Lettering for Embroidered Patches: Make a Wearable Statement
Basic Embroidery Stitches 1
A course by Cristin Morgan , Fiber and Textile Artist
About the video: Basic Embroidery Stitches 1
Overview
“Here, I will demonstrate seven basic embroidery stitches and show how to use each one in your final project. ”
In this video lesson Cristin Morgan addresses the topic: Basic Embroidery Stitches 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Lettering for Embroidered Patches: Make a Wearable Statement. Transform a word or phrase into a wearable piece of art by learning to make fun, colorful hand-embroidered patches inspired by typography.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Basic Embroidery Stitches In this lesson, I'll teach you a few basic embroidery stitches and show you some ways to use them in your final project. These are the stitches I use most often in my work, especially when I'm creating patches. One thing to keep in mind when we're stitching our patches is to make sure we use stitches that have a low profile and aren't too long because we don't want our stitches to snag on anything when we're wearing our patches. The first stitch I'll show you is a back stitch. I'll use all six strands of thread but feel free to experiment with different numbers o...”
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Course summary for: Lettering for Embroidered Patches: Make a Wearable Statement
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Category
Craft -
Areas
DIY, Embroidery, Sewing, Textile Design, Upcycling
Cristin Morgan
A course by Cristin Morgan
Cristin Morgan is a fiber and textile artist, and author of the modern embroidery book Hoop Dreams: Modern Hand Embroidery from Virginia, USA. She has been crafting all her life with a deep love for making things, and has been embroidering since she was a child. As a self-taught embroiderer she has explored many methods and styles and enjoys experimenting with new techniques and materials.
Her work is colorful, bold, and full of texture, and she loves making a personal statement through vibrant pieces and typography. Cristin has been embroidering professionally since 2015 and has had her work featured in several publications including The Strategist, Martha Stewart, Better Homes and Gardens, and Embroidery Magazine. She also teaches workshops and produces patterns and kits for her own brand and for others.
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