Miniature Embroidery Techniques
Preparations before embroidering
A course by Silvia Peligro , Embroiderer and Textile Artist
About the video: Preparations before embroidering
Overview
“Once you have the outline of your embroidery on the fabric, I will show you how to put it on a plastic frame and how to prepare your thread on the needle to start embroidering.”
In this video lesson Silvia Peligro addresses the topic: Preparations before embroidering, 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
“Now that you have your pattern traced on the fabric. let's see how to mount it on a hoop. To start with this basic stitch pattern. you'll require a slightly larger embroidery hoop. I recommend it to be at least 7 inches. I prefer to use plastic ones. and those are what I recommend to you. How do you know if you’re using a number 7? At the top. near the screw. you can clearly spot a number 7. It's easy to identify in that specific area. That means it has a diameter of 7 inches. How do you see? The hoop precisely covers the drawing area. ensuring no unsightly marks are left behind. maintainin...”
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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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