Silk Ribbon Embroidery

Silk Ribbon Embroidered Bookmarks  Handmade Gift -  Silk Ribbon Embroidered  Bookmarks It has been great working on these and finding  scraps of laces  and ribbon to use. You may find  other options in your stash.  I came across this great tutorial by Christie, as a  Diy Ribbon Book Mark. sparklesofsunshine.com/ribbon-bookmarks and thought they would look gorgeous as an  embroidered item. Follow the link above to see how Christie made hers, the only main difference  with my effort is that  the ribbon has to be longer to cover the  Embroidered area.  Whatever length you need  for the completed item   add half again  eg Finished length  42 cm ( 16.5 inches)    add 21 cm  (8.5 inches) for the fold over and seams. Length of Ribbon to start 63 cms (25 inches) For the ribbon lengths to be inserted in the hoop I  tacked the lengths onto a pi...

Silk Ribbon Embroidered Cuff - Ribbon Stitch  Silk Ribbon Embroidered Cuff. Materials/ Notions: 1 Piece of Dupioni Silk - Length by wrist  measurement.  For my own 18 x 14 cms Lace 5 cms width so 9 cms was allowed for the  fold and stitching to close over. Lace Remnant with a pattern to enhance with  the Silk Ribbon. ( However Straight lace and freehand  Silk Ribbon Embroidery can still apply). 1 Small Piece of Pelon. 5 x 18 cms. 1 Small Piece of Stiffening such as Buckram  (Not adhesive) to give the bracelet shape. 4.5 x 16 cms   Allowing for the side hem without bulk  - cut later to shape.) Silk Ribbon 7 mm. ( for this eg  3 metres) Small Pearls - Centre and  Small 11/0 Gold Seed Beads. Toggle Set or Bracelet Clasps for closure. Sewing Thread, Beading Thread.  Chenille,  Beading,  Embroidery Needles. Tack the Lace into position, I usually use a different  colour thread, mu...

Ever wonder what to do with those small pieces of Dupioni   in your stash. How about making an Embroidered Bracelet. Scrap of Silk Dupioni  9 x 18 cm. Red in this example. Pelon 4 cm x 18 cm.  Red Sequin Braid,  Organza Red Ribbon 20 mm. wide  Selection of Pressed Glass Leaves, Pearls, Seed Beads  in Gold or Bronze. Silk Ribbon 7 mm Red 1 Metre. Large Pearl and Bead Cap in Gold  ( Centre of Gathered Organza Flower) Thread - Clear beading thread or a matching colour. Toggle/Clasp. Place the Pelon on the back of fabric, allowing  .5 cm   for a seam allowance on both sides,  press down with iron on  silk setting then lightly  tack pelon into position. ( Usually best to overlock the edges of Dupioni  as they  do fray badly while you are embroidering) This will be folded in half and the seams stitched  together after completing embroidery. Pin the braid and organza ribbon...

EMBELLISHING - CRAZY QUILTING,  SILK RIBBON EMBROIDERY Dimension and Pizazz Stepping up to the next level in SRE. Once you have mastered the technique of   SRE stitches and shaping these into flowers,  leaves, insects, etc. now it is time to take a step up. Layering, textures, variances of colour, reflections,  highlights all add a different effect and give  dimension to your work. Get together an assortment of beads, sequins,  metallic threads eg. Kreinik glass, lucite flowers  or leaves and see how it will change the effect of  your work.  Keep in mind Clear Beading Thread as an  option for stitching down laces, braid etc. No need  to change your thread constantly to match the item,  it blends in well.  Obviously this will not work for a basic dark colour  such as black, but with variances in shades will  disguise it well. Crazy Patch Seam Embellishment is one example...