Recently, embroidery with silk ribbons has become popular again. And this is not surprising, because it has so many advantages! It is performed much faster than other types of embroidery and does not require high precision. In addition, embroidery with silk ribbons can be called a truly artistic work, since it involves complete freedom of imagination.
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Embroidery technique
The technique of embroidering with ribbons is quite simple.Method No. 1
The ribbons are threaded into needles with a large eye and embroidered with them on the fabric as with ordinary threads.Method number 2
Ribbons are arranged in the form of rosettes, bows and other shapes and sewn to the fabric with embroidery or sewing threads. 1. Silk ribbons go well with shiny mercerized cotton or silk threads for embroidery, as well as beads, sequins, and rhinestones. You can embroider with threads or beads not only on fabric, but also on the ribbons themselves.2. Embroidering with silk ribbons will perfectly complement any patchwork work or help combine different fabrics in one product.
You will need:
TextileRibbons
Embroidery frame or hoop
Scissors for embroidery and for cutting fabric ()
Thimbles
Compass
Simple pencil
Markers()
Tailor's chalk ()
Ruler ()
Triangle
Measuring tape ()
Devices for transferring a motif onto fabric
Sewing threads and needles
Fabric adhesive tape ()
Candle or lighter
Optional beads, beads or other decorative materials
Choosing fabric
For embroidery with ribbons, you can take any dense fabric: moire, velvet, silk taffeta, felt, jersey, cotton, linen, canvas. For thinner and lighter ribbons, it is better to use a thinner fabric. Delicate sheer fabrics such as silk, tulle or chiffon should be reinforced with interfacing before embroidering. The most important rule when choosing fabric is that it should hold the embroidery well.Choosing needles
The eye of the needle must be large: long and wide - so that the ribbon can be easily threaded through it. Such a needle will make a hole in the fabric large enough so that the silk ribbon is not damaged when it is pulled through the material.Choose from sets of darning needles, tapestry needles, quilting needles, knitting needles, needles for embroidery with wool or beads. There are also special sets of needles for embroidering with silk ribbons.
Embroidery ribbons
Silk ribbons for embroidery can be of different widths and densities. Only those ribbons that can be easily bent and wrapped to the desired shape are suitable for embroidery.
Ribbons can be made of silk, organza or polyester. Embroidery made from velvet ribbons and lace braid looks interesting. You can also make original embroidery from torn strips from various fabrics, creatively using their colorful prints or structure. In this case, the fabric sections do not need to be burned or overcast, but rather, a short fringe can be pulled through. But still, traditionally they embroider with silk ribbons of different widths and colors.
Basic rules for working with tapes
1. Use narrow ribbons that fit easily through the eye of a needle for traditional embroidery stitches. Wider ribbons can also be threaded into a needle by folding them in half, three or four times, but most often they are made into rosettes: gathered along one edge and then sewn to the fabric with sewing threads of a suitable color.2. Do not work with silk ribbons that are too long. The optimal length is 35−50 cm. Cut the embroidery ribbons diagonally with special embroidery scissors. To prevent the slices from falling off, lightly burn them in the flame of a candle or lighter.
3. On counted fabrics, such as canvas or stramine, it is better to embroider with polyester satin ribbons, and it must be taken into account that these ribbons are quite rigid, do not fit into soft folds and do not form petals that give the impression of tenderness and airiness
4. An interesting effect can be achieved if you add several elements embroidered with knitting ribbons or ribbon yarn to the embroidery with silk ribbons. These ribbons were originally designed for knitting, but are now also used in embroidery. Ribbon yarn is sold in balls; its range also includes melange and section-dyed yarn, including those with the addition of metallic threads.
Tip: For embroidery on thick materials (denim, leather or sheepskin) or very wide ribbons, you will need an awl to punch holes. You can also make holes with the sharp ends of small scissors.
Transferring the motif to fabric
Method No. 1
First transfer the motif onto a sheet of tracing paper, then place the tracing paper on the front side of the fabric for embroidery and sew along the lines of the motif using running stitches, remove the tracing paper.Method No. 2
Draw on the fabric or transfer the motif onto the fabric with a marker with paint that disappears over time, tailor's chalk or a simple pencil.Securing the beginning and end of the silk ribbon on the wrong side
To start embroidering, you can make a neat knot at the end of the silk ribbon. However, it is preferable to avoid knots, which can cause unsightly “bumps” on the front side of the embroidery. The “tail” of the silk ribbon on the wrong side of the embroidery can be held with a fingertip until it is secured with a few initial stitches. The end of the ribbon can also be secured with a couple of blind stitches using thread to sew in a matching color without piercing the needle onto the front side of the embroidery.
To complete the motif, bring the end of the ribbon to the wrong side of the embroidery and pass it through several stitches on the wrong side without piercing the ribbon, or carefully, without piercing the needle on the front side, make one straight stitch along the end of the silk ribbon or along the ribbon stretched along the wrong side . The tip of the ribbon can be secured in the same way as at the beginning of embroidering the motif with a pair of hidden stitches using threads for sewing in a suitable color, without piercing the needle onto the front side of the embroidery.
Basic stitches
Knowing how to make just a few stitches with silk ribbons, you can already embroider motifs on clothes and even paintings.Chinese knot
This stitch is used to fill the center of rosettes, as well as the center of flowers with petals embroidered with silk ribbons. In addition, this stitch can be used to create interesting pictures. The Chinese knot resembles a knot stitch with simple threads, but it turns out to be more rounded and voluminous. 
Bring out the needle with the silk ribbon at a certain point. Then place a loop around the needle and insert the needle and ribbon into the fabric in the middle of the loop near the point where the needle and ribbon exits to the front side, bring the needle and ribbon to the wrong side and tighten the knot.
Double Chinese knot
A few centimeters before the point where the ribbon is brought out onto the front side of the embroidery, fold the ribbon several times like an accordion, pass the needle and ribbon through this “accordion”, and only after that, placing the loop as described above, insert the needle into the fabric in the middle of the loop next to the point of exit. needles with ribbon on the front side.
Finally, tighten the knot, but less tightly than usual. For flowers with large petals, when you only want to make one knot in the middle, this is the easiest way.
Ribbon stitch
The ribbon stitch is best known and most often used in silk ribbon embroidery, especially when making leaves and petals. The stitch is performed in several ways. Its difference from other straight stitches is that the outer ends of the petal are folded or turned from bottom to top and inward. We will show this using the example of a classic flower embroidered with ribbon stitches.Master class on
Step 1
Draw a circle (an oval or any other geometric shape) on the fabric and put a center point - for us this is the center of the circle. Thread a silk ribbon into the needle. If the height of the eye of the needle is less than the width of the ribbon, fold the ribbon in half and thread it with the sharp cut end into the eye, carefully pulling the entire ribbon out completely. Don't forget to cut the end of the ribbon at an angle!
Step 2
Bring the needle and ribbon from the wrong side to the right side in the center of the circle. Bring the silk ribbon face up to the circle line, straighten the folds beautifully at the point where the ribbon comes out to the front side - at this point the ribbon should be more or less curved or concave. Using a needle and silk ribbon, connect the edges of the ribbon approximately 5-10 mm beyond the circle line - depending on how convex you want your petal to be. Pass the needle and ribbon from the wrong side to the right side of one edge and then from the right side to the wrong side of the other edge.
Step 3
When you bring the ribbon through the edges of the ribbon, you will have a knot at the end of the petal. Now fold the end of the petal and the ribbon up and over the petal. The petal itself should remain convex. Insert the needle into the ribbon along the circle line from the top side of the petal to the wrong side of the embroidery.
Step 4
Bring the needle and ribbon from the front to the wrong side and tighten the knot - you have a petal that is convex at the base and turned up and inward.
Step 5
We will embroider the third petal using a ribbon stitch in a different way: bring the needle with the ribbon to the front side in the center of the circle, draw the ribbon to the circle line and, going beyond the circle line by about 5 mm, twist the ribbon, as shown in the photo. Then insert the needle and ribbon through several layers of twisted ribbon and at the same time bring the needle and ribbon through the top side of the petal to the wrong side of the embroidery.
Gently tighten the tape and carefully straighten the upper ends of the petal. Thus, you have a petal, convex at the base and with edges curled inward.
You can twist the tape around your finger...
...and around a wooden stick, pencil and other suitable objects.
Step 6
Another way to embroider a petal with a ribbon stitch is to bring the ribbon out at the center point and place it right side up towards the circle. Fold the end of the ribbon up and then onto the ribbon so that a fold is formed, and insert the needle and ribbon from the wrong side of the folded ribbon into this fold...
...and then into embroidery fabric. You will also get a petal embroidered with ribbon stitch.
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Chain stitch attached
With this stitch you can embroider both large and small leaves, as well as petals from narrow or wide ribbons. We will demonstrate its implementation using the example of a flower embroidered from narrow silk ribbons of two colors. Such flowers can be embroidered from ribbons of different widths, and embroidering with this stitch is easy and quick.
Step 1
Draw a circle, place a dot in the center and divide the circle into several segments so that the flower petals are evenly spaced.
Step 2
Bring the needle with the ribbon at the central point from the wrong side to the front side, and then at the same point insert the needle with the ribbon from the front to the wrong side, while leaving a loop on the front side of the embroidery approximately equal to the radius of the circle.
Step 3
Now bring the needle and ribbon from the wrong side to the front side exactly on the line of the circle.
Step 4
Pass the needle and ribbon inside the loop and pull the loop so that it lies in the shape of a petal from the center to the circle line. Do not pull the loop too tight, especially if you are embroidering with wide ribbons.
Step 5
Now insert the needle with the tape from the front side to the wrong side at the point where it comes out to the front side on the line of the circle - as shown in the photo. In this case, the needle with the ribbon in a loop captures the loop from the ribbon made earlier and stretched from the center of the circle.
Step 6
Bring the needle and ribbon to the wrong side and tighten the second, short loop on the circle line. The tightening loop will be almost invisible, but if you embroider with a wider ribbon, it will form a noticeable knot at the end of the resulting petal. Arrange the petal ribbons beautifully.
Step 7
Now bring the needle and tape from the wrong side to the front side again at the center point and repeat the chain stitch described above.
Step 8
Having embroidered 8 petals, we will change the color of the ribbon and embroider the petals with a chain stitch attached with a beige ribbon over a blue one.
For the training sample, we took ribbons that were very different from each other in color. But if you use ribbons of similar shades, then as a result you can get a beautiful flower with a lighter upper part, that is, depict the transition from shadow to light.
Tip: When sewing a chain stitch, always try to place the buttonhole strips so that the embroidery fabric is not visible between them.
Socket
Rosettes are made from delicate transparent or slit tapes of any width and length. The wider and longer the ribbon, the larger the diameter and more magnificent the rosette will be.
Step 1
Cut the ribbon diagonally and sew along one long side very close to the edge using medium-length straight stitches using matching color sewing thread. Pull the gathering thread taut: the tighter you pull the thread, the fuller the rosette will be.
Step 2
Tuck the beveled end of the ribbon inward and begin sewing the ribbon onto the fabric along the gathered edge in a spiral, starting from the center.
The narrower the distance between the lines of the spiral of the gathered ribbon being sewn, the more magnificent the rosette will be. You can sew a rosette in the shape of a circle, that is, in one row, or sew two rosettes on top of each other, made up of one row, from ribbons of different colors, with some offset in relation to each other (no more than 2-3 mm). Sew with straight stitches, don't worry if the threads are visible - you will cover the middle of the rosette with decorative elements.
Step 3
To finish sewing the rosette onto the fabric, hide the other end of the ribbon under the already sewn ribbon, tucking its end inward.
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Narrow ribbon rosette
A rosette is made from a narrow ribbon in a similar way, and it often looks more elegant and makes the embroidery more graceful.
We gathered this tape very tightly and sewed it to the fabric in a spiral within a radius of several millimeters.
Step 4
Now all that remains is to fill the middle of the rosette: on the scarlet rosette from a wide ribbon we embroidered knots with a pale pink narrow ribbon, and sewed oblong black beads inside the purple rosette. 1. Do not pull the bands too tight.
2. For embroidery on outerwear, do not use stitches in the form of loops - they will cling to surrounding objects, and the embroidery will be easily damaged.
3. Ribbons have a tendency to curl as you work, so be sure to keep them face up on the surface of the fabric.
Caring for embroidery
Never iron embroidery with silk ribbons! Take it to the dry cleaner. After trimming the edges, it is best to stretch the embroidery into a frame with glass - this way the ribbons will not fade. Do not expose embroidery to sunlight.For storage, it is best to roll up the embroidery (do not fold it - then you will not be able to smooth out the wrinkled folds).
Ribbon embroidery for beginners - color schemes and materials Most often they are selected independently. Beginners can purchase ready-made kits with ribbons and a printed pattern; this will help them achieve good quality and beautiful results. The actual process of creating a flower panel is creative and inspired. Therefore, each craftswoman creates flowers according to her own understanding and perception.
Materials used and their features
Thick fabric is used as the basis for ribbon embroidery. It should easily hold the stitch, but allow the needle and ribbon to pass freely. The most commonly used counted fabric is a large, uniform weave: linen, canvas, tapestry. Needles will need wide ears and blunt tips. The tape passes freely into the wide eyelet, and the blunt tip pushes the fabric fibers apart, penetrating to the wrong side. This allows you not to spoil the structure of the base, which is especially important when embroidering on a finished product.
Main types of tapes:
Silk
satin
corrugated
calico
nylon
Each type of tape has its own characteristics: it shines more or less in the light, slips more easily or curls more easily. The variety of materials allows you to very accurately convey the individual characteristics of each flower, choosing not only the colors, but also the texture of the ribbon.
The base on which the drawing is made must be well stretched. Hoops are used for this. For small elements or study, you can use small round ones, but for a large picture it is better to use a special machine that stretches the entire canvas at once. This will preserve the beauty of the raised stitches.
Additionally, to work with tapes you will need:
sharp scissors
needles of various sizes
lighter or matches
beads for flower cores
marker for drawing
For thick fabrics - awl and pliers
Basic seams and stitches when embroidering with ribbons
Ribbon embroidery for beginners, flowers, patterns are made using variations of several basic stitches.
Straight stitch performed with the needle forward. The needle goes out to the front side and after 2-4 cm is pulled out to the wrong side. This stitch can produce either a wide strip of ribbon or a narrow one if done twisted. The stitch can also be shortened. Which creates especially lush petals.
To create petals with curved edges, use curl stitch. The curl is carried out by inserting a needle: into the center, to the right or left edge, from the wrong side. In this case, the tape can be laid out straight or twisted. When making a curl, be sure to hold the resulting loop. It is optimal to do this with a free wide needle. This way the tension of the tape is regulated and an even curl is created.
Eyelet seam allows you to create voluminous petals for flowers. To do this, place a pencil under the tape and trace it with a needle. The tape goes inside out at the exit point. Such loops, after creating a circle, you need to collect the petals and the flower is ready. Loops can be used as single elements. Such loops with an attachment are made in 2 stages. First, a regular loop is made, after which a small stitch is made, covering the center of the loop.
French knot looks very impressive and does not require much effort to study. The needle is brought out to the front side, the tape is wound onto the needle with several curls, after which the needle is brought out to the wrong side in the same place.
Ribbon embroidery for beginners. Color schemes
At the beginning of embroidery, it is convenient to apply the contours of the design to the base. To do this, print out the color schemes for ribbon embroidery and transfer it to the fabric. This will help to more accurately mark the space for each detail and guarantee uniform filling of the pattern.
So first a diagram or template is created or printed, which can be used in the future, for example, in other colors and with other seams. The color scheme for beginners should be very simple, it is better to enrich it with colors. and not by the number of elements. You can apply colors to the fabric with small dots, it is better to do this with a disappearing marker. Traces of it disappear within two days. If this is not available, use colored chalk.
Ribbon embroidery of a bouquet of tulips. To make it you will need wide ribbons of burgundy, yellow and green colors, needles with a wide eye, sharp scissors, and a lighter.
Use a pencil or a special marker to mark the places of flowers and leaves. The tip of the tape should be melted so that it does not unravel during operation. The second side is cut at an angle and inserted into the eyelet. The buds are made with burgundy and yellow ribbon in loose forward stitches with a curl in the center. Do not tighten the tape too much. The buds are voluminous and bright. The stems are made with long straight twisted stitches. At the end, green leaves are made. The thickness of the green ribbon is 1-2 cm less than yellow and burgundy. Leaves are embroidered with straight and inverted long stitches. As an accessory, you can decorate the bottom of the stems with decorative twine. 
Ribbon embroidery of floral arrangement.
At the beginning of embroidery, it is convenient to apply the contours of the design to the base. To do this, print out the color schemes for ribbon embroidery and transfer it to the fabric. This will help to more accurately mark the space for each detail and guarantee uniform filling of the pattern. Near the center of the flower we take the needle and ribbon out, leave a loop and take it out inside out. We substitute a pencil or other device so that the petals are the same. We pick up each petal in the center with a small tight stitch. 
In the center we place a large French knot, a longitudinal petal or a large bead. Nearby, a large bud is formed with one straight stitch with a curl. We form the curl not in the center, but on the side. This bud looks more natural. Pink flowers on the side are embroidered in a loop. The needle goes inside out close to the exit. The loop is not completely tightened. The loop should be fixed on the same hook, knitting needle or other measure. The core is formed in the hands. A thin ribbon is twisted and at the same time hemmed with regular thread to match the color of the ribbon. Gradually twisting the tape must be constantly secured. After 3-4 circles, turn the tape and wrap it around the core again and secure it. We sew the finished core instead of the core using regular thread.
We sew the stem with a long straight stitch from twisted ribbon. The base of large leaves is also done with a twisted stitch. Straight stitches extend to the sides. The shape of the side leaves depends on personal preference and the type of flower chosen. The main things in this type of creativity are patience and imagination.
Example, ribbon embroidery of a basket of flowers according to the pattern
Ribbon embroidery is a chic art that every craftswoman can master. After all, it is very easy to learn, inexpensive to purchase tools, fabrics and tapes. It takes significantly less time than embroidering the same pattern with cross stitch or satin stitch. And the result of all the work is a delightful three-dimensional picture.
Basics of ribbon embroidery. What do beginners need to know about ribbon embroidery?
In order for embroidery to be enjoyable and to have as few failures as possible during the learning process, you need to stock up on the following tools:
- A set of needles for embroidery with ribbons. They have slightly blunt tips and wider ears. It is a set, not just one needle, since different widths of ribbons require different needles.
- A set of hoops (at least large and small). It is best that the picture fits completely into the hoop, so that the tape seam will not be deformed.
- A lighter or burner for processing the edges of ribbons.
- You will need an awl and pliers if you decide to embroider on thick fabrics.
And, of course, you need to choose the right material for the job.
Choice of fabric. Most materials are excellent for ribbon embroidery. The most important point in choosing fabric is density. The secured stitches should not bleed through. It is also not very convenient to embroider on thick tapestry fabrics, since you have to use an awl for each stitch.
Fabrics for embroidery are used both plain and with a pre-applied pattern. Which gives the products an interesting texture.
Selection of tapes. In principle, there are no ribbons that are not suitable for embroidery. The question is which ribbons are suitable for this or that embroidery. Tapes vary in width and material. Depending on the width of the ribbon, you may end up with an intricate weave, tiny lilac flowers, or even huge red poppies.
Classic ribbons for embroidery are considered satin. They are bright, with a beautiful shine, and excellent drape and soft texture. Such ribbons fit perfectly in small patterns and look delicate in voluminous colors.
Satin ribbons deserve special attention. They are significantly inferior to satin ones, but their texture is completely different. It looks great in patterns, both independently and in combination with other materials. Not very suitable for small parts.
Experienced craftswomen add corrugated ribbons to their paintings; this adds a special shine to the finished product.
Do you know what the mistake of most beginning craftswomen is? They avoid sets for completely different reasons. And they decide that ribbon embroidery is such an elementary science that it’s worth buying a piece of fabric, ribbons to suit your taste, a tool, spend a little time and the masterpiece is ready. But no, everything is a little more complicated.
Why do we recommend kits for beginners? After all, the fabric in the kits is elastic and most suitable for ribbon embroidery. The ribbons are selected according to the color scheme, match and complement each other. The material of the ribbons is thought out so that during the embroidery process the ribbons lay correctly and drape well. The kits also often include diagrams and step-by-step descriptions.
Video: Ribbon embroidery for beginners step by step - part 1
Templates for embroidery with ribbons
Ribbon embroidery pattern Asters For those who decided to embroider the desired picture without a kit, choosing their own ribbons and fabric, we have prepared templates for embroidery with ribbons. In order to transfer them to fabric, you will need tracing paper, or there is a more complex, but no less effective method, described below.
We pierce holes along the contour in increments of 0.2-0.5 mm (depending on the need to understand the drawing) and then draw with a pencil. The dots remain on the surface of the fabric; the template can be placed nearby to periodically check with the embroidery.
Ribbon embroidery pattern Butterflies 
Ribbon embroidery template Bouquet of flowers 
Template for embroidery with Iris ribbons 
Ribbon embroidery template Tender heart Embroidery of trees with ribbons, diagram
Natural motifs, including trees, shrubs, are very common compositions for ribbon embroidery. Trees can be embroidered with plain ribbons, but trees embroidered with ribbons that differ from each other by several tones look best. Thus, the texture of the wood and the falling sunlight are visible. If you combine ribbons from different materials in embroidery, you can achieve even greater contrast.
Beginners really enjoy embroidering lilac bouquets. The embroidery technique is very simple, and the result is fascinating. Volumetric lilac branches scatter throughout the picture quickly, bringing a lot of pleasure from embroidery.
Mastering the stitch used to embroider lilac flowers is quite simple. For embroidery you will need two needles - one with thread, the second with ribbon. We fasten the ribbon and thread from the wrong side and pull it to the front side. Next, you can remove the needle from the tape so that it does not interfere.
We sew along the tape with thread: two stitches along, one across, then repeat again. We pull out the thread, thereby collecting the ribbon. It turns out a cute lilac flower. We fasten the thread and repeat the same seam to create a new lilac flower.
Video: Embroidery of lilacs with ribbons
Embroidery of tulips with ribbons, video
An embroidered bouquet of tulips, decorated in a beautiful frame, is an excellent alternative to a living bouquet. After all, the bouquet will last only a few days, but a picture with satin tulips will delight the hostess for years.
Note that you can embroider with both satin and chintz ribbons, as well as a combined technique by mixing satin and chiffon ribbons. Thus, the bud looks more delicate and airy.
Ribbon embroidery is an exclusively female activity. If in other embroidery techniques male masters periodically appear, then matriarchy reigns here. And, as you know, romanticism is our essence. Naturally, embroidered hearts have gained worldwide popularity among young craftswomen.
To embroider a heart, you will need to transfer the sketch onto a thick, non-elastic fabric so that the embroidery lies evenly and the shape of the heart is not distorted in the finished product.
Hearts embroidered using mixed techniques look especially interesting.
Video: Embroidering hearts with ribbons on clothes
Roses...they are so different, depending on the picture, they can scatter in small scatterings, stand modestly in a flowerpot, slightly opened, or amaze with their beauty and the grandeur of huge iridescent buds. Depending on the effect you want to achieve, you will need to resort to different stitches. More details in video tutorials.
Video: Little Rose
Video: Spider web rose
Video: Ribbon embroidery for beginners step by step, rose pattern
Video: Master class on embroidering roses with ribbons
If your home is decorated in an oriental style, it cannot do without an orchid composition. In addition, making such a flower is quite simple and even a novice craftswoman can master it.
In some cases, painting with paints is additionally required; these skills require special training, so if you have picked up a brush for the first time, we recommend painting one or two flowers, and only then moving on to working with large paintings to avoid disappointment.
Marina: IN As a child, I was interested in many types of handicrafts. My parents didn’t interfere, but they didn’t take me seriously either. Ribbon embroidery was my favorite hobby. After graduating from school, to the surprise of my parents, I entered an art university, and not a law university, as they wanted.
Today I create canvases in mixed media, but always including my favorite ribbons. There are customers from everywhere. I also teach young craftswomen who are just as hungry for creativity as I once was. After several classes, mothers and aunts often come with them to master such a charming art.
Dear women, we are the keepers of the hearth, and without creativity we turn into angry, sarcastic and always dissatisfied individuals. Do what you like, make yourself and your world happier!
Victoria: Left without work, I fell into depression and, in order to somehow shake myself up, I decided to dismantle the attic in the country house that we had recently bought. To my surprise, in one of the huge suitcases there were ribbons, so colorful, in bright and pastel colors.
I remembered the labor lessons that I loved at school, and sat down with the hoop in the evening. A year has passed since then, my daughters and I have become much closer, embroidering pictures, tablecloths and napkins in the evenings.
My girlfriends simply love to receive gifts, things in the Provence style are especially popular with us. For beginners, I can recommend such convenient video tutorials on the Internet, despite I knew how to embroider, I learned a lot of new things from the lessons.
Video: Orchid ribbon embroidery
Elizaveta Rumyantseva
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Content
A type of needlework is ribbon embroidery, which helps to create spectacular three-dimensional patterns on clothes or other objects. Beginning craftswomen should learn the basic secrets of performing the technique, learn how to choose materials, and perform basic elements. Then, when embroidering, you can give free rein to your imagination and try out complex designs.
Ribbon embroidery technique for beginners
Beautiful and attractive ribbon embroidery for beginners has several secrets in choosing tools and material. Here's what you should know about the step-by-step technique:
- Ribbons for embroidery can be of any material and width. It is optimal to buy silk, satin or satin strips with a width of 7-25 mm for embroidery.
- The fabric or canvas for embroidery must be of high density so that the stitches are secured securely. A novice craftswoman can practice using a special canvas and embroidery patterns, and only then begin decorating handbags, blouses or gloves. To make your work easier, you can transfer the design directly onto the fabric.
- Hoops – suitable from wood or plastic. Their purpose is to stretch the fabric and secure it for a smooth embroidery surface.
- Needles – Beginners will need special tools that are different from classic sewing tools. They have a wide eye that allows the ribbon to pass freely. It is important to compare the thickness of the needle with the strength of the fabric. The tool should be chosen smooth, without signs of rust, with a blunt end, so that when inserted into the fabric, the fibers do not tear with a sharp edge, but move apart.
- As for the auxiliary tools, beginners will need scissors, a lighter, matches, pliers and an awl. The latter are used when embroidering on thick fabric. It is useful to purchase special markers for drawing, which disappear 2 days after application.
How to learn to embroider basic elements with ribbons
After acquiring the necessary tools, beginners begin needlework and threading the ribbon into a needle. To do this, you need to cut one end straight and the other at an angle. The first is cauterized with fire, and the last is inserted into the ear with a slight pull. Then you need to insert the needle into the pulled out part in the middle, holding the needle with your hand, pull the burnt end to form a knot near the eye.
A step-by-step embroidery master class for beginners should start with the basic elements:
- Straight (ribbon) stitch - insert the needle from the wrong side, insert it back, holding the strip.
- Japanese (with curl) stitch - insert the needle on the front side. Straighten the strip and place it on the fabric, insert the needle into the middle of the strip and then into the corner of the fabric.
- Twisted (stem) seam - remove the needle from the wrong side, turn it over so that the ribbon twists, insert from the front side.
- French knot - bring the needle out from the wrong side, twist the strip around the needle several times, thread it back near the exit point.
- Loop (air stitch) - bring the needle out from the wrong side, place a pencil under the strip, twist it around it, insert the needle into the same exit point.
- Loop with attachment - performed in the same way as a simple loop, only in the center a bead, beads or French knot made of thin ribbon is attached.
How to embroider a bud with ribbons
Simple classic flower embroidery with ribbons for beginners, step by step, begins with creating a bud. It will require ribbons of two colors and careful work according to the scheme:
- Draw a circle on the product and place a dot in the center. Divide the template into segments.
- Bring the needle with the ribbon in the middle out from the wrong side, thread it back at the same point, leaving a loop with a radius equal to the circle on the front side. Pass the needle onto your face exactly along the circle line.
- Pass the needle inside the loop, pull it to get a petal from the center to the line. Insert the needle at the exit point on the face to capture the loop. Insert from the front side, tighten the second short loop. Lay it out beautifully.
- Repeat for 8 petals, then embroider in a different color.
Embroidery of petals with satin ribbons
Any simple ribbon embroidery for beginners includes floral motifs step by step, so it is important to know how to embroider classic petals according to the pattern:
- Draw a circle and place a dot in the center of the sketch.
- Bring the needle out from the wrong side in the middle of the circle, draw the strip face up to the circle line, straighten the folds at the point of withdrawal. Use a needle to connect the edges 5 mm beyond the circle line. Pass from the inside to the face of one edge, repeat vice versa for the other.
- When you pull the tape through the edges, you will get a knot at the end of the petal. You need to wrap the end of the petal and the ribbon over it so that the petal remains convex. Insert the needle into the strip along the circle line on top of the petal, pull it out to the wrong side.
- Tighten the knot to create a convex petal at the base, folded up and inward.
Embroidering stems with ribbons
When the flowers and buds are ready, novice craftswomen learn how to embroider stems and leaves. You need to do this step by step according to the following lesson:
- The stems are embroidered with twisted stitches: stick the needle out onto the face, turn it with your fingers to twist the material, pierce the ribbon in the right place, bring the needle out to the wrong side. To secure, thread a needle onto the face near the puncture site, form a knot and move it to the wrong side.
- The leaves are embroidered step by step using ribbon stitches: straighten the ribbon on the face, pierce it at 2/3 of the length, return to the wrong side, adjust the tension. Repeat the required number of times.
Floral ribbon embroidery for beginners
A simple lesson for beginners will be how to embroider a rosebud for a picture step by step:
- Using a thread matching the color of the strip, make 5 stitches to create rays from one center - the outline of the flower.
- Thread the ribbon into a needle, make a knot - insert the needle into the middle a short distance from the edge, holding the fabric, tie a flat knot.
- Bring the needle and ribbon onto the face, twist 5 rays in succession so that the fabric looks shiny side up. The ribbon should pass alternately under and above the beam. Wrap the base thread sequentially, in a spiral, so that the rose petals are in a checkerboard pattern.
A lesson in embroidering lilac flowers for a painting for beginning needlewomen step by step:
- You will need 2 needles - with ribbon and thread. Bring both to the front, make 2 stitches along the ribbon, 1 across, 2 along, 1 across.
- Pull the thread and pull off the ribbon to create a flower.
