Lettering for Embroidered Patches: Make a Wearable Statement
Embroidering the Patch: Block Letters
A course by Cristin Morgan , Fiber and Textile Artist
About the video: Embroidering the Patch: Block Letters
Overview
“Let's continue to embroider the patch, but this time you will work on block letters. You'll begin with an outline to give your letter definition and a clean shape. Then, you'll fill them in, adding texture and dimension with stitches. ”
In this video lesson Cristin Morgan addresses the topic: Embroidering the Patch: Block Letters, 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
“ Embroidering the Patch: Block Letters I have my letter A here. If you remember from my template, I added this middle line down the center of the letter. I stitched that first. To stitch that, I used the same stitch that I used to stitch my "the," the split stitch, and that's what I'll use to outline and fill in my letter as well. For our cursive letters, we began with a line in the middle and then added lines on the outside to build weight. Now, we'll start on the outside and work our way in. To start with my outline, I'll outline my letter with three strands of thread, which is one less ...”
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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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