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Embroidery with a sewing machine

Influences

A course by Amanda McCavour , Embroidery artist

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99% positive reviews (106)

6,487 students

Audio: English, French, Italian, Portuguese

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About the video: Influences

Overview

“Now, I would like to introduce some of my favorite artists and designers and share with you why their work inspires me! ”

In this video lesson Amanda McCavour addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Embroidery with a sewing machine. Discover the art of making collar pieces by practicing different embroidery stitches with a sewing machine..

Partial transcription of the video

“In this lesson, I want to share with you some of the artists and designers that I really admire. I'm going to tell you a little bit about why their work inspires me. The first person I'd like to talk about is illustrator Isabel Arsenault. I was first introduced to Isabelle's work through this book. Class lullaby. The Woven Life of Louise Bourgeois is about an artist's life and their childhood. I love the illustrations in this book. The variety of lines and colors used. Isabelle Arsenault talks about experimentation when she's drawing. Exploration is really important to her, and I think you ...”

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Course summary for: Embroidery with a sewing machine

Level: Beginner
99% positive reviews (106)
6487 students
5 units
16 lessons (2h 44m)
8 downloads

Category
Craft, Fashion
Areas
Accessory Design, Botanical Illustration, Embroidery, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts, Sewing, Textile Design

Amanda McCavour

A course by Amanda McCavour

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Embroidery artist

Amanda McCavour is an accomplished artist known for her intricate and immersive embroidered installations. Through her creative exploration, Amanda discovered the immense potential of using embroidery as a form of drawing and expression. Her delicate, colourful, and textured works have garnered recognition in galleries, museums, and media outlets worldwide.

With a passion for nature and the ability to translate its beauty into thread, Amanda's installations evoke a dream-like experience for viewers. By removing the traditional sewing machine foot and embracing free-motion embroidery, she has found a unique way to create dynamic and layered pieces. Amanda's expertise and passion make her the ideal instructor to guide you on your embroidery journey.