Detached Chain in Cream Silk Ribbon

Detached Chain Stitch No. 2

Satin - n - Cream Detached Chain Flower spray

 perfect for any Bridal Accessories.

Detached Chain Stitch

 is executed in much the same way as Lazy Daisy.

It is best if you only use between 2 and  4 mm

 ribbons in this stitch. 

The wider ones are more difficult to shape.

The material may be held in an Embroidery Hoop 

or free in the hand. Most of my students have

 found it easier to use the hoop to begin with,

leaving both hands free to work the ribbon.

When using a hoop it is difficult to take the

 needle diagonally across the fabric.

 The fabric being taut your fingers will suffer,

and I am sure you won't want to leave 

blood stains on your work. 

If doing this free hand take care that the fabric

 is not gathering as you stitch.

When using the ribbon I personally prefer the

 ribbon to be flattened out and smooth. 

This gives a fuller petal. Whereas if you leave it 

with a twist then you get a thinner petal.

For example here 1 st photo I have crossed the ribbon over

 at the top and did not straighten out the ribbon.

Not the same desired effect, do you agree.

The length of your first petal will determine the size

 of the completed flower. By having a longer petal, 

in turn you need a greater number of petals to 

fill the circle.

Place a finger into the loop before pulling it through

and straighten out the ribbon.

Take it a little slower than if you were working

 with thread, and you will have more control over

 the shaping of the petal.

By taking the needle back through beyond the

 loop, you will be making a slight tip to the petal.

I have only created six petals to this flower, 

it would  have been possible to add a seventh. 

( with 4 mm. ribbon ).

Instead I have filled the space with a leaf in the same

 stitch.  By  placing  it further down, and with the 

addition of a pearl, the flower takes shape.

Daisy Spray for Beginners

Link to the Free Design of This Design

Everything you will need to create your

first Silk Ribbon Embroidery.

In Embroidery Thread Stem Stitch the stalk of the

leaf and add Detached Chain Leaves.

Also can be used for buds as in the Rosebud Tutorial.

So many uses for this Stitch, you will see it 

quite often in Silk Ribbon Embroidery.

Free Designs Inspiration Sampler 2

 

Another Class Sampler, an option for

 trying out your newly learnt skills. 

The base of this pillow is made from a selection

 of handkerchiefs, some with special meaning

 to myself. The edgings and crochet or lace 

edgings can also  be embellished with 

Embroidery Stitches.

Take a piece of Pelon the size required for the 

pillow allowing a seam edge. Layer the hankies 

over this cutting if necessary to make into

 one piece. Pin in position and use tacking stitches

 to keep in position while you work. 

This can be inserted in a hoop for the SRE or free

 stitch in your hands for the Embroidery. 

Adding the Embroidery Stitches first will make it

 sit a little easier, and along with the tacking stitches

 will mean you have no pins protruding to catch 

the ribbon as you are creating flowers etc. 

Also in class we added some Hand Dyed Laces,

 Buttons, Beads etc.

Samples of the Designs below to give you some 

inspiration, it is just free design, but also

 stitching a suitable flower for the shapes 

created from the Handkerchiefs. 

Instructions for these Flowers and Stitches are 

available here on the Blog

Make up the Pillow in a style you wish, in this case

fine lace trim and a wide ruffle.

So much prettier than having them hidden away

in a drawer. 

Blog Refresh and Update. 15 years posting

"Crafting is a way to escape from Reality"

I have just completed an Update and Refresh of

this Blog which I started in 2009. Many changes 

since that time in Technology, Photography and

 Posting. I invite you to 

to check it out. 

Many more Posts to come. 

 

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Lavender in Silk Ribbon - Spanish

 

Here is another Lavender Variety, created by using

 simple Ribbon Stitches and French Knots.

Spanish Lavender -For the three flowers:

1 metre of each Cascade House

Silken Ribbon 4990 and 5300

30 cm. Green Silken Ribbon 7560

30 cm. of   7 mm Mauve

If this is not available Variegated Dyed Ribbon is perfect

 a it changes colours as you work.

1:   Mark out a simple outline for the stems and flower body.

Chain Stitch using 3 strands DMC 647 Embroidery Thread

 for the stem and then I have wrapped it with another

3 strands. This gives it a slightly rounded and raised appearance.

2:    Fill the ovals with French Knots starting with the

 paler Silken Ribbon scattered randomly and then add a

 few more in the deeper Lavender Colour.

I try not to pull these as tight, so they will sit above

 the others to create a layer effect.

 3:   After completing the 3 Flower Heads add some larger 

Wings at the tip with  7 mm. Mauve.

These can be varied from 1 - 3 Ribbon Stitches some flat 

with others twisted to add to the appearance.

4:   Lastly add long narrow leaves to the lower ends of the stem.

As with the earlier Lavender Tutorial add this to small gifts, 

just adorable as a decoration to a pouch filled with Dried Lavender.

Great Idea for a  Mothers Day gift and more personal 

as your own creation. 

Folded Rose / Gathered Combination

 

Should you wish to create as above, first stem stitch

 the stem of the rose.

 1: Referring to the Tutorial for Folded Ribbon Rose

Create in 7 or 13 mm. Silk Ribbon a small Folded

 Ribbon Rose for the centre.

Put aside keeping the threaded needle attached.

 2:  With water erasable pen, mark a small circle. Thread a 20 cm length of the ribbon into

the eye of the needle.  ( No need to thread completely as this is only to draw the ribbon through the fabric).

 3:  As in the Carnation Tutorial gather the ribbon into petals, stitching each down.

Follow the outside of the circle marked and you have the 

option of two rows of gathering as I have done or just one. 

4: Re-thread the ribbon in the Chenille Needle. Take the ribbon through to the back. At the same time the last gathered petal is stitched into place. With a wet cotton bud, wash out the pen line. Allow to dry.

5:  Make a whole in the centre of the gathered ribbon.

6. With the premade Folded Ribbon Rose place the ends

 into the eye of the Chenille Needle and take through

to the centre. You may have to push the tails of the

 folded rose through to the back, gently pull into 

position. Stitch down with the thread at the 

 back of your fabric.

 7:  With 7 mm. Green Ribbon add Ribbon Stitch Leaves.

Instructions for the Rosebud on another post.

 For more clarity on the gathering you may wish 

to read the Carnations Tutorial.

Silk Ribbon Embroidery Design

 

Petite Rose Corsage

 Running Stitch / French Knot Combination

A simple way to make your work shine and step up a 

notch is to make use of a Hand Dyed Ribbon / Variegated

 Ribbon. The changes in colour as you progress gives the

 finished result more dimension and reality. 

Plus I feel the dye adds a stiffness to the ribbon and

 presents the petals in a firmer way. This is a Stitch which

 can be executed with 4 mm or 7 mm or even

(13 mm with some patience and difference in appearance ).

My preference is in 7 mm. which is used in this instance.

Using a plain silk dupioni or another fabric with a loose weave.

Follow the images below or go to my earlier post -

SRE- Running Stitch / French Knot Combination 

Add some Ribbon Stitch Petals, Leaves, Wrapped Stem Stitch 

 and the Corsage is complete. Additionally you could add small 

beads to the Rose Centres or scattered between the roses. 

Turn your completed embroidery into a Fragrance Pouch and 

fill with Rose Petal Potpourri, Book or Phone Cover, or add it 

to your Crazy Quilting Blocks.

Embellishing Images using SRE

 

Once you have mastered the Stitch Tutorials and Flowers in my 

earlier Postings your next thought might be in which way can

 I apply these flowers to my own projects.

I have quite a few years ago embroidered these bags, pouches etc.

 and thought I would put the images online for

 my followers to see. These are just basic stitching 

( for the beginners ) and with experience can have

much more added using your own discretion and personal taste.

It is just a few samples of how a little added SRE can be so effective.

Hope these can encourage you to take your 

SRE to the next step.

Carol Daisy Craft Room Ribbon Stitch Design

 

Design in Ribbon Stitch Using Hand Dyed

Silk Ribbon with Colour Variances 

Following through from the Video here are a few more hints and notes

 that may be of assistance should you be wanting to learn the most

 common and useful of SRE stitches.  Typically it is used as a fill stitch 

for petals, leaves, insects etc. The tutorial is based on a simple

 design using a Hand Dyed 7mm Silk Ribbon. 

( It may be difficult for some to purchase pure silk ribbon, 

but it will reward you so much more than Satin Ribbon with

 appearance, shaping and texture).

Vine is stem stitch 2 threads, Flowers and Leaves 7 mm Silk Ribbon. 

(Hand Dyed Silk gives the variance as each petal is worked)

More details are shown on Ribbon Stitch Tutorial regarding the 

shaping of the petals.

You will see that I prefer to place a layer of pelon under my fabric.

To me it makes a softer finish of the embroidery, and also if it is

 a light texture fabric the view of the ribbon from one position 

to another is hidden. So this being said keep a  threaded needle 

available to stitch off the ends.  Doing each one as you go also keeps

your stitches from pulling if a ribbon end is snagged while working.

 Touch up the ink markings with a wet a cotton bud if you have 

drawn the design with a water erasable pen.

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Design Creation using a Vintage Pansy Illustration.

 

For illustration purposes the Silk Ribbons used are listed, should

 these not be available, others can be substituted as long as it

 is Pure Silk Embroidery Ribbon and is 

 necessary for the shaping and softness of this design.

Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3 

Completion

Available with other videos on my channel

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FUSCHIAS IN SILK RIBBON EMBROIDERY "NATURE'S BALLERINAS"

 Just love these flowers, in a hanging pot and dancing in the breeze.

This Tutorial shows three ways in which to embroider Fuschia Flowers, 

all created by using Ribbon Stitch in a variety of ways. 

Which only goes to show how adaptable Ribbon Stitch can be in SRE.

Single Fuschia:

2 colours of 4 mm Silk Ribbon 

( eg Deep Pink and Purple).

Colour 1: Centre 2 Ribbon Stitches in Purple.

Colour 2:  2 larger Pink Ribbon Stitches 

crossing over at the top.

Thread:  3 Pistil Stitches coming down from the centre. 

Single Fuschia Bud. - 1 Darker Colour centre

with 2 overlapping crossed at the top, thread stitch across. 

Double Fuschia - Fan

 2 colours of  4 mm Silk Ribbon 

( eg. Pink and Pale Pink ).

Colour 1: Pale Pink 5/6 Ribbon Stitches Side  by Side shaping like a Fan 

Colour 2: Deeper Pink 2 short Ribbon Stitches for the tip.

4 Ribbon Stitches for Top Petals.

Colour 3:  Green Ribbon add a small Ribbon Stitch above the Pink for an extension of the tip.

Thread: Pistil Stitches. 

Double Fuschia - Fan - Bud

Colour 1 or 2 - 2 Ribbon Stitches and add a Green Ribbon Tip.

Thread: Straight Stitch across the tip.

Double Fuschia - Bell

2 Colours 4 mm Silk ribbon ( eg Cream / Pink )

Colour 1: Pink 4 Ribbon Stitches angled like a bell.

Colour 2: 2 Ribbon Stitches for the tip,6 long Ribbon Stitches, as illustrated an assortment of twisted and straight stitches. Leaving a slight amount of the Pink Ribbon Stitch showing.

Colour 3: Green Ribbon Stitch Tip.

Thread: Pistil Stitches.

Bell Opening Bud. as Single Fuschia

 This is taken from an earlier Lingerie Pouch I had as a Kit.

 The flowers can be linked together with stem stitch woven

  through for the branches and Fly Stitched leaves.

Notes for Guidance:

As the work area is so concentrated, do not skip 

over stitching  down your ribbons, it is far too easy

 to catch other areas and pull through your previous

 stitches. If you wish to replicate the full design 

or part of,  you may find it easier to do all of

 the bases that are the one colour at a time.

 Then progress to all the top petals 

and lastly the green tips.