Instructor: Libby Lehman

Supply List

• Sewing machine (zigzag) with all manuals & accessories, especially darning and embroidery feet. Yes, it is worth bringing your best machine!
• Multi-plug & long extension cord
• Extra bobbin case for your machine
• 8” or 10” wooden machine embroidery hoop with adjustable screw. If you can’t find the wooden hoop, look for a plastic hoop with adjustable screw, such as Susan Bates (available at Wal-Mart and craft stores)
• Scissors (paper, fabric, and applique)
• Iron-on tearaway stabilizer or freezer paper
• 1yd paper-backed fusible web
• Straight pins
• Pencil
• Paper sack for trash
• Tape to attach sack to table

NEEDLES:

• One package of any of the following: #90/14 Topstitch; #80/12 or #90/14 Metallica; #80/12 or #90/14 Metafil
• One package of any of the following: #80/12 Microtex, Jeans/Denim, or Universal

FOR CLEANING MACHINE:

• 4 cotton swabs (Q-Tips)
• Lightweight sewing machine oil

FABRICS:

• A selection of 100% cotton fabrics you wish to work with. Check out my website for ideas. Some students like to bring a small top to use as a starting point. Sheer fabrics (tulle, crystal organza, netting, etc.) are fun but optional.

THREADS:

NOTE: The threads listed are the minimum. Please feel free to bring any others you wish.

• Regular cotton sewing thread to match fabrics, or several neutral colors
• The Bottom Line, , Metrolene, PolyLite or YLI Bobbin & Lingerie. These are very fine, synthetic threads for the bobbin. Choose black or a dark color if possible.
• 40 wt. polyester or rayon in a dark, medium and light value of the same color
• Sulky, Madeira, Yenmet, Superior or YLI metallic and a 40 wt. rayon or polyester in a matching but lighter color
• Variegated metallic, if desired
• One of the following: Razzle Dazzle, Candlelight, Glamour, Designer 6, Décor, perle cotton (size 5 or 8), pearl crown rayon, These are heavier threads to use for bobbin drawing.
• Any other threads you want to experiment with

OPTIONAL BUT VERY DESIRABLE:

• THREADPLAY by Libby Lehman (DVD available in class or from www.rickytims.com).
• Cushion for chair
• Extra bobbins
• Extra light

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