How To Make A Rosie James Inspired Stitch Drawing Using A Sewing Machine

How to Make a Rosie James-Inspired Stitch Drawing Using a Sewing Machine
This detailed, step-by-step lesson teaches students how to create stitch drawings inspired by textile artist Rosie James, using a sewing machine and embroidery techniques.

Designed for KS3/KS4 Art & Design classes, this resource offers clear instructions, visuals, and practical demonstrations to ensure success.

What’s Included:

Step-by-Step PowerPoint Slides:

Detailed written instructions with clear images and screenshots for every stage of the process.

Success Criteria:

Key steps outlined to ensure students can confidently complete their work.

Video Demonstration:

A practical demonstration showing how to enlarge a design, use an embroidery hoop, control thread, and stitch with precision on a sewing machine.

Teacher Exemplar:

Photos of a completed stitch drawing to inspire students.
Top Tips and Troubleshooting:

Advice for avoiding common issues, such as tangled threads, puckering fabric, or misaligned stitching.

Key Learning Focus:

Enlarging and transferring designs onto fabric.

Correct use of embroidery hoops and presser feet for clean, smooth stitching.
Practicing free-motion embroidery techniques to create bold and expressive stitch drawings.

Exploring Rosie James’ distinctive style and combining textile art with contemporary techniques.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will gain practical skills using a sewing machine for free-motion stitching.

Understand the importance of design transfer, tension control, and neat stitching.

Develop confidence in creating textile-based artwork inspired by Rosie James.
Perfect for textile projects, this resource provides all the tools to help students achieve beautiful, professional-quality stitch drawings.

The combination of clear visuals, video demonstration, and teacher exemplars makes this an engaging and accessible lesson for all learners.