Introduction to Blackwork Embroidery
How to transfer a blackwork pattern?
A course by Gimena Romero , Artist and Researcher
About the video: How to transfer a blackwork pattern?
Overview
“We will transfer with friction pen. ”
In this video lesson Gimena Romero addresses the topic: How to transfer a blackwork pattern?, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Blackwork Embroidery. Discover a traditional English embroidery technique and create a unique piece using historical patterns.
Partial transcription of the video
“How do we transfer a pattern to fabric? Here I have my template and my fabric. I had to draw on the template some more; I couldn’t help it. I’m really sorry. I have it ready, and using a pair of scissors for paper... For paper; I have many videos explaining why. It’s a reason for divorce. Cut out your template. For these types of transfers, it's useful to use parchment paper with a heavy weight. Originally, blackwork patterns are transferred to fabric using a punching technique. It’s used in haute couture. You would use the same matrix, but instead of cutting it, you would trace the image. ...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Blackwork Embroidery
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Areas
Embroidery, Textile Design
Gimena Romero
A course by Gimena Romero
Gimena Romero is an artist and writer based in Mexico City and Barcelona. She trained at various schools in Mexico, Spain, and France and has received multiple awards and mentions internationally. Her work has been displayed in numerous exhibitions across countries like Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, France, Portugal, Ukraine, and Spain. She has several publications under her belt in the areas of narrative, poetry, and textile research with Thule Ediciones and Editorial Gustavo Gili. Her book Hebra de Agua was awarded book of the year at the 2016 Teixem la ciutat festival in Catalonia. She has also conducted research into embroidery and the body with Lausín embroidery at the UNAM Faculty of Arts and Design in Mexico. She loves life, dogs, and biscuits.
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