Realistic Embroidery Techniques
What Will We Do on This Course?
A course by Emillie Ferris , Embroidery Artist
About the video: What Will We Do on This Course?
Overview
“I will teach you my favourite stitching technique: long and short stitch, explain how I choose colours for a design, and show you how to apply these in the final hyper-realistic butterfly project. ”
In this video lesson Emillie Ferris addresses the topic: What Will We Do on This Course?, which is part of the Domestika online course: Realistic Embroidery Techniques. Learn how to create realistic embroidered pieces using the long and short stitch technique.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this course, you'll learn how to embroider a realistic image of a butterfly, even if you haven't picked up a needle before. You will gain confidence in your own embroidery techniques and hopefully you'll go on to create your own designs in the future. I'll introduce you to the materials you need for the course, but not only that, you can use these materials for any future embroidery you decide to make. you'll be able to download this pattern and then I'll be able to show you how I transfer it to Fabric. And then I'll show you my thought process on choosing my color palette for a realisti...”
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Course summary for: Realistic Embroidery Techniques
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Category
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Areas
Embroidery, Textile Design, Traditional illustration

Emillie Ferris
A course by Emillie Ferris
Emillie Ferris is a self-taught artist using traditional embroidery methods to create contemporary embroidery patterns, kits, pins, and original hoop art.
After some years of embroidering for her own enjoyment, she began receiving custom pet portrait requests, allowing her to start a gradual transition into embroidering full-time. In 2018, she began taking steps to expand her business by teaching others and sharing her love for embroidery.
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