Miniature Embroidery Techniques
Basic project - Part 2
A course by Silvia Peligro , Embroiderer and Textile Artist
About the video: Basic project - Part 2
Overview
“Now we will change color to continue filling the petals and finally we will embroider the center of the flower. In the end you will see how all the stitches come together to achieve different textures.”
In this video lesson Silvia Peligro addresses the topic: Basic project - Part 2, 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
“Woohoo! Having finished with the leaves. it's time to switch colors once more. This time. go for pink to create the petals. We'll use satin stitch for filling. requiring two strands of thread in your needle for the best Now we'll see how it's done. Our pink thread is ready. so let's start filling the petals. You can begin with any petal; it doesn't matter which one. I'll start with the one closest to the stem. This will give a nice. even look. Begin stitching near the flower's center for a balanced. even appearance. Alternatively. you can begin at the petal's highest point; it makes no diff...”
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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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