Embroidery Pattern Design
Test the design
A course by Nuria Picos Rodríguez , Embroiderer and Designer
Joined May 2022
About the video: Test the design
Overview
“Before accepting a design, you should do one or more tests to see how it looks, if it is what you had in mind and decide if you need to modify anything (colors, embroidery stitches or design) before making the final embroidery pattern. Don't be afraid to try and undo, it's all part of the process and you should enjoy every stage.”
In this video lesson Nuria Picos Rodríguez addresses the topic: Test the design, which is part of the Domestika online course: Embroidery Pattern Design. Learn to design your own embroidery patterns and create custom kits. Choose the appropriate colors, stitches, and materials to create amazing embroidery..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. we're going to test the design and see if it functions as intended or if adjustments are necessary. For the fabric choice. i opted for raw cotton. a basic and simple canvas. This material serves well because its neutral color allows any previously selected colors to stand out and integrate seamlessly. This design will be quite prominent against the background. However. you can experiment with colorful patterned fabrics to find the option that suits your style and preferences the best. I use a light table for transferring designs. It's quite simple: place the design on the ta...”
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Course summary for: Embroidery Pattern Design
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Design, DIY, Embroidery, Fiber Arts, Textile Design

Nuria Picos Rodríguez
A course by Nuria Picos Rodríguez
Nuria Picos is a renowned embroiderer and pattern designer with two decades of experience in textile art. Her work has been featured on book covers, in collaborations with well-known brands like Mango and Grupo Planeta, and in international exhibitions.
Educated at prestigious institutions such as the Ecole des Arts in Paris and the Royal School of Needlework in London, Nuria has dedicated her career to exploring the intersection of traditional art and contemporary techniques.
Her passion for teaching and sharing her love of embroidery has led her to conduct workshops and talks, inspiring a new generation of textile artists.
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