Im just a beginner to free motion embroidery and found this video really helpful

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ann. I hope you're loving discovering free machine embroidery

This is a fantastic tutorial for starting out! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

7 ай бұрын

@deniserettedal2387 Thank you ! Glad you enjoyed it

Thank you for a great tutorial Claire. You’re a fantastic teacher…very calm and clear.

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Maggie, I really do appreciate such lovely comments

Just got a new sewing machine and I am making stuffed bears for children. I want too freehand stitch JESUS LOVES ME on them your kind video will teach me how. Thank You so much. God bless you and your loved ones.

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mary , glad to help. Hope it all goes well with the bears

@marykinser

Жыл бұрын

Thank You for caring. That means so much.

Nice tutering …i’ve learned and picked up tips……from Ontario, Canada

Claire, Thank you for answering my comment... Great advise and explanation, thank you - Robert

Genius! Love the idea of angling out the machine.

I've been doing it all wrong 🤔. I self taught but I didn't know that I could drop the feed dog. Thank you so much for enlightening me. My machine doesn't have that type of foot so I remove the regular one and just sew. I am still perfecting the skill 😅and I have learned something new ❤. Subscription added ❤

Realy helpful, and I love your tips/secrets. THANK YOU

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mandume

So glad I've found you ,thank you so much xx

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Shelia, I'm glad you found me too.

Really enjoyed this video and love the italic writing, thank you.

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Margaret. I hope you love having a go.

Thank you Claire, great tuition and told me just about everything I needed to know about machine embroidery.

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

Thats brilliant Anne. Thank you. Happy sewing

Many thanks, Claire. Some really useful hints an tips :)

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you found it useful.

Thank you so much. I'm so happy I found you.

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Artemis, I'm glad you found me too :)

Thank you Claire, that was brilliant, articulate and video easy to follow.

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kim. I'm glad you enjoyed it

Claire this is a wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much.

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ken

Great demo! Love the loop idea!

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lynn

Great ! Thank you Claire, you can really teach an old dog new tricks 😊 I have learned so much 🎉

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

5 ай бұрын

@ivygibson380 Thank you

Great video as usual, Claire. Especially interesting and interested as I used to do calligraphy. I like the tips for the free motion writing, and the pens ! Thank you!

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Viv

You are a genius! Thank you so much for the inspiration, I can’t wait to try!!

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

You are too kind. Let me know how you get on! Enjoy.

t got a Singer Quantum and I have an old Kenmore too and looking forward to turning out some beautiful work, this reflects my taste and is very inspiring. I did not set out to do such until I saw this video as I do so many crafts that I didn't think I needed another project, but OH so beautiful! Thanx SO much for sharing your savvy, artistic soul. Look forward to exploring your channel.

Thank you so much for this great video, you make it look so easy!!

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I hope you give it a go. Let me know how you get on.

Thank you so much!! I’ve been looking for a good tutorial as I’ve been so interested in machine embroidery. You are so clear and explain everything!

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Christine

Wonderful video, great tips. Just what I need to do leaves on my wife’s silk chiffon flapper dress.

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Take care on such a delicate fabric

So very inspiring, have been looking for free motion embroidery tutorials and yours is by far the best I've seen! Thank you so much and keep up the good work!

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm glad you like them. I hope you love doing FM embroidery.

Thank you Claire, this was very clearly explained. It's exactly the help I needed to add some lettering to my current patchwork project.

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Sue that's great to hear. Good luck with the project

Extraordinary explanations! Thanks for all the tips. Starting today

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christina, enjoy your sewing journey

Wonderful narration. Thanks for explaining the rationale behind everything - it makes it easier to retain. X

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Amanda. I appreciate you saying that

Yet again I've learned something else new..thank you my dear♥️👍

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you, you are very welcome.

Thank you Claire, lots of helpful tips :)

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karen. Happy Sewing!

Super creative. I'm also learning machine embroidery right now. Many of my customers love to have their name embroidered on the product they order. And I think I got to start learning how to do it :)

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy doing it. I'm sure your customers will love having their name on your products

Great tips Claire 👍♥️🇦🇺

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Love the tip for changing the angle of the machine for lettering

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rae

Good day from Ohio I'm still a newbie at this, and OMGOSH, this was wonderful Claire. I can't thank you enough for sharing this; it was so helpful. I'm a new fan. God bless

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kelly, that's great to hear. I'm sure you are going to love FM embroidery

Beautiful work and a great video. Very clear and calm ! Free motion had eluded me so far but I am persevering. Practice makes perfect. All the best and happy sewing.

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

9 ай бұрын

@therotundhound2354 Thank you. I'm so pleased to hear you're not giving up. Keep going, you'll love it

Thank you for another brilliant tutorial

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jessica

So helpful thank you Claire

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have been looking for a simple explanation on this subject and yours is by far the best I have found ,it has been so helpful for me and given me the start I needed x

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

7 ай бұрын

@amandastratton8242 Thank you, glad to help

Thank you Claire for this very informative video. I've only been sewing for about a little under a couple of years ( learning mostly by watching videos). I have been searching for a good free machine embroidery video for some time now. I'm glad I ran across yours. The way you took the time in explaining the two different methods of free machine embroidery was absolutely wonderful. I was beginning to think that I was gonna have to break down and purchase an embroidery machine. But after watching your tutorial, I am confident that I will be able to master free machine embroidery with just a little practice. I have subscribed to your channel and am excited to see what other wonderful sewing tips/ videos you have. Thanks so much.

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jamecia. I'm so pleased that you are going to have a go. Enjoy it!

Great tutorial Claire, there are a lot of tutorials but really find most of them a bit unclear or not what I'm looking for, so happy that I have found your channel, thank you so much for sharing.

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you found me too! Thanks for subscribing too :)

New Subscriber here, thank you for the tutorial, I didn't know this could be done, It is very nice and a great way to sign the corners of my quilts.

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Hi Wanda. Your quilts will be extra special now

Thank You. Very well done. Great help. Thanks again.

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sarah , glad it helped

This is just what I was looking for. My new embroidery foot arrived today, so going to have a go tomorrow. Very excited!

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Great. I hope you've enjoyed using your new foot.

@ivelissetorres7805

3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Where cant i get it please?

@Silverbat848

3 жыл бұрын

@@ivelissetorres7805 I bought mine online. Check what type of machine you have first. Then I just searched the internet.

You are simply brilliant mam, thank you so much.👍🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🦋❤️

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely kind words, it is appreciated

Incredible tutorial

Thank you for great tutorial 😃

Thank you so much for this tutorial , I'm going to try to make some myself 💜

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

That's brilliant, enjoy !

Great video! Thank you

Once again you make it all look so easy Claire. Practice makes perfect. Good tip about rotating the machine. Also note to self: don’t grip the hoop! 🙂

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew. Moving the machine was a bit of a eureka moment when I had a play and discovered that. Happy Sewing!

Hello Claire, thank you very much for this very useful video! I have just bought myself a new sewing machine, and I can't wait to start to do some free machine embroidery, trying some letters ! Although my first language isn't english, I really did understand very well the way you have explained and given some tips ! I'd love to see more of your videos ! In the meantime I better start practice ! Merci !

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

Thats great to hear, thank you. Enjoy your new sewing machine. I hope to do some more videos soon

I loved it! Thank you

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Thanks, super explained. 👍👍👍

Thanks so much for your demonstration, it was really useful. 😊

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

9 ай бұрын

@mirisuru Thank you

Very nice clear instructions thank you for your time.

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gail

Very helpful video! Thank you! 😊

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

thank you for showing this to us.

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it Dyana

Great video! Thank you!

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maggie

Thanks! Very helpful

That is so funny 😂😂😂 my mom was going to name me Claire and then I ended up as Stefanie, this part in the video was my favorite ♥️ Soul sisters from long ago 🫶🏼

This is so nice! Love the italic writing and tip on angling the machine.

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephanie

You made that look so easy, I just have a funny feeling it's going to take a bit of practice before I can do that with such ease.😄

Thank you your video is very helpful

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karen

❤❤ gracias por compartir

Thanks so much for making this video Claire! I found your channel and website through a Frank Nutt Sewing Machine video. I am wanting to learn free motion monogramming with my vintage Kenmore, and this is exactly the sort of tutorial I've been searching for. I appreciate you openly sharing so much of your skill and technique with us. Any chance you would consider teaching one of your projects courses online for non-UK folk? I would definitely be interested in having an opportunity to take one of your workshops.

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you. I'm so glad you found the video useful. I am working on doing some online classes so please watch this space

Awesome! Thanks!

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Lovely video

Тhank you, very clear !!!

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alla, thank you

Thank goodness! Every other tutorial I found used a computerized machine.

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it

I love your accent. And It looks good 👍 and lol you're really funny too, but good advice. Lol I was laughing so hard when you said the part about driving a bus. Although everyone else who i watched, that's exactly what they said to do. Hold the edges to keep in control. But I guess when I actually do try it I will find out which method works best for me.

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Just find the best way that works for you and enjoy it !

@lifadvnturfoodnthought

2 жыл бұрын

@@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863 yeah.. i just ordered some stuff.. should be shipping soon.. I got the smaller hoop to use with my machine. And a larger one because I think quilting by hand should be fun too.

VERY EXCELLENT TUTORIAL…

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Amazing Thank you so much :D

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nattida

Claire really good video everything explained clearly. Any tips on using metallic threads Xx

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Always use a brand of metallic thread, I use MadeiraThreads. If the thread snaps with a normal size 80 needle then use a metallic (metafil) needle or a topstitch size 90 needle, both have larger eyes than normal needles and can prevent friction. You may need to slacken your top tension a little. Try not to stitch too quickly because that can increase friction and make your thread snap. Hope that helps.

Wow!! Never thought to turn the machine to do sideways sewing!

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alicia, I know, bit mad isn't it? !

Sewline has a great air erasable pen , very handy 🖊

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

6 ай бұрын

Thanks @jeangreenfield5993

And of course, I subscribed.

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Bedankt

I’m very new to sewing and free motion embroidery and glad I came across this video, it has helped me a lot. I would like to ask with the zigzag stitch what setting (width and length) did you have your machine set to? Thank you for this demonstration 🙂

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

HI Jill, the stitch width is set to the widest setting. As it is free machine embroidery and the feed dogs have been lowered and therefore the fabric is not being fed through as it is with conventional sewing, the stitch length is determined by how fast I sew and how quickly I move my hoop. If I sew quickly with my foot and move the work slowly, I get the nice close satin stitch. If I sewed at the same speed but moved my work more quickly, my stitches would not be close together. I hope that helps

Just beautiful! Which thread do you recommend for a thicker finish, please? Thanks so much, Sue ❤

Great stuff. I confidently use machinery in the workshop that can take your head off in a heart beat but the sewing machine still scares the giblets out of me!

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha Stephen, I can relate to your terror. I still remember when I was at school, walking into a classroom of sewing machines and being terrified! When people come to my workshops and walk into the room and the machines are all laid out, I really try to put everyone at their ease in case they have similar classroom memories.

Beutiful. 👍👍👍🇩🇪

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Valentina

Hello Claire, Thank you so much; this is a very helpful topic for me at this time. I feel very hopeful that I can complete a task for my sister, The project in mind, with lettering on flannel (pillow cases) is for my nieces. I wonder if I need a stabilizer (underlining) if I use the embroidery hoop. Is there anything else I should keep in mind while using flannel. Again, thank you for this timely information, Linda S

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda. Hope you get your task done ok. You don't have to use stabiliser if you use a hoop. If you are worried about pulling the pillow cases too tightly in the hoop then yes, use stabiliser and then put it in a hoop without pulling it too tightly. Depending on the stabiliser you use, you may not need to use a hoop at all.

Love your video definitely got thumbs up I am an absolute beginner waiting on my machine to arrive, may I ask what size ring you are using or recommend to use?

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Susan. It's a 10" ( 25.5cm) hoop. I find that and 8" and 6`" hoops the most useful although I have them in all sizes

Hi, Claire! I just joined your channel and I'm enjoying learning this. I purchased a machine that has a font which can't be adjusted and it's all uppercase letters. This is very helpful, and my question is what is the height or thickness of the hoop? 1/2" ? 1.25 cm? Thanks, Alicia

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alicia , welcome to the channel. My hoop is just under 1 cm deep /high which will go under your machine, your may just need to push your pressure foot lever up again ( double lift) to get it under. You might like a video I did on another channel: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZJqG3NOjo6mbiZs.html

Thank you, Claire! How long would you say your name took on the zig zag? I have 90 to make for my wedding and I'm wondering how much time to set aside! Would you recommend writing out the names in pencil when using the zig zag technique?

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lily, I'm afraid I can't remember hoy long it took me to do . Are you writing the same name 90 times or different guest names? I suggest you write the longest name in pencil and time yourself doing it then you can calculate the time required to sew them. I would prep all the names but when it comes to sewing, sew a batch at a time. Remember to allow time for filling the bobbin. Don't forget to change your needle regularly too. Many congratulations on your wedding. Perhaps you can @clairemuirtextiles if you post a pic on instagram, I'd love to see your finished result. Good luck with it all, how exciting!

I thought there was something wrong with my machine (it's cheap so possible) but, when my friend's mom let me come over so she could look at it the machine ended up being just fine... I had a nice little birds nest lol before she looked at it she thought it was a tension thing... nope I saw her putting the presser foot down and was like. "Ohhhh. That has to be down?" Rofl

What is your sewinf machine set up like the volume and form of stitches? Great tutorial btw. Lovelots

Hi Claire, very informative tutorial as always! One question I have seen a few videos now where a lot of free motion work is done without a hoop, just backing on the fabric, do you ever free motion embroider this way & would you recommend it? as it does appear to be easier with maneuvering the fabric without a hoop.

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Cindy , thank you. If you are a complete beginner I recommend using a hoop because it helps to make the fabric glide under the machine and so you can get to grips with how machine embroidery is actually done. Once you have had a go a free machine embroidering putting backing on fabric is a great thing to do and it is an economical way of using your fabric as you can sew in the corners. It's a great way to do a batch of cards. When you sew without a hoop it can mean that you need to hold your fabric down and that can prevent you from sewing freely if you push down too hard. The thing is, have a go and find out which you prefer and what's right for you. Don't let things hinder your creativity and go for it.

@cindygallichan3515

3 жыл бұрын

@@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863 Thanks Claire, very new to this but already getting hooked, am hoping with (a lot!) of practice I can start producing something commendable.....you make it look easy! 😉

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

@@cindygallichan3515 great to hear you're hooked. That was how I felt when I discovered how to do FM embroidery! I teach complete beginners all the time and I see great results after just a little time so don't think you've got to have been doing it for ages to produce something commendable. My student's work can be seen on FB- Claire Muir Textiles

Thank you . This was very helpful. I am hoping to free motion around pebble shapes and I am having a hard time seeing when I head back up one side. Any tips? Thanks so much!

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Susan, Thank you. Have you tried turning your work around so that you are stitching towards you? That should help you see where you are going.

@susancook9545

3 жыл бұрын

@@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863 Thanks. I will try that!

Try to see if it’s water soluble on a scrap piece! I use the frixion pens in my Rocketbook and it erases with water!

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that

👍👌🙏

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Grandpa Jim

Well done! I finally understand how to do this. Your hands are perfect for tutor as the nails are not so distracting that I've seen in some tutorials. Thanks for doing this. It's about the tutorial and not your fingernails. Perfect tutorial.

How do you get to make zigzag thinner.and thicker without changing stitch width from knob. Thank you

Claire I just want to learn free motion embroidery but just cannot get the hoop under pressfoot Al thought I put on the open toe quilting foot. Kindly advise what I am doing wrong do I have to get a special hoop or any kind of hoop can work it is not working for me. Thank you for assistance bs

what bobbin thread do you use? 60 wt ok?

What size needle do you use on the machine ?

What lever is used at the knees to adjust the width of the stitch. S explain if you know mam

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

2 жыл бұрын

You can use your knee lift to alter the stitch width on some machines. I haven't put mine in my machine. I alter the stitch width by putting it to the widest setting on my machine. Hope that helps.

Can I do this with any fabric? Like a shirt or sweatshirt?

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can. I would iron on a tear away stabiliser to the back of the t-shirt/sweatshirt and don't pull it too tightly when you put in the hoop as you will stretch the fabric. Hope that helps

Hi Claire awesome video cud u tell me wat the stitch length is? Is it 0? many thanks!!

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

3 жыл бұрын

It doesn't matter what the stitch length is set to as the feed dogs are down and therefore if you didn't move the hoop it would stitch on the spot. I just leave mine whatever the factory setting is, I never set mine to 0.

Hi Claire can you tell me what's the name of the thread that is different colors. Thank you in advance.

I've been sewing and quilting for years and have never seen this! I'm currently working on a baby quilt for my granddaughter, who is due in April. This will allow me to do a custom label! My only question is going between the words, when you pull the thread to start the next word, are those stitches secure enough so that they won't come undone?

@clairemuirfreemachineembro7863

5 ай бұрын

Hi @patriciaharper5735 yes, if you stitch on the spot at the end of each letter that will really make them secure. Good luck with the quilt