Embroidered Hand Lettering: Create Wearable Art

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A course by Ciara , Multidisciplinary Artist and Designer

Multidisciplinary Artist and Designer. Cincinnati, United States.
Joined May 2021
100% positive reviews (30)
1,337 students
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About the final project for: Embroidered Hand Lettering: Create Wearable Art

Embroidered Hand Lettering: Create Wearable Art

“And that's a wrap! Thank you so much for exploring expressive embroidery with me! Remember that my pieces are there for inspiration. I encourage you to put your spin on things, and I cannot wait to see the incredible piece of clothing you're going to customize! Before saying goodbye, I'd like to do a quick recap of the steps you'll follow on your way to your Final Project. First, choose the word or phrase you want to embroider.

Once you know what you want your design to convey, determine which layout and colors to use and work on your pattern.
Transfer the pattern to the back panel of the jacket.
Embroider the design, and don't forget to add your personal charm!
Style your new garment with your favorite outfit and share it with us in your final project entry. Also, upload pictures of the process so we can all learn from it.
Lastly, I want to invite you to participate in the forums. I'll be there for you. But also, there will be a worldwide community of colorful and expressive embroidery enthusiasts! See you there!”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final Project Thank you for exploring expressive embroidery with me. My pieces are there for inspiration. You should put your own spin on things. I can't wait to see the work you do. Everyone's project will be special and have its own quirks. If your stitches don't look like mine, embrace where the project takes you. Take your time throughout the process and enjoy the slow meditative quality of embroidering. At the sketching stage, don't get too caught up in trying to make the perfect design. Draw as many ideas as you can without overthinking it, and then narrow it down. Tie knots in the ba...”

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Course summary for: Embroidered Hand Lettering: Create Wearable Art

  • Level: Beginner
  • 100% positive reviews (30)
  • 1337 students
  • 4 units
  • 15 lessons (2h 26m)
  • 2 downloads
  • Category

    Calligraphy & Typography, Craft
  • Areas

    DIY, Embroidery, Hand Lettering, Textile Design, Typography

Ciara

Ciara
A course by Ciara

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Multidisciplinary Artist and Designer

Ciara LeRoy, a.k.a. Pretty Strange, is a multidisciplinary artist and designer who specializes in hand lettering and embroidery. After studying creative writing and publishing, she began her creative career by making bespoke greeting cards for friends and family. She’s since gone on to collaborate with magazines, art galleries, restaurants, and clothing stores, using lettering as a medium to express herself and the social issues that are important to her.

Ciara established her brand Pretty Strange Design in 2017 and has worked with clients including Facebook, Cosmopolitan, Pfizer, Comcast, and Madewell, helping them to tell stories through letter-based art. She also shares her designs with over 20K followers on Instagram.


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  • 15 lessons (2h 26m)
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  • Level: Beginner
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Embroidered Hand Lettering: Create Wearable Art. Craft, Calligraphy, and Typography course by Ciara

Embroidered Hand Lettering: Create Wearable Art

A course by Ciara
Multidisciplinary Artist and Designer. Cincinnati, United States.
Joined May 2021
  • 100% positive reviews (30)
  • 1,337 students