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Shaping stitches made with ribbon ....
Ever wondered how to make leaves and petals look more realistic?
Essentially, you can use needle, thread and tiny stitches to “show”
the ribbon what you want it to do — how you want it positioned on the design.
In the picture above, I used matching thread and tiny stab stitches
along the edge of the ribbon to shape the leaves.
The veins, made in straight stitch, also helped to shape the leaves.
In the example above, once the ribbon stitch is formed, secure the
leaf with matching thread.
Here I used one tiny stitch along the edge of the ribbon
and a few on the tips.I added three straight stitches at the base
to form the veins - this way, the leaf will retain its shape :)
In this picture the blue petals were shaped with tiny stab stitches.
Use a matching thread and catch the edge of the ribbon, gently pulling
it into shape. Take the needle and thread to the back and end off.
For this little fairy’s skirt, I used 13mm silk ribbon number 134
and ribbon stitch.
To shape the stitches I used one strand of thread and tiny straight stitches
to coax the petals into shape, ironing the petals flat with my fingertips.
To flatten the ribbon even further, I used one strand of thread and stem,
straight and back stitches to form the shadows on the petal,
flattening the shape at the same time.
The picture’s below will show you how it was done….
1. Make a loose puffed ribbon stitch
2. Use a spare needle to straighten out the ribbon..
3. Use tiny stitches to shape the ribbon....
4. Add shading to the petals....
5. Completed skirt of White Clover fairy ... Voilà!
To see the completed White Clover fairy: you will find it here
Click on the image to enlarge...
Hope you enjoyed this little tutorial :))
Love
Di
♥
- Gently lift the stitch up off your work to see the shape on the printed panel.
- Use one strand of matching thread: catch the edge of the ribbon.
- Insert the needle to the back of your work.
- This will adjust the shape so that it fits nicely on the design.
- The ribbon is secured and it won’t pull out of shape when you make the adjoining leaves or flowers :))
In the picture above, I used matching thread and tiny stab stitches
along the edge of the ribbon to shape the leaves.
The veins, made in straight stitch, also helped to shape the leaves.
In the example above, once the ribbon stitch is formed, secure the
leaf with matching thread.
Here I used one tiny stitch along the edge of the ribbon
and a few on the tips.I added three straight stitches at the base
to form the veins - this way, the leaf will retain its shape :)
In this picture the blue petals were shaped with tiny stab stitches.
Use a matching thread and catch the edge of the ribbon, gently pulling
it into shape. Take the needle and thread to the back and end off.
For this little fairy’s skirt, I used 13mm silk ribbon number 134
and ribbon stitch.
To shape the stitches I used one strand of thread and tiny straight stitches
to coax the petals into shape, ironing the petals flat with my fingertips.
To flatten the ribbon even further, I used one strand of thread and stem,
straight and back stitches to form the shadows on the petal,
flattening the shape at the same time.
The picture’s below will show you how it was done….
1. Make a loose puffed ribbon stitch
2. Use a spare needle to straighten out the ribbon..
3. Use tiny stitches to shape the ribbon....
4. Add shading to the petals....
5. Completed skirt of White Clover fairy ... Voilà!
To see the completed White Clover fairy: you will find it here
Click on the image to enlarge...
Hope you enjoyed this little tutorial :))
Love
Di
♥
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