Silk Ribbon Embroidery

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...

Sewing Set Stitches Used:    Lazy Daisy, French Knots, Ribbon Stitch,  Detached Chain, Whipped  Chain Stitch. Materials:    Equipment – Embroidery Hoops 100 and 150 mm.  Chenille - Size 22 and 20    Crewel - Size 8      Beading Needle.  Pelon, Wadding, Sewing Thread. Cream Damask, Backing Fabric, Felt, Plastic Insert. Ribbons: Mauve 7 mm. For Large Flower 3 mts.  4 mm.  Teal for flowers and vine, 2 mts. Gold 4 mm. For Fern, Burgundy 4 mm. For small daisy. 1mt of each - These are just a guide. Threads: Teal – Lazy Daisy Leaves and Vine plus  Pincushion wrap.  Teal and Gold thread also combined  for French Knots in Large Daisy.  Gold for Fern, Metallic Gold thread for Needle. Beads: Yellow Glass Beads for Teal Flowers,  Bronze for   Small Daisies. Buttons: 3 – Self Covering Buttons for Pincushion...

Silk Ribbon Embroidery Project Pincushions – Field of Daisies For a Detailed pattern refer to Forever Spring Pin Cushion ( Pattern not included, the daisies can be worked freehand ) Stitches Used :  Stem Stitch, Lazy Daisy, Ribbon Stitch, French Knots. Materials: Equipment – 100 mm. ( 4” ) Embroidery Hoop  with option of  150 mm. ( 6 “ ) Hoop. Chenille and  Crewel Needles  Silk Dupioni, Pane Velvet, Braid, Plastic insert and  Backing fabric.  Sewing Thread, Wadding and Pelon. Ribbons:    Assortment of 4 mm. Ribbons for Flowers and Bees. Threads: Green Thread for Stems and Lazy Daisy Leaves,  Yellow for Daisy Centres,  Dark Yellow for body of Bees,  Black for Bee Stripes, Eyes and Stinger. Instructions: Pre-wash all Ribbons. Dry and iron on a Silk Setting.   Cut a piece  of Pelon larger than the size of the embroidery  area to enable you to fit  this in t...

Silk Ribbon Embroidery Project Pincushions – Forever Spring ( A beautiful Sewing Accessory for yourself  a  Special Friend or Relative  Or you could use the design  as a border by just continuing the pattern.) The pattern instructions for the layout I have used,  but you are  free to change the placement of the  flowers as you wish. Also once you have  mastered  the procedure for these gorgeous spring bulbs,  they can be used in many  other projects. Stitches :  Stem Stitch, French Knots, Ribbon Stitch,  Detached Chain,  Folded Ribbon Stitch, Twisted Ribbon Stitch. Materials: Equipment  100 mm ( 4 “ ) Embroidery Hoop and 15 cm. Chenille and  Crewel Needles  Dupioni Silk and Panne Velvet, braid, plastic insert  and backing fabric. Ribbons : Assortment of 4 mm. and 7 mm. Ribbons  for Flowers, Leaves and  Stems( as illustrated ).  Discusse...