Introduction to Raised Embroidery
Stem point and its variants I
A course by Adriana Torres , Embroiderer
About the video: Stem point and its variants I
Overview
“We continue with basic stitches, now I will explain the well-known (4) stem point and some less well-known variants: (5) outline , (6) inclined and (7) elongated or crewel. We will apply it in the letters F, O and G.”
In this video lesson Adriana Torres addresses the topic: Stem point and its variants 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
“Stem stitch and its variants In this lesson I'll explain the stem stitch, also known as rope stitch, because it looks like a rope. In Argentina we call it "punto yerba", but that's a variant. I've planned this lesson separately because I want to explain certain variants. We'll start with the simple stem stitch. I need to do a drawing to explain the differences between the stitches, because the stitch is so small that you won't see it otherwise. So I'll draw a line, the line we'll embroider. This one is done from left to right, if you're right-handed, the opposite if left-handed. So you have...”
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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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