Punch Needle XL Embroidery
A course by Carolina BelloGraphic Designer
A course by Carolina Bello, Graphic Designer
Learn how to create embroidered wool pieces with a punch needle, and use them to decorate your home
Known as the punch needle, this embroidery technique is famous for the colorful and textured pieces it produces. "It's as if the thread jumped from the fabric, asking you to touch it...inevitably making you smile", says graphic designer and embroidering specialist Caro Bello, who will be guiding you on this journey.
In this course, you'll learn step by step how to master the punch needle and the different stitch possibilities, to make an exclusive piece. Take the leap and decorate your home with your own pieces.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 20 downloads
Materials I
13 minutes, 9 seconds
Materials II
13 minutes, 51 seconds
The technique
12 minutes, 9 seconds
Transfer of design to the fabric
9 minutes, 16 seconds
Stuffing and curlers - Eyebrows I
12 minutes, 59 seconds
Stuffing and curlers - Eyebrows II
8 minutes, 42 seconds
What's included in this course?
You'll begin by getting to know Caro Bello and learn about her professional career, as well as get an introduction to the world of the punch needle. You'll see some of her work, inspirations and main artistic influences in the areas of embroidery and design. Next, you'll learn more about the punch needle technique in detail, and how it differs from traditional embroidery.
In the second unit, you'll see the materials needed to start working such as the types of needles, threads and fabrics. Then, you'll learn to combine them correctly. Caro will teach you how to make your first stitches with the punch needle and introduce you to the "4 golden rules" so that you avoid classic mistakes.
Then, you'll go to the practical portion where you'll learn to master the punch needle. You'll see how to transfer your own design to the canvas and how to put it all together, as well as the different types of stitches that can be done with this technique (flat and embossed) and which ones to use. Finally, you'll see how to fix the stitches and how to assemble a cushion cover.
In the last unit, Caro will teach you to take care and clean your garment so that your embroidery has a long life. You'll learn other applications of this technique in different products and materials, so you can experiment in future projects.
What is this course's project?
You'll embroider a 40x40 cm cushion, applying the stitches learned during the course using the punch needle technique in XL format.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For designers, artists, illustrators and anyone else interested in creating embroidered objects to fill your home with life and color.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge required as you'll learn to master this technique from scratch. If you already have some kind of experience, this course will help you to learn some new tricks and tips that will be useful to you.
As for the materials, you'll need jute fabric, an embroidery frame, a punch needle for thick wool, semi-thick wool (4/7), scissors, marker, adhesive tape, a brush and glue.
Reviews
- 1 month ago
Me gusta la explicación de la profesora, lo que NO me gustó es que me cambiara el idioma y la plataforma NO me deja poner en español (no existe) solamente en texto y por eso NO hace un buen curso.
Por la profesora si lo recomiendo, por el cambio del idioma NO
- 2 months ago
Gostei bastante das explicações, ainda não fiz os projetos, estou aguardando ansiosamente a chegada da minha agulha, mas espero que eu goste da arte!
- 3 months ago
Eu amei, a forma como a professora destrincha, cada pequeno detalhe. muito obrigado por sua dedicação.
- 3 months ago
Adorei o curso. Muito bem explicado passo a passo. Também gostei da maneira que a professora explica: bem detalhado e de maneira clara que vai desde os pontos até os materiais, dando opções para que possamos escolher.
- 3 months ago
Excelente curso, me gusto muchisimo, la manera de explicar de la profesora me parece correcta, y clara, me gusta mucho que te da opciones de materiales a usar segun el proyecto que tengas, voy poco a poco por que siento que primero hay que practicar un poco pero super interesante, este es el segundo curso que compro de ella !! :D
She is a freelance designer who sells her pieces internationally and also gives punch needle classes. Her embroidery work has been widely recognized in publications for magazines like OHLALÁ, interior design blogs, and exhibitions such as the 2019 edition at Casa FOA in Buenos Aires.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- What will we do in the course
- U2
Before starting...
- Materials I
- Materials II
- The technique
- U3
To puncture!
- Design
- Design II
- Transfer of design to the fabric
- Stuffing and curlers - Eyebrows I
- Stuffing and curlers - Eyebrows II
- Stuffing and curlers - Eyebrows III
- Flat spots 1 - Eyes and mouth I
- Flat spots 1 - Eyes and mouth II
- Flat spots 1 - Eyes and mouth III
- Flat dots 2 - Face
- Flat points 3 - Beard
- Finishing work
- U4
Other applications and care
- Washing and care
- Other apps
- FP
Final project
- XL embroidery with magic needle
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FAQs
Punch Needle, also known as the magic needle, lets you create raised embroidery and textured designs on fabric using wool or thick thread. It’s perfect for decorating items like pillows, tapestries, and custom textile characters.
The course is designed for intermediate learners. Basic knowledge of embroidery or crafts is helpful, but all the necessary steps and techniques for Punch Needle are clearly explained.
You’ll need a magic needle (punch needle), thick wool or threads, open-weave fabrics like burlap or cotton, an embroidery hoop, and optional accessories like stoppers and vinyl glue for finishing touches.
You’ll learn how to choose materials, transfer digital or hand-drawn designs onto fabric, master Punch Needle techniques, create texture and relief, combine colors, and personalize pillows and textile characters.
Choose your needle based on the thickness of your yarn and the type of fabric. The course explains the differences between traditional and interchangeable needles and how to pair them with various materials for the best results.
Yes, the course teaches you how to design, simplify, and transfer digital or hand-drawn sketches onto fabric, so you can customize your creations and adapt original characters or motifs.
You’ll learn flat stitches, loops, spiral and brick fills, plus tips for defining shapes, creating texture, and achieving neat finishes in both decorative and functional embroidery.