Fashion Embroidery: Embellishing with Beads
Introduction to Materials and How to Choose a Garment
A course by Jodie Ruffle , Embroidery and Embellishment Designer
About the video: Introduction to Materials and How to Choose a Garment
Overview
“Here I’ll show you the materials you’ll need to complete the course and introduce all the different types of beads and sequins available so you can choose what you would like to work with. I’ll also talk about what you need to consider when choosing a garment to work on.”
In this video lesson Jodie Ruffle addresses the topic: Introduction to Materials and How to Choose a Garment, which is part of the Domestika online course: Fashion Embroidery: Embellishing with Beads. Renew your garments with beaded embellishments using flat and 3D techniques.
Partial transcription of the video
“Introduction to Materials and How to Choose a Garment In this lesson, I’ll talk you through the materials that we need to complete the course and the considerations around some of the fabrics and garments that you might want to embroider onto. Embroidery is really incredible to work with in the context of fashion. It means you can buy really basic garments, or take them from your wardrobe and you can turn them into something unique through embroidery, which is really exciting. I'm really pleased to get started and show you guys what we’ll be doing. I’ll show you the materials that we’ll use...”
This transcript is automatically generated, so it may contain mistakes.
Course summary for: Fashion Embroidery: Embellishing with Beads
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Category
Craft, Fashion -
Areas
DIY, Embroidery, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Upcycling
Jodie Ruffle
A course by Jodie Ruffle
Jodie Ruffle is an embroidery and embellishment designer based in London. Growing up in a creative household meant she was always making things as a child and eventually went on to study fashion at university. After graduating, she worked as an intern and assistant for various designers, including Alexander McQueen. There she worked on two main collections as well as projects in London and France. Jodie later took a course in couture embellishment at London College of Fashion, which defined her career and solidified her passion for embroidery and embellishment. From there, she studied a master’s in fashion, specializing in embroidery, and had her collection exhibited during London Fashion Week.
Since then, Jodie has worked with various designers on everything from fashion to furniture and often collaborates with other creatives to make unique embroidered pieces with sustainability in mind. She also teaches fashion textiles and design at Middlesex University.
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