Embroidery Techniques for Floral Patterns on Felt
Stitching the Leaves
A course by Defne Güntürkün , Textile designer and artist
About the video: Stitching the Leaves
Overview
“Now that we've stitched the flowers of the design, it's time to work on the leaves. I will use several stitches as I do this to achieve volume and movement. You will learn which stitches are better according to the leaf you're stitching.”
In this video lesson Defne Güntürkün addresses the topic: Stitching the Leaves, which is part of the Domestika online course: Embroidery Techniques for Floral Patterns on Felt . Explore embroidery techniques along with composition and color study to create unique floral patterns for felt patches.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Stitching the Leaves In this lesson, we’ll use several different stitches for the leaves and the stems. I’ll start with the feather stitch. I’ll use three different shades of green. I can start with any of the leaves. I decided to start with this one. I have my three strands and I go here. Remember, it's not the center, just a bit above the center for the feather stitch. You can use different strand counts for different densities. I don't want them to stick out too much, so I'm just using three here. You're free to try different thicknesses. This one seems done. I’ll move to the next one ...”
This transcript is automatically generated, so it may contain mistakes.
Course summary for: Embroidery Techniques for Floral Patterns on Felt
-
Category
Craft -
Areas
Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Botanical Illustration, Pattern Design, Textile Design
Defne Güntürkün
A course by Defne Güntürkün
Defne Güntürkün is a highly skilled textile designer and artist based in Istanbul. With a background in fine arts and a lifelong passion for drawing and creating artistic pieces, Defne has become an expert in the realm of embroidery. She believes in the power of combining the human figure with nature, infusing her work with profound beauty and creating a deep connection with the Earth.
For over a decade, Defne has been crafting her art in her magical art studio, exploring the limitless possibilities of embroidery. Her work reflects her love for nature, and she draws inspiration from the ever-changing seasons, the vibrant colors, and the intricate details found in every aspect of the natural world. Defne's unique perspective and her ability to convey ideas and feelings through needle and thread make her an inspiring guide on your embroidery journey.
- 99% positive reviews (86)
- 2,993 students
- 14 lessons (2h 8m)
- 19 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
