Introduction to Raised Embroidery
A course by Adriana TorresEmbroiderer
A course by Adriana Torres, Embroiderer
Learn all the essential stitches to create raised embroideries step by step
Do you strive to create bolder textures in your embroideries? The raised embroidery technique will enable you to transmit more emotion and volume through a needle and thread. Textile artist Adriana Torres, the founder of the Miga de Pan brand, has been dedicated to the universe of embroidery for over 10 years. She creates unique pieces that can be found on the catwalks of many brands in Paris, London, and South Korea.
In this course, Adriana teaches you the 25 stitches that she used to create her botanical alphabet and explains, step by step, the technique behind each one to create an embroidery piece. With raised embroidery, you will create textures and effects with great visual depth, giving more expression to your creations.
What will you learn in this online course?
25 lessons & 17 downloads
What will we do in the course?
1 minute, 19 seconds
materials
12 minutes, 42 seconds
Sketch and transfer to the canvas
8 minutes, 44 seconds
Basic stitches I
13 minutes, 27 seconds
Basic stitches II
9 minutes, 7 seconds
Embossed stem point I
9 minutes, 43 seconds
What's included in this course?
Get to know Adriana, her brand Miga de Pan, and some of the products that are already in stores across various countries. Discover her main influences: from visual artists to designers, architects, illustrators or textile artists.
Adriana helps you prepare your material, teaching you how to use different types of needles, threads and base frames. Start off by learning basic stitching and its variations in your first project.
Then, discover how to stitch raised embroidery by creating your own piece. Learn a variety of techniques such as: raised stem stitch, overcast stitch, quilted stitch, woven stitch using only needlework, cross stitch and knot stitch. Adriana goes through each one, showing you its characteristics and uses, giving valuable advice on how to take care of your embroidery pieces.
Adriana gives great tips on how to craft your final piece, showing you different combinations of stitches so you can find your own unique embroidery style.
What is this course's project?
Embroider the words “Niña Fuego” (“Fire Child” in Spanish) and create a sample of over 20 embroidery stitches using the characters of the floral alphabet Adriana created especially for this course.
Explore your creativity through a multitude of combinations in your final project, experimenting and defining your own unique style.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in manual crafts that wants to relax and enjoy creating something with their hands. This course will benefit illustrators and artists who want to expand their visual universe and experienced embroiders who want to improve their technique and amplify their stitching repertoire.
Requirements and materials
No previous embroidery knowledge is needed for this course. If you have experience in embroidery, this course will show you a variety of techniques and combinations to further explore this craft.
You’ll need a basic embroidery kit with cotton fabric (20x20), 2 stitching needles, mouliné thread, a fabric marker, a large head pin (such as Tulip), scissors and 2 frames or embroidery hoops (one of 10-12 cm and another of 20 cm or more) to complete this course.
Reviews
- 22 days ago
Curso encantador. Adorando fazer ele, os pontos dão vida ao bordado. Adorei a explicação.
- 2 months ago
Explicaciones claras y sencillas de seguir, hasta el momento me ha parecido un buen curso
- 2 months ago
Muy buen curso, explicaciones claras y precisas y una buena cantidad de puntadas aprendidas
- 4 months ago
Although I am liking the course and learning, I am feeling like I was short changed because it doesn't teach the entire project/alphabet.
- 4 months ago
Gostei muito do curso, e da forma como a professora explicou. Também fiz formação superior em engenharia da energia e ambiente, completei e cheguei a trabalhar na área, mas com o nascimento da minha filha fiquei sem emprego e decidi explorar a arte de costura, croché e bordados. Nesta formação finalmente entendi estes pontos de bordar, pois só sabia ponto de cruz. Obrigada pela muito boa experiência!
He has collaborated with brands such as Seletti, Crate & Barrel, El Espartano and Tea Connection. His work has been published in several books and magazines, including: Stich•illo (Uppercase), Encore! The new Artisans (Thames & Hudson), Super Handmade (Designers Book) and DPI Magazine from Taiwan. Some of his works have been on the cover of magazines, such as Farnese the elephant, in Modern Decoration Home (Hong Kong) and Ander the lion, in the British magazine Embroidery.
He has also taught classes and workshops in several countries: Brazil, Mexico, the United States, England, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Spain and France.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- What will we do in the course?
- U2
Base stitches
- materials
- Sketch and transfer to the canvas
- Basic stitches I
- Basic stitches II
- Stem point and its variants I
- Point stem and its variants II
- U3
Embossed stitches
- Embossed stem point I
- Embossed stem point II
- Embossed stem point III
- Rejected points
- Padded stitches already highlight I
- Padded stitches and enhancement II
- Knitted stitches I
- Knitted stitches II
- Knitted stitches III
- Knitted stitches IV
- Cross points
- Knotted stitches I
- Knotted Points II
- We compare stitches
- U4
Special cares
- How is an embroidery taken care of?
- Tips
- FP
Final project
- Introduction to embroidery in relief
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FAQs
Raised embroidery is a technique that uses special stitches and materials to create three-dimensional textures on fabric, perfect for decorative, artistic, and personalized projects.
This course is designed for those with intermediate embroidery skills, so basic knowledge of stitches and handling textile materials is recommended.
You’ll need threads of various thicknesses, hand embroidery needles, a hoop, suitable fabrics, design transfer markers, plus scissors and other basic tools.
You’ll learn 25 different stitches, including stem stitch, backstitch, satin stitch, buttonhole stitch, picot stitch, and specific techniques for raised embroidery and neat finishing.
The course covers methods like carbon paper, special markers, and chalks to transfer sketches onto both light and dark fabrics.
You’ll learn how to conceptualize, adapt, and simplify floral, typographic, and geometric motifs, as well as illustrate characters and animals for textile projects.
Yes, the course includes techniques for creating illustrated fabric dolls tailored for children, combining embroidery and textile design.