Introduction to Punch Needle Embroidery
A course by Laura AmebaEmbroiderer
A course by Laura Ameba, Embroiderer
Get started with the punch needle and achieve incredible compositions filled with volume and texture
Did you know that it is possible to create illustrations and beautiful 3D effects with just an embroidery technique? The possibilities are endless, especially if you consider working with other types of needles, such as the punch needle. The Argentinian embroiderer Laura Ameba—who has exhibited her work in Paris, Barcelona, and Tokyo—will be your guide in the punch needle embroidery universe.
In this course, Laura teaches you the step-by-step on how to use the punch needle and shows you different types of stitches, starting with the most basic ones until the most advanced techniques. Learn the secrets to improve your technique and apply what you have learned in a fun project.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 18 downloads
Discovering the magic needle
12 minutes, 13 seconds
Threading your magic needle
16 minutes, 0 seconds
The materials
10 minutes, 18 seconds
Transfer the design to the fabric
10 minutes, 55 seconds
Original Magic Needle Point
13 minutes, 49 seconds
Pom pom point
18 minutes, 56 seconds
What's included in this course?
To start the course, get to know more about Laura, her beginnings in this discipline, and her adventures around the world with the punch needle. She will show you her main influences and artistic references.
Discover the punch needle and learn its origins, the type of punch needles available, and all their functions. Learn how to thread a needle, create your own threaders, and review all the materials needed such as threads, fabrics, and an embroidery frame.
It is time to knit! Learn the process step by step. First, by transferring the design to the fabric, a different procedure from traditional embroidery, and then, Laura teaches you how to do different stitching techniques such as the original stitch—in its flat and 3D versions—and tricks to get the most out of it.
Making the Pom Pom stitch comes next, and for this, you need a lot of threads. And finally, learn the sophisticated Velvet stitch, for which you need more precision, patience, and perseverance; this stitch allows your embroidery to stand out even more.
See how to mix all the stitches and define which stitches work better together. Right away, several exercises will be waiting for you to practice, one of them designed to help you give more volume to your embroideries.
Laura provides you with a series of creative considerations to do your own project with the punch needle. See how to draw a pattern and why you have to begin with the stitches that give more volume. Finally, Laura gives you some final tips for the care, washing, as well as possible uses of your embroidery.
What is this course's project?
Create a composition with a geometric illustration, playing with color combinations, and choosing the textures you like the most. In the end, you will know how to work with any type of illustration using the punch needle.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to have fun and learn different embroidery techniques with the punch needle. If you are a fashion design, illustration, or graphic design student, this technique will give you more creative ideas for your work.
Requirements and materials
You don’t need to have experience in embroidery but you do need to have patience and motivation to learn embroidery with the punch needle.
Regarding materials, you’ll need cotton fabric, an embroidery frame, different threads, and your favorite pair of scissors. And don’t forget the most important tool: the punch needle!
Reviews
- valikafutoPLUS2 months ago
Excellent presentation of punchneedle embroidery techniques and tools needed. Instructor is very clear and provides detailed examples of each titch covered.
- 7 months ago
Curso incrível! Muito simples e explicativo
- 9 months ago
This course was very helpful to understand the basics of the punch needle embroidery for a beginner!
- 9 months ago
Es la técnica de bordado que más me ha costado pero este curso es muy bueno. La maestra explica muy bien
- 10 months ago
vale la pena aprender con ella porque muestra su experiencia personal y la historia de este arte tan bonito
Most of her work is destined for Japan, where her pieces have been exhibited in various art galleries, among which Nidi Gallery—where he first exhibited his work as an artist—stands out. In addition, she has been teaching punch needle embroidery for 10 years in different countries.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- What will we do in this course?
- U2
The magic needle
- Discovering the magic needle
- Threading your magic needle
- The materials
- U3
Create your sample
- Transfer the design to the fabric
- Original Magic Needle Point
- Pom pom point
- Velvet knit
- U4
Geometric girl
- Considerations for your own design
- Drawing the pattern
- Bringing the pattern to life (part one)
- Bringing the pattern to life (part two)
- U5
Last details
- Washing and care of your embroidery
- Applications
- FP
Final project
- Introduction to magic needle embroidery
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FAQs
The magic needle embroidery technique lets you quickly create textured, three-dimensional embroidery—perfect for decorative and creative projects on fabric and other surfaces.
No prior experience is needed, but basic embroidery knowledge is recommended since this is an intermediate-level course.
To start, you’ll need a magic needle, cotton or metallic threads, suitable fabric, an embroidery hoop, scissors, and a threader. The course covers how to choose and use each item.
You’ll learn how to create raised embroidery, transfer designs onto fabric, combine threads and techniques, and work stitches like pompom, velvet, and the original magic needle stitch.
The course teaches how to transfer designs using tools like heat-sensitive pencils, carbon paper, or water-soluble markers, adapting the method to your fabric and design.
You’ll master stitches such as the three-dimensional stitch, pompom stitch, velvet stitch, and the original magic needle stitch, each with specific techniques for different textures.
You’ll discover how to select and blend colors inspired by personal references, color meanings, and techniques to create visual harmony in your embroidery.