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In this course, you will :
- Learn how to use freehand needle painting techniques to transform inspiration from your surroundings into art.
- Begin by getting to know Chloe and discovering how she turned her passion for embroidery into a career. She discusses the artists who influenced her and how she developed her own visual language.
- Familiarize yourself with the course materials and how to use them correctly.
- Then, sketch out various animals and select your favourite designs.
- Examine reference photos to help you refine your drawings and choose a colour palette. Before showing you how to set up an embroidery hoop and practise stitching, Chloe discusses the importance of colour gradients and sticking to realistic tones.
- Chloe shows you how to properly transfer your sketch onto the fabric.
- Begin embroidering your animal, beginning with the head and working your way down to the tail. Then, go over your work again and add any extra stitches if necessary. Create a decorative background to frame your subject as a finishing touch.
- Learn how to finish your work professionally by transferring your embroidery to the final hoop. Chloe concludes the course by sharing her tips for photographing and sharing your embroidery on social media.
Syllabus :
1. Getting Ready to Embroider
- Materials
- Sketching Your Design
- Choosing Colours
- Hoop and Practice Stitching
2. Embroidering the Squirrel
- Transferring the Design
- The Head
- The Neck and Shoulders
- The Torso
- The Background
3. After the Final Stitch: Backing Your Embroidery
- Transferring to the Final Hoop
- Photographing Your Embroidery
