me?

#SlowSewing #PfaffingAround #EmbroideryMachine

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I have been so busy yesterday and today making #LFC inspired merch for my stall at @wearehotelanfield on Sunday. So excited. I LOVE being there on match day! - come say Hello to us.

I will have the iPad bags and these super cool wash bags/makeup bags/toiletry bags. #madebyme #sewing

I used my fabric from @rainbowfabricskilburn and I sewed everything on my lovely @pfaffuk

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It’s daunting staring at a blank piece of fabric or a card blank and wondering where to start.

My advice is to take it slowly.

Just start by sewing! Move your hands left and right, breaking the habit of wanting to sew ‘straight’.

It’s all about finding the right balance between the speed of your hand movements and the speed of your machine. Once you’ve found that comfortable rhythm and achieved the stitch length you’re happy with, move on to appliqué pieces of fabric and, gradually, your pictures will start to take shape.

Please like and follow for more freehand sewing tips ❤️

This machine is a Pfaff Expression 715 with Sensormatic embroidery foot

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