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
“What will we do on this course? 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'll gain confidence in your own embroidery techniques and 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 you can use these materials for any future embroidery you make. You'll be able to download this pattern and I'll show you how I transfer it to fabric. Then I'll show you my full process on choosing my colour palette for a realistic portrait. I'll teach you ho...”
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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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