Realistic Embroidery Techniques
The Forewings
A course by Emillie Ferris , Embroidery Artist
About the video: The Forewings
Overview
“In this section, we will embroider the distinctive orange inner segments of the forewings. ”
In this video lesson Emillie Ferris addresses the topic: The Forewings, 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
“The forewings So as you can see, I've finished all of the outer areas. I've filled all of it with 310 and 938, and I've also embroidered all of the white dots using 3865. I have left a few dots so I can show you how to do them, and I'm also gonna show you how I finished the very edge of the embroidery as well. When I'm embroidering, particularly this butterfly, I like to work from the inside, and I work my way outwards. So the last areas I'm embroidering are the outer edges. I'm just gonna show you how I finished this outer edge. I'm using 938. Now I thread my needle with one strand, and th...”
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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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