Silk Ribbon Embroidery

  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 ab...

  Silk Ribbon Embroidery has been practised since the 17th. Century.  It fell out of favour for some time,  BUT since the late 1990's is back in style. These days there are many types of ribbon to choose  from, with a wide variety in colours, textures  and  widths.  Silk is the most suitable because of it's  soft  texture  and shapes well, but other types can be effective  in different situations. When you are first learning this technique, use a  fabric with a weave that will allow the needle and  ribbon to pull through easily. I find for my beginners  that a linen is the best to use, the threads move  aside  well and still looks effective. On a more  advanced  project you cannot beat Dupioni Silk. The look with the Silk Ribbon and Silk Fabric is rich  and luxurious, and the colours zing. You can use satin, cotton, organza, velvet, denim,  moire and other silk blends, but take care as...

  I am working this in Cascade House Bias Silk Ribbon 10 mm. For the 1 Flower as shown  you will require approximately:                .5 Metre 10 mm. Bias                .5 Metre of 4 mm. Green Ribbon                .5 Metre of Green Embroidery Thread. Step 1:  Using an erasable pen mark out the stem of the flower. With 2 strands of Embroidery Thread stitch this in Chain Stitch. Step 2:  Wrap the Chain with 2 strands of the same thread. This gives a more raised stem for the carnation. ( Whipped Chain Stitch ) Step 3:  Mark a circle for the flower head. I have allowed 2.5 cms. diameter. Bring the ribbon up through just inside the outer edge of the circle. ( So the entry point of the ribbon will be covered by the next row of gathering ) With matching sewing...

  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.

  A flower quite often worked in Silk Ribbon Embroidery on  Perfume Sachets, Pillows, gifts bags etc. It is an easy  flower to  replicate in SRE and can be created in a few different ways.    You may have seen a much simpler design with the  flower petals fanning out as a leaf.  However, I prefer  to put a little more effort into the design myself.  So this is my impression.  1: Mark out a simple design as pictured, these are then  worked in Stem Stitch with 2 strands of embroidery thread. I have used a Forest Green.   2:  The flower heads are created in this instance  with 4 mm. Cascade House Silken Ribbon 5300 Ribbon Stitch beginning at the tip of the stalk and  working  backwards up the stem.  Have the hoop  with the flower tip closest to you.  3:  Each Ribbon Stitch is made at a slight angle,  loose and full ( not flat on the fabric ) ....

  Here is a very simple design for a Bluebell flower spray. Using varying sizes of Ribbon Stitch. ( 4 mm and 7 mm. Silk ribbon ). First do the branch in Stem Stitch, add the flowers and then place small straight stitches to connect to the stem. With the knowledge of the SRE stitches and tutorials where do you go from here   ????? Looking for INSPIRATION AND PATTERNS to Create your own individual designs. There are many avenues to look into here are a few suggestions: Greeting Cards, Flower Arrangement Magazines  Stationery Vintage Linen http://craftgossip.com/?s=embroidery+patterns Other Examples : Colouring In pages http://printablecolouringpages.co.uk/?s=floral+frames   Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/pearlin/embroidery-patterns/ Don't forget the most authentic and beautiful of all Mother Nature. ( With the aid of your camera or phone you can capture Natures inspiration on the spot) Garden Visits  Naturally, you may need to make some chan...

  Please take a few minutes to read these few hints, before starting your  first project.   Hopefully it will make your first effort trouble free. In order for you to prep for your first Embroidery, this is MY way of  threading the needle, and a few hints. You will need a Chenille Needle for Ribbon Embroidery which has a  sharp point and a long eye. They come in sizes 18 - 22 and can  be purchased in a mixed pack.  The lower number 18 being the largest needle. I prefer size 20 for  working with 7 mm and size 22 for 4 mm and under. A mixed pack will cover all your needs while embroidering,  no matter what size ribbon you are using. Keep in mind that the wider the ribbon the larger the needle  point is needed to create an opening in the fabric. It is best to have your ribbon no longer than 30 cms. it will fray  from constantly going through the fabric and you will notice that the  later st...