Miniature Embroidery Techniques
Cordoncillo
A course by Silvia Peligro , Embroiderer and Textile Artist
About the video: Cordoncillo
Overview
“This stitch also serves to contour and although it adapts better to curved shapes, we will also see its application as a filler.”
In this video lesson Silvia Peligro addresses the topic: Cordoncillo, 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
“We are about to finish the basic stitch pattern. We have only one stitch left to see. which is called stitch. This stitch is perfect for curved lines. making it highly recommended. It's ideal for script-style offering a smooth and elegant finish. Now. i'll guide you through the steps to create this stitch. We begin by forming the initial wavy line. positioned just beneath the word. This is crucial for the design. As always. we'll begin pushing the needle from back to front until we hit the knot. Now we will progress in the direction indicated by our drawing. I recommend not progressing too ...”
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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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