Plants are certainly the embroidery motifs that we use the most, whether to make an alphabet, customize a classic shirt or simply to decorate a hand-sewn cushion. If there are many ways to embroider plants and flowers, ribbon embroidery remains the reference in this field. This embroidery technique differs somewhat from traditional embroidery. As its name suggests, ribbon embroidery requires replacing the traditional embroidery thread with a ribbon (most often a silk ribbon), which will allow you to embroider patterns in relief and volume.
Embroidery technique: how to embroider flowers with silk ribbon
Ideal for embroidering flowers, ribbon embroidery is the only embroidery technique that allows you to create patterns with full volume and relief . To give an even more realistic appearance to plant embroidery, we recommend that you combine embroidery techniques, and only use ribbon embroidery for certain elements, such as the flower itself and a few leaves.
DIY decoration: tutorial to learn how to sew and embroider a cushion
This cushion is entirely DIY, since it was embroidered with ribbon before being assembled on the sewing machine. However, this tutorial can be adapted to your desires. If you don't know how to sew (yet), you can of course follow the steps in our ribbon embroidery tutorial to customize a cushion cover purchased on the market.
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Published in Issue 144
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