Introduction to Raised Embroidery
Basic stitches I
A course by Adriana Torres , Embroiderer
About the video: Basic stitches I
Overview
“In this lesson we will see three basic stitches: (1) stitching or back stitch; (2) flat stitch , also known as fill point, flat past stitch or satin stitch, and (3) scallop stitch or buttonhole. We will start with the letters F and G. ”
In this video lesson Adriana Torres addresses the topic: Basic stitches I, 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
“Basic stitches In this class I'll teach you three basic stitches, the back stitch, the satin stitch and the circular buttonhole. We'll start with the back stitch. We'll use a perlé number 12. You can use two or three strands of mouliné. It'll be the base, the foundation. We'll see later when we progress with the course. So it's better to use perlé. If you can't get number 12, you can use an 8. I'll first show you how to measure the thread. It's not a specific length in centimetres, it's done by arm length. A usual length is to the first shoulder. It's a good length, short, for very small st...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Raised Embroidery
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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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