Introduction to Gold Embroidery
Refine the final patch
A course by Elena Ciarrocchi , Embroidery Artist
About the video: Refine the final patch
Overview
“In this lesson, I'll show you how to finish your patch, leaving only a black felt trim edge.”
In this video lesson Elena Ciarrocchi addresses the topic: Refine the final patch, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Gold Embroidery. Learn traditional techniques to create 3D gold embroidery pieces for clothes and accessories .
Partial transcription of the video
“Perfecting the Final Patch In this lesson, I will explain how to detach the patch from the fabric base and finish it. As you can see, I have detached the frame from the work surface. As a first step, I'm going to undo the yellow stitches that I put in the beginning to attach the felt to the base fabric. I'll roughly cut the base fabric around the heart now. On the other side, I'm going to cut around all of the black fabric, right near the edges of the embroidery, and if there are any threads sticking out, I will trim them. If you want to make sure all the threads are well-secured, you can a...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Gold Embroidery
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Areas
Embroidery, Traditional illustration

Elena Ciarrocchi
A course by Elena Ciarrocchi
Elena Ciarrocchi is a professional embroidery artist. She earned a degree in painting at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna but ultimately decided to pursue her passion for embroidery by taking a variety of courses across Italy.
She gained experience in a costume shop, where she embroidery historical garments, and later in a footwear company. After honing her craft, she decided to open her own business, focusing on goldwork embroidery, and specialize in embroidering holy vestments and recovering this ancient art form. When she's not working for clients, she enjoys creating more personal compositions where she experiments with different materials and techniques.
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