Embroidered Needle Lacemaking
Introduction to Techniques - Embellished Openings 1
A course by Claire de Waard , Hand Embroiderer
About the video: Introduction to Techniques - Embellished Openings 1
Overview
“In this lesson, we’ll practise a few ways to create openings in the weave of the fabric, by pulling its structure together or removing threads from it.”
In this video lesson Claire de Waard addresses the topic: Introduction to Techniques - Embellished Openings 1, 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 I've taught you how to do the buttonhole stitch and how to create bars, I'm going to show you how to create openings in the fabric. So I'm going to first start by showing you a technique called pull thread. The way it works is we are playing on the structure of the fabric and we're pulling together the fabric to create different patterns. So for this we're going to use tapestry needles, so number 24, number 26 or 28 are good sizes. I'm going to use a 26 here. Embroidery scissors and also some regular stitching thread. So this is polyester here but you can also use cotton as I sa...”
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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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