Design and Embroidery of Dolls with Punch Needle

Design and embroidery of dolls with magic needle

“You have already reached the end of the course! Thanks for getting here, I hope you had as much fun as I did. Now you are ready to start your own final project, get down to business and get started. Do not forget to share the process of your final project, take advantage of this opportunity because when you share it, it will automatically also appear in your Domestika portfolio by clicking on the button "create your project" so that more people can see your creations. Here is an example of how I would like to see your final project: Design your character Think and decide what type of character you are going to create: human, animal, object, a combination of them or a completely imaginary one? If it is your first time designing and you are something you can use the template that I shared with you. It will serve as your starting point. Remember that you don't have to make the same design as me. It is important that your design represents your personal style. I want you to use all your imagination and surprise me with a unique character, with your personal touch!

transferred the design to the fabric Transfer your design to the fabric in the way that is most comfortable for you. I used a light box, but you can also use the other methods that I showed you, such as the heat transfer marker, cardboard templates, carbonic textile paper, or tracing directly from the screen or a glass window. Start embroidering! Embroider all the stitches made on the back and then continue with those made on the front. It is best to embroider first those stitches that require a special finish, such as brushing or trimming. This way, the rest of the embroidery is not at risk of being ruined. Then you can embroider the contour of the curlers, but this time without cutting, to generate a contrast of textures. Then embroider those places that have the same cropped effect and try different thicknesses. I continued embroidering until I finished the front of the design. Make the face with a flat spiral point. Then you can embroider your character's accessories, such as the sweater, scarf or gloves. Cover up any imperfections with a basic stitch. Finally, add the eyes and the nose, in addition, you can add details such as a pompom. Finish your doll Make the finish of the piece. If you want to give it volume, you can sew it similar to a cushion, with a fabric of your choice on the back; Or you can embroider the back to make it more complete. And ready! I'm dying to see your finished doll! But I also want to see the whole process. That is why I invite you to upload the embroidery to your Doméstika porftolio and to the course forum, where both I and the rest of the students will be able to see it and nurture each other. I ask you not only to upload the photos, I wrote a small text in which you tell how your journey was, if something cost you more work, why did you fall in love with your design, how did that idea come to you, be kind, share your experience complete when creating this project. Also, remember that the best works I will show in my networks so dedicate the necessary time to your project and take the photos where all your effort is visible! Of course, don't forget to use the hashtag CaroBelloDomestika so I can see your project. Remember that any doubt, you can find me in the forum to clear all your concerns. Do not forget to tell me what you think of the course. I wait for you in the forum and in the networks!”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final Project So, we’ve reached the end of our course. Before I say goodbye, I'll give you some tips to help you successfully finish your punch needle doll. First, find your materials. Pick two needles with different sizes depending on the project you want to work on. Remember each needle needs a different yarn size. Most importantly, if your stitches come loose, that means you're not combining your materials correctly. To loosen up your hand and overcome your fear of needles, I suggest you do a stitch sample, applying the rules of the punch needle. Explore as many fabrics and yarn sizes as...”

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Course summary for: Design and Embroidery of Dolls with Punch Needle

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (281)
• 5927 students
• 6 units
• 19 lessons (3h 57m)
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• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Art Toys, Decoration, Embroidery, Punch Needle, Textile Design