When does the Introduction to Embroidery Machine take place?

The VHS course takes place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 12:30 to 15:30.

Where does the course take place?

The venue is FabLab Bayreuth - Open High-Tech Workshop Upper Franconia at Ludwig-Thoma-Straße 36B, 95447 Bayreuth.

What is the participation fee?

The participation fee is 29 Euros.

What content will be covered?

The course covers the operation of the Brother VR, loading embroidery frames, threading upper and lower threads, vectorization of embroidery templates, and individual design with PE Design 10.

Are prior knowledge required?

The course is also aimed at beginners with no prior knowledge.

How many people can participate?

A maximum of six participants is allowed for the course.

Discover Brother VR: Creative Embroidery Ideas Created Live at FabLab Bayreuth

Name: Introduction to Embroidery Machine
Start: 2026-11-14T12:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-14T15:30:00+01:00
Location: FabLab Bayreuth - Offene Hightechwerkstatt Oberfranken

Embroidery ideas become visible: Introduction to the Brother VR

On Saturday, November 14, 2026, FabLab-Bayreuth opens its workshop for a hands-on VHS course around the professional embroidery machine Brother VR. From 12:30 to 15:30, participants will learn the most important basics of machine embroidery and develop their own understanding of creative and commercial applications.

Hands-on introduction to machine embroidery

The course is aimed at beginners with no prior knowledge as well as anyone looking to deepen their initial experience. The focus is on operating the Brother VR, loading the embroidery frames, and correctly threading the upper and lower threads.

From embroidery design to your own design

The program also includes vectorization of embroidery templates and working with individual designs in PE Design 10. Through concrete embroidery examples, participants will experience how a precise textile motif emerges from an idea. The event combines technical expertise with creative experimentation and provides an understandable introduction to digital textile design.

Small group, focused learning atmosphere

With a maximum of six participants, the workshop offers a personal learning atmosphere and space for questions. The organization in the open FabLab creates short pathways between explanation, demonstration, and personal application. A feedback round and the joint conclusion round off the event experience.

FabLab Bayreuth as an open high-tech workshop

FabLab-Bayreuth stands for low-threshold access to modern technology and the democratization of high-tech. The open workshop combines event management, event planning, and practical knowledge transfer into a course format that appeals to technology enthusiasts, creatives, and textile designers alike.

Conclusion: The VHS course offers a compact and application-oriented introduction to machine embroidery. Anyone wishing to get to know the Brother VR, develop digital textile motifs, and experience the basics directly at the machine will find a concentrated event experience with plenty of room for experimentation at FabLab Bayreuth.