Rosebuds - Detached Chain / Ribbon Stitch

 

Detached Chain / Ribbon Stitch 

in 4 mm. Silk Ribbon  

Basis of this rosebud is a Detached Chain Stitch, keep

 the ribbon as flat as possible to obtain a full bud.

 Stem Stitch is added in embroidery thread.

Two ribbon stitches to form the calyx.

Two small straight stitches at the tip of the bud in

 green thread ( or the colour of the bud ).

Ribbon Stitch Bud in 4 mm and 7 mm. Silk Ribbon

Create two Ribbon Stitches ( 7 mm )

Slightly crossing over at the tip. Like an almond shape.

Ribbon Stitch Bud 

in 4 mm and 7 mm. Silk Ribbon

Create two Ribbon Stitches ( 7 mm )

Slightly crossing over at the tip.

Like an almond shape.

Make calyx from 4 mm. Green Ribbon

in Ribbon Stitch. Create the two outside

stitches first then the centre stitch.

Once again two straight stitches at the tip.