Embroidery portraits on fabric
The Materials Needed
A course by Defne Güntürkün , Textile designer and artist
About the video: The Materials Needed
Overview
“In this lesson, I will show you all the materials you need for your embroidery project, and I will share with you my favorite tools.”
In this video lesson Defne Güntürkün addresses the topic: The Materials Needed, which is part of the Domestika online course: Embroidery portraits on fabric. Create embroidered portraits on felt and make unique and personalized works of art..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I'm going to show you the materials that we are going to use. First of all, you need a fabric that is 100% cotton or maybe linen, not too thin, not too thick, and no elastic inside. That will be the perfect fabric. If the fabric has stretch inside, then it will be very hard to work on it, so make sure it's just 100% cotton or cotton-linen blend. The reason why we shouldn't use stretch fabric is, especially on portraits, the fabric really should stay tight and not be moving around because it will kind of destroy your portrait. The second thing we need is a hoop. This is my pe...”
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Course summary for: Embroidery portraits on fabric
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Category
Craft -
Areas
Embroidery, 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.
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