3D Embroidery using Punch Needle Techniques
Practicing Patterns and Avoiding Typical Mistakes
A course by Youmeng Liu , Designer and Embroidery Artist
About the video: Practicing Patterns and Avoiding Typical Mistakes
Overview
“For this lesson, I will answer some common questions from the students and how to avoid the mistakes that you might make. ”
In this video lesson Youmeng Liu addresses the topic: Practicing Patterns and Avoiding Typical Mistakes, which is part of the Domestika online course: 3D Embroidery using Punch Needle Techniques . Discover the power of the punch needle technique to create realistic 3D embroidery of your favorite food items. .
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, we'll try to practice on a pattern and we will also need to avoid the common mistakes. The first mistake is the hoop is too loose and the fabric will not stay flat on the hoop. You need to check to make sure the fabric is tight on the hoop. You can see the fabric is loose. You need to stretch the fabric and then to tighten it. Make sure it's really tight. When the fabric is tight, now you can trace your pattern on the fabric. I would recommend you to start with some simple geometric patterns. And then you can start to do more complicated pattern. Now I'm going to draw a tria...”
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Course summary for: 3D Embroidery using Punch Needle Techniques
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Category
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Areas
Embroidery, Fiber Arts, Punch Needle, Textile Design, Traditional illustration

Youmeng Liu
A course by Youmeng Liu
Youmeng Liu is a renowned designer and embroidery artist, trained at the London College of Fashion, where she specialized in Fashion Artifact.
From a young age, Youmeng was drawn to drawing and painting, a passion that led her to explore the rich traditional embroidery culture of her hometown in China.
Over time, she has perfected her punch needle embroidery technique, developing a distinctive style that has earned her international recognition. She has collaborated with brands like DMC and exhibited her work in galleries in New York and Hong Kong.
Her works, often focused on realistic representations of food, aim not only to capture the aesthetics of her subjects but also to evoke the emotions and sensations they inspire.
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