Description
Date: Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Time: 1 PM - 5 PM
Instructor: Mary N.
There is a $30.00 file fee due to instructor on day of class (includes 3 projects).
Please note our East Hanover classroom is on the second floor and is only accessible via stairs.
Learn all about best practices for embroidery including: threads, needles, stabilizers, proper hooping methods, registration, troubleshooting common embroidery issues, adding and editing designs on your machine, digitizing principles, embroidery stitch types, applique techniques, floating fabrics and ITH (in-the-hoop) projects. We will make 3 projects in class: napkin, coaster, and key fob. (*This course includes a kit for all 3 projects.)
You need to know the basics on how to operate your machine for embroidery such as turning on your machine, threading the machine, winding & loading bobbin. This class will teach embroidery theory and techniques, NOT how to fully operate your machine. This class is geared towards Brother machines. Other machines are welcome, but make sure to bring your user manual.
Please make sure your embroidery machine has been updated with the latest software before coming to class. Remember to bring your manual.
Preferred hoop size: 5”x7” or larger
Supply List:
- USB Stick
- Fabric Scissors
- 505 or KK100 Temporary Fabric Spray Adhesive
- 75/11 needles
- White– 60 wt bobbin thread
- 40 wt embroidery threads: Black, White, Red, Blue, andGold or Silver Metallic thread *Please feel free to bring more colors if you want to swap colors in the design.
- 1 yd Tear Away Stabilizer