How to Begin & End My Ribbon Embroidery
A Victorian-era trend, ribbon embroidery techniques are often used to create floral patterns and other romantic motifs on hats, clothing or wall hangings.
Because using ribbon is less precise than using thread, and the ribbon covers a greater area much faster than thread, you may find ribbon embroidery easier and more enjoyable. Several stitches are used to create various flower petals, leaves, heart-shapes and other decorative items and patterns. It is important to know how to properly apply each strand of ribbon to create a beautiful, long-lasting needlework project.
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Things You'll Need
- Embroidery needle
- Ribbon
- Embroidery fabric, clothing, or other object/material
Instructions
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Slide the end of a 12- to 14-inch length of ribbon through the eye of the needle. Make sure you have a needle large enough to accomodate the ribbon easily.
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Poke the needle through the ribbon, about half an inch from the end. Gently pull the needle through until the ribbon is secured at the top of the needle.
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Pull the needle through the fabric, from the back to the front, until there is only half an inch left at the back. Hold this bit in place while you push the needle through the fabric, from the front to the back, piercing through the end of the ribbon you're holding in place, being careful not to prick your fingers. This will secure the ribbon in place while you continue to work.
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Push the needle through to the back when you've completed your embroidery, and loop the ribbon through itself to create a simple, but secure knot right up against the fabric where the last stitch is.
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Tips & Warnings
The exact length of your stitches will depend on the type of stitch you're doing, and the look you are trying to create. Threads Magazine and other embroidery resources explain and illustrate several different types of stitches.
References
- Photo Credit ribbon rolls image by TekinT from Fotolia.com
