Miniature Embroidery Techniques
The materials
A course by Silvia Peligro , Embroiderer and Textile Artist
About the video: The materials
Overview
“I will begin by showing you the materials that we will use in this course, explaining what each tool is for and what its main characteristics and qualities are. ”
In this video lesson Silvia Peligro addresses the topic: The materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Miniature Embroidery Techniques. Learn the basic stitches to embroider small-scale illustrations.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. i will talk about the materials needed for hand embroidery. Let's start with the embroidery hoops. You can find them in many sizes and materials. I prefer using plastic ones because I think they deform less. Commercially. you can find sizes of 4 and 3 inches. which are the smallest. These last two sizes are the ones I recommend for doing the exercises in this course. Now I'm going to talk to you about the next material. which is fabric. This is the one I recommend using for your exercises because it's very good for beginners. This fabric is called raw canvas and is made of 1...”
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Course summary for: Miniature Embroidery Techniques
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Embroidery, Textile Design
Silvia Peligro
A course by Silvia Peligro
Silvia Peligro, a self-taught graphic designer and embroiderer specializing in miniature pieces, studied Design and Visual Communication at UNAM, a period during which she discovered the work of Maricor/Maricar and was amazed by the way they mix the graphic world with the textile world. She started learning embroidery in 2010 and over time specialized in miniature work because of the precision it requires and how portable it is.
Currently, she is completely focused on her brand, which includes not only embroidered pieces, but also accessories and tools. She also gives workshops for people interested in learning the technique.
She has collaborated with important brands in the textile world such as Coats and Gütermann, and her work has been published by Kena and Glamour magazines.
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