Introduction to Raised Embroidery
Knitted stitches I
A course by Adriana Torres , Embroiderer
About the video: Knitted stitches I
Overview
“In this lesson I am going to tell you what are the points mounted on the needle and what needle is needed to make them. I am going to explain to you the (16) scalloped loop which is a variant of the festoon or buttonhole stitch we saw in the previous unit and I will show you examples of how it is embroidered. I will also teach you how to embroider the (17) drizzle point , what needle is needed and what type of thread is advisable. I will embroider the scalloped loop in the letter O and the drizzle point in the center of the G. Finally, I am going to show you the (18) picot point in the letter U, the (19) Brussels point on the F to finish the acorn and the (20) loom point on the letter E. ”
In this video lesson Adriana Torres addresses the topic: Knitted 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
“Woven stitches In this lesson, I'll show woven stitches. We'll start with the scallop stitch on the O, on the bear. On the G, I explained the circular blanket stitch. The scallop stitch is a blanket stitch, but detached. Instead of working on the fabric, we work on a thread, which is embroidered on the fabric and which gives relief. It will be like a type of detached blanket stitch too, or buttonhole. The foundation can be any stitch, it can be a back stitch, it could maybe be a stem stitch, any stitch that will allow you to do several stitches on that thread. I'll do an elongated stem, it'...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Raised Embroidery
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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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