Introduction to Raised Embroidery
materials
A course by Adriana Torres , Embroiderer
About the video: materials
Overview
“I am going to tell you what are the threads to embroider and the differences between them. The same with the needles, I am going to show you the different options and what each one is for. I will also explain what type of racks should be used and which are my favorites. ”
In this video lesson Adriana Torres addresses the topic: materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Raised Embroidery. Learn all the essential stitches to create raised embroideries step by step.
Partial transcription of the video
“Materials Now we'll start the course. We'll start with the materials. First of all, threads. I'll discuss the threads that I generally use. We won't use all of these, but I'll tell you the ones we need. For embossed embroidery, one of the most important is perlé. It comes in several thicknesses. I'll tell you which ones. The most common is number 8 and we'll use it quite a lot. There's also this other brand, it's a number 8 too. The brand Finca has this number 12 that we'll use as well. They can come in these balls, these are a bit smaller. These are older and harder to find, but it's the s...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Raised Embroidery
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Category
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Areas
Embroidery, Textile Design
Adriana Torres
A course by Adriana Torres
Argentine designer Adriana Torres has an eclectic background, having studied architecture, graphic design, fine arts and illustration. His collection of objects received the Seal of Good Design awarded by the Ministry of Industry and was selected to be part of the Argentine pavilions at 100% Design London, Maison & Objet Paris and at Pitti Bimbo, Italy. He received first prize in the National Crafts Competition, organized by the National Arts Fund.
He has collaborated with brands such as Seletti, Crate & Barrel, El Espartano and Tea Connection. His work has been published in several books and magazines, including: Stich•illo (Uppercase), Encore! The new Artisans (Thames & Hudson), Super Handmade (Designers Book) and DPI Magazine from Taiwan. Some of his works have been on the cover of magazines, such as Farnese the elephant, in Modern Decoration Home (Hong Kong) and Ander the lion, in the British magazine Embroidery.
He has also taught classes and workshops in several countries: Brazil, Mexico, the United States, England, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Spain and France.
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