Basic Techniques for Embroidering Letters

Overview

“In this lesson, I will explain the back stitch and the best way to apply it. Then it will be the turn for the brick stitch, which is the filling with the back stitch; and Pekingese, which derives from the back stitch and the straight stitch.”

In this video lesson Juliana Mota Giopato addresses the topic: Back stitch, brick, full, straight and Pekingese 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Basic Techniques for Embroidering Letters. Create an embroidered composition combining letters, shapes, colors, and textures.

Partial transcription of the video

“In this class. we'll start covering. In the additional documents. the first exercise is included. On page one. i present the points we will be using in today's session. The second page features the outlined drawing. With its black outline. transferring the design onto fabric becomes simpler. So. you're going to take... the raw cotton... Position it. on top of the printed sheet Using the ghost pen or pencil. begin tracing the drawing. If desired. you can secure the paper with tape prevent it from moving during the process. the fabric... to avoid slipping. So. you secure it well at the edge t...”

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Course summary for: Basic Techniques for Embroidering Letters

• Level: Beginner
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• 8529 students
• 4 units
• 17 lessons (2h 43m)
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• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Embroidery, Textile Design