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Free Motion Quilting for Sewists | Stitch Lab Episode 10

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|Sponsored| Learn free motion stitching basics and get started in this episode of Stitch Lab. Join hosts Meg and Kate as well as free motion expert Jenny Lyon, and discover this inspiring technique that allows you to stitch in any direction. Often used in quilting applications, free motion is a great technique for sewists too! From garments to bags to décor, free motion stitching adds texture and artfulness to all your creative projects. 

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Learn how to drop your feed dog and set your motion up for free motion. Then play and practice stitching with abandon! Follow along as Jenny walks Kate and Meg through the process for fun free motion experiments in the lab. 

Follow along with Meg, Kate and Jenny as they cover: 

  • Free Motion Basics 
  • Free Motion Foot Options 
  • Garment Applications 
  • How to Free Motion Stitch  
  • Create Cutwork Free Motion Daisies 

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Quilted garments have certainly had a moment this year! Whether you’re stitching a bag or a trending quilted jacket, free motion can help you create something dynamic and truly unique. Though sewing without feed dogs does take a little getting used to, the thing I love most about is the utter lack of rules. Yes, there are a few steps you need to take to set up your machine. Yes, there are also a few tips that will help you on your way. However, this technique is very freeing and lets you become an artist on a new level, using your sewing machine in a new way. My other favorite thing? All the yummy textures you can create with this technique.  

Stitch Lab is brand new video series brought to you by the hosts of Sew & Tell Podcast and our partners at Singer. We like to think of this series as an extension of the podcast, with all the helpful sewing tips and tricks, sewing puns and antics you’ve come to expect from hosts Meg Healy, Kate Zaynard and Amanda Carestio. 

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