Embroidered Tapestry Creation
Transfer of the sketch to the fabric
A course by Mariana Baertl , Textile Artist
About the video: Transfer of the sketch to the fabric
Overview
“With our sketch ready, I will teach you how to make a pattern which we will transfer to our base fabric. Finally, we will prepare our hoop and fabric to start embroidering. ”
In this video lesson Mariana Baertl addresses the topic: Transfer of the sketch to the fabric, which is part of the Domestika online course: Embroidered Tapestry Creation. Learn the basic stitches and their variations to create textured pieces.
Partial transcription of the video
“Transfer the sketch to fabric Once we have the design of our sketch, it's time to transfer it to the fabric. I chose a cotton canvas because it has a nice texture and it's firm enough for our project. Once you've designed your tapestry, you must consider the dimensions before cutting your fabric. If, for example, your tapestry will be 30 cm wide, it's always a good idea to add a couple of centimeters on either side to have a margin of error and for sewing. Also take into consideration the size of your hoop. If you have a very large hoop but you want to make a much smaller layout, you'll hav...”
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Course summary for: Embroidered Tapestry Creation
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Category
Craft -
Areas
Decoration, Embroidery, Textile Design
Mariana Baertl
A course by Mariana Baertl
Mariana Baertl is the founder of Living Fibers and a textile artist specializing in handmade embroidery and knit decor for indoor spaces. She studied fashion design in Peru before moving to Barcelona, Spain, where she perfected her technique and started working in haute couture and patternmaking.
After working many years as a fashion designer, she decided to change course and devote her time to textile art. All of her pieces are hand-embroidered with threads and yarns from around the world. Her biggest source of inspiration is nature, especially its shapes and movements.
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- Updated on 06/03/2020
