Embroidered Needle Lacemaking
Introduction to Techniques
A course by Claire de Waard , Hand Embroiderer
About the video: Introduction to Techniques
Overview
“In this lesson, we will practise the key stitch used in most types of needle lace, the buttonhole stitch. We will see how to change thread mid way and create the bars that link shapes together when voids are created.”
In this video lesson Claire de Waard addresses the topic: Introduction to Techniques, which is part of the Domestika online course: Embroidered Needle Lacemaking . Create embroidered laces, learn to identify various types and experiment with your own designs..
Partial transcription of the video
“So now that we've learned about the materials that we're going to be needing, I'm going to show you in this lesson how to create the buttonhole stitch. So let's start with our hoop and fabric. I've clamped the hoop onto the table. I've also got the fabric. We are going to need embroidery needles, either 9, 10, 12, all good sizes, the stranded cotton, and embroidery scissors. So let's start by putting the fabric onto the hoop. What you want to be careful when you're doing this is not to distort the weave. So the weave is going vertically and horizontally, and you don't want to disturb it and...”
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Course summary for: Embroidered Needle Lacemaking
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Category
Craft, Fashion -
Areas
Accessory Design, Embroidery, Fiber Arts, Textile Design
Claire de Waard
A course by Claire de Waard
Claire de Waard is a London-based hand embroiderer specializing in traditional embroidery techniques with a contemporary twist. Her work often explores forgotten or obscure methods, such as embroidered lace and straw embroidery, which she reinterprets in modern contexts. Over the past five years, Claire has honed her craft, working on high-profile projects like catwalk collections for Alexander McQueen and Ralph & Russo, while also developing her personal artistic practice. She has been featured in Madame Figaro Japon and is a guest tutor at the prestigious Hand & Lock embroidery studio.
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