Realistic Portrait Embroidery
A course by Yamila Yjilioff , Fashion Designer and Embroiderer
Learn how to illustrate, transfer, and embroider images to create portraits full of texture and expression
Learn how to illustrate, transfer, and embroider images to create portraits full of texture and expression
By experimenting with different disciplines, materials, and mediums, beautiful pieces like those by Yamila Yjilioff are created. Strongly influenced by fashion, the designer and embroiderer from Argentina creates illustrations that are embroidered on fabric. In her embroidered portraits, she places special importance on expressive looks and small details.
In this course, Yamila teaches you how to create a realistic embroidered portrait based on a photograph of a model. Learn to draw an illustration inspired by an artistic movement on a garment and transfer your creation to fabric before adding texture, color, and embroidery. Finally, discover the different uses for this technique so that it can be applied to future projects.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 17 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (135)
- 2,651 students
- 18 lessons (2h 28m)
- 17 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
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- Level: Beginner
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What is this course's project?
Create an unconventional portrait using illustration techniques, transfer printing, and embroidery. Choose a model as a reference and get inspired by an artistic movement to draw an “embroidery map” on the garment. Then, transfer it to fabric using transfer paper and an iron before adding embroidery to obtain a colorful and textured result.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for fashion designers, illustrators, artists, embroiderers, or anyone looking to expand their creativity by combining different techniques to create a unique image.
Requirements and materials
Prior knowledge of embroidery or illustration is not necessary, but is nice to have. Yamila teaches you all the steps to achieve an expressive portrait, either digitally or on paper. To edit the light and contrast of your work, some basic Photoshop knowledge is also a plus.
Regarding materials, you will need an iPad with Procreate or sheets of A4 paper. If done manually, you need baking paper, a pencil, an eraser, transfer paper, an iron (dry), a printer (optional), embroidery needles of different thicknesses and sizes, thread, fabric, a hoop, scissors, beads, and felt or cloth.
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A course by Yamila Yjilioff
Yamila Yjilioff of Argentina is a self-taught clothing designer and embroiderer. She enjoys experimenting with different techniques and combining her two passions: illustration and embroidery.
In 2017, she began uploading her work to Instagram, leading her to participate in local fairs and exhibitions where she could sell her work. She currently divides her time between designing for a textile company, and combining illustration and embroidery for different projects and commissions.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in this course?
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U2
First steps
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Materials
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Choice of model
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Let's put together our mood board
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U3
From image to drawing
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From Image to Line: Starting the Portrait
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From line to volume
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Details that make the difference
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Embroidery map
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From drawing to fabric
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U4
Embroidery
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Fill stitches 1: French knot and chain stitch
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Fill stitches 2: back stitch with satin stitch
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Fill stitches 3: seed stitch variation
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Line stitches 1: Overcast hem stitch and stem stitch
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Line stitches 2: split stitch and seed stitch
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Volume stitch
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Details and terminations
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FP
Final project
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Realistic Portrait Embroidery
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
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