In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create an embroidered text effect.

Step 1. Let's start with fabric. Create a new document of any size (I created a 250x250 px canvas).

Step 2 Using Rectangle Tool(Rectangle) (U), on a new layer, draw a small black rectangle.

To create a texture, apply layer styles Layer - Layer Style(Layer - Layer Style):

And we get this result.

Step 4 Duplicate the rectangle (CTRL+J) and create the following shape:

Step 5 Merge all layers with rectangles together and use Rectangular Marquee Tool(Rectangular Selection) (M) to select an area of ​​the texture. From the selected area, we will create a seamless texture.

Step 6 With the texture selected, go to Edit - Define Pattern(Editing - Define texture). In the window that appears, enter the name of the texture and click OK.

Step 7. We will use this texture to create the fabric that will be the background for our illustration. Create a new document sized 2500x2500 px.

Step 8 Let's move on Edit-Fill(Editing - Fill). Select our texture from the dropdown menu (it should be at the very bottom of the list of textures).

Step 9 To add some color apply to this layer Layer - Layer Style - Color Overlay(Layer - Layer Style - Color Overlay).

Step 10 I want to add some variety to the texture. Let's start by creating a new layer with a white fill. Then apply the filter Filter - Noise - Add Noise(Filter - Noise - Add Noise) 100% and blur with filter Filter - Blur - Motion Blur(Filter - Blur - Motion Blur) with an angle of 55 degrees and an offset of 40 px. Set the layer's blend mode to Multiply(Multiplication) and reduce Opacity (Opacity) up to 75%.

Step 11 Let's continue with the texture. Create another new layer and apply the filter Filter - Render - Clouds(Filter - Rendering - Clouds). Set the layer's blend mode to Multiply(Multiplication) and Opacity (Opacity) by 5%.

Step 12 Select all layers in the layers panel, right click on them and select Convert to Smart Object(Convert to Smart Object). Rename the smart object to "Cloth" and save this file.

Step 13 Now we need to create a new document. Since we are creating a screensaver for iPad, we choose a resolution of 1024x768 px, which means that when rotated horizontally or vertically, it will not exceed 1024 widths or 1024 heights. To make sure our wallpaper will fit on the screen in any position, we need to create a new 1024x1024 px document.

Step 14 For convenience, I created new group, which will contain the horizontal and vertical auxiliary lines.

Step 15 Now we can hide the line group. Let's import a fabric texture smart object into our working paper. Transforming(CTRL+T) texture in perspective. We save the document.

Step 16 The stitches will be created on a separate document. We need to make sure that its size is large enough so that we can later transform it a bit in perspective. The overall size of the document will depend on your text or logo. For this project, I created a new 2200x500 px document.

Step 17 We find the logo or text that you want to use and paste it on the working document. Increase it (CTRL+T) to fill the space.

Step 18 Now we will create stitches. If you are fluent in Illustrator, then it will be easier to do it in it, especially when using the tool Blend tool (Transition) (W). But since this is a tutorial on working in Photoshop, we will limit ourselves to it. As you can see I have changed Opacity(Opacity) of the logo layer to better see my work. On a new layer, use the tool line tool(Line) (U) to draw stitches over the logo.

To make it easier, draw one line and duplicate it (CTRL+J). Then CTRL+T to enter transform mode. Move the copy up a bit and press ENTER to accept the changes. After that CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+T to redo the transformation. We continue to carry out this process until we have a strip of stitches ready.

After that, we merge the stitch layers together and use them to fill the entire logo.

Step 19 We continue to create stitches for the rounded areas of the logo.

Step 20 Now we have a logo covered in lines. We need to make the ends of all lines rounded. Adding a filter Filter - Noise - Median(Filter - Noise - Median) with radius 1.

Step 21. You may notice that some of the stitches overlap each other. To fix this use eraser(E) and adjust these areas. Having finished with the stitches, we can continue to create our wallpaper.

Step 22 Paste the stitches on the fabric document and transform them in perspective (CTRL+T). Activate the guide lines to see how the illustration looks in horizontal and vertical positions.

Step 23 We need to make sure that the middle of the stitches is slightly raised above the fabric. To do this, we will use the filter Liquify(Plastic). Let's move on Filter - Liquify(Filter - Plastic) and using Forward Warp Tool(Direct Curvature) transform the stitches.

Step 24 Let's start with a brush size of 76. Gently draw across the center of the stitches to lift them up. So we continue with all the stitches, adjusting the size of the brush.

The result should be like this:

Step 25 We need white stitches, so let's move on to Levels(Levels) (CTRL+L) and adjust the bottom sliders.

Step 26 Duplicate (CTRL+J) this layer and add a filter noise(Noise) with amount (quantity) 100%. Next go Filter - Blur - Blur More(Filter - Blur - Blur +) to soften the noise. This will make the stitches coarser.

Step 27 Merge these two layers and call them "Seams".

Step 28 To add volume, add a layer style Bevel and Emboss(Chamfer and embossing).

Step 29 Duplicate (CTRL+J) the "Seams" layer and rename the copy to "Shadow". Delete the layer style and adjust the Levels (CTRL+L) until the shadow is completely black. Place this layer under the layer with stitches.

Step 30 Apply a filter to this layer (Filter - Blur - Gaussian Blur) 14 px and set the blending mode to Multiply(Multiplication) and Opacity (Opacity) by 50%.

This is what the result looks like:

Step 32 Rename this layer to "Seam Texture" and use moving(V) to slightly move this layer up and to the right.

Step 33 Activate the "Seam Texture" layer, hold down CTRL and click on its thumbnail in the layers panel to load a selection.

Step 34 On a new layer, fill the selection with white. Add filter Noise (Noise) with amount (quantity) 87% and go Filter - Blur - Blur(Filter - Blur - Blur). Set the layer's blend mode to Screen(Lightening) and Opacity (Opacity) by 35%.

Step 35 To finish the stitches, duplicate (CTRL+J) the "Stitches" layer again. Delete layer styles and adjust Levels(Levels) (CTRL+L) to make the copy completely black - as in step 29. Move this layer under the "Stitches" layer and apply the filter Filter - Blur - Gaussian Blur(Filter - Blur - Gaussian Blur) with a parameter of 1.8 px. Install Opacity(Opacity) to 71% and move the layer down a bit so it's more visible. Thanks to these simple manipulations, the stitches now lie more realistically on the fabric.

Step 36 The last thing we need to do is give the image a depth effect. Let's start by making a merged copy of all layers (CTRL+ALT+E).

Step 37 On a new layer use Gradient Tool(Gradient) (G) in mode Reflected (Mirror) to create just such a gradient fill.

Step 38 Select everything (CTRL+A) and copy (CTRL+C) the selection, then go to the channels panel. We create new channel and paste (CTRL+V) selection. We will use the new alpha channel when we add lens blur(Blur at shallow depth of field).

Step 39 Delete the gradient layer, we don't need it anymore. Activate the merged copy of all layers and go Filter - Blur - Lens Blur(Filter - Blur - Blur at a shallow depth of field). We apply the following parameters:

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Hi all! In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a cute hand-stitched text effect using different fabric textures in Photoshop.

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Let's start! For the background, we use a denim texture from materials for the lesson.

Adjust the color balance by adding a Color Balance adjustment layer. (color balance), midtone settings: -25, 0, +15.

Now place the rough fabric texture in the document, taking it from the materials for the lesson. Using Free Transform (Ctrl+T) rotate the texture diagonally.

Make an oval selection with the Oval Marquee Tool (Elliptical Marquee) (M), then invert the selection and remove the excess.

Now add a Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layer (Hue/Saturation) to desaturate the texture and increase its brightness. Settings Color Tone: 0; Saturation: - 60; Brightness: + 60. In order for the adjustment layer to affect not the entire document, add a clipping mask.

Double click on the rough fabric texture layer to open the Layer Styles settings window. (layer style). Apply shadow first (Drop Shadow) using the settings below (shadow color dark gray #4c4646) layer blend mode multiply (Multiply).

Then add Emboss style (Bevel and Emboss) using the options shown below and click the OK button.

Now duplicate this layer and scale it up. Position the duplicate layer below the original. Apply a Shadow Layer Style (Drop Shadow) with settings shown below (shadow should be dark blue #283955).

And layer style Emboss (Bevel and Emboss)

And layer style Overlay Color (color overlay).

The result should look like this.

Walk around the edge of the oval area of ​​the backing with the black brush. (brush) (B), while in the layer mask, making jagged strokes from the edge.

Now let's add thread stitches. Create a new layer above all layers (Ctrl+Shift+N) and create a white oval smaller than the topmost oval texture using the Ellipse Tool (Ellipse) (U). We will need this layer as a pattern for applying stitches.

Create a new layer above all layers (Ctrl+Shift+N). Take the brush tool (brush) (B) size 30 px with color #733b2c and draw stitches around the circle using the edge of the oval as a guide.

And layer style Emboss (Bevel and Emboss) with the settings shown below.

Now you can delete the white oval layer.

Your text should now look like the example below.

We will also add a carpet texture to this text by loading it from the tutorial materials. Place the carpet texture above the text layer and desaturate it. (Shift+Ctrl+U).

Next, go to the text layer and click on the layer thumbnail in the layers palette while holding down the Ctrl key. Now go back to the discolored carpet texture layer and add a clipping mask to the layer. Change the blending mode for the layer to Multiply (Multiply) with opacity up to 60%.

Now duplicate the text layer. Change the text color to #f5abcc.

Rasterize the text layer so we can modify it later.
Now we will use this approach in our work. Rectangular Marquee Tool (Rectangular Marquee) (M) make a selection of each letter, move the letter, then go to Select>Modify>Compress.

Set the compression level to 12 px.

And return the letter to its original place, placing it in the middle of the letter below. Name the layer, for example "Smaller Letters".

Create a new layer (Ctrl+Shift+N) and load the fur texture from the materials for the lesson into it.

Decolorize fur texture (Shift+Ctrl+U) and add to it, as a clipping mask, a Color adjustment layer. (Color) color #f5abcc. Set the blending mode for the layer to Chroma (Color). Next, go to the “Smaller Letters” layer and click on the layer thumbnail in the layers palette while holding down the Ctrl key. Now go back to the fur texture layer and add a clipping mask to the layer.

Now merge the "Smaller Letters" layer with the Color adjustment layer. (Color) and apply the following layer styles.

Then add a layer mask to the layer.

In a layer mask using the brush tool (brush) (B) 30 px black, go over the edges of the letters to create an uneven look.

And finally add to the layer Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur (Gaussian Blur) with a blur radius of up to 2.5 to soften the texture of the fur.

Then with the pen tool (pen) (P) for drawing a sting, and a line (line) (U) to add legs.

Use two white ovals to create the wings and also use a Stroke layer style (stroke) to add a black stroke to them.

Now you can merge the layers with the body of the bumblebee, stinger, legs and wings. On a new layer (Ctrl+Shift+N) above the body of the bumblebee, create an oval with the Ellipse Tool (Ellipse) (U) yellow color.

Use the same fur texture as we used earlier and a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer (Hue/Saturation) to give the fur a yellowish tint.

Add a clipping mask, set the blending mode for the layer to Multiply (Multiply), then merge these two layers.

Create a new layer above the bumblebee layer. (Ctrl+Shift+N) using the brush (brush) (B) black colored bumblebee has black stripes across the body, eyes and mouth.

Merge the yellow oval, fur texture and painted eyes layers and apply the following Layer Style to them.

And finally add to the layer Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur (Gaussian Blur) with blur radius up to 1.5.

Now select the bumblebee body layer and add a layer mask to it. Using a gray brush, go over the white parts of the wings, making them translucent.

Add the following layer styles to the bee body layer.

We finished with the bumblebee, now let's draw a trace from it. On a new layer (Ctrl+Shift+N) paint a pink ornate trace with the brush. We will use this layer as a guide when drawing a dotted trail of thread stitches.

Then create another layer above (Ctrl+Shift+N) and using the brush (brush) (B) black color draw the stitches of the thread.

Once you're done, you can delete the landmark layer and add the following layer style to the stitches layer.

Finally, add a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer. (Hue/Saturation) above all layers and set the saturation value to around +25.

Final result:

Here are some more examples of using different textures.

Thank you for reading!

Leave your feedback and questions in the comments below.

Good luck and happy learning!

In this tutorial, we'll look at how to use Photoshop program, to create a fairly realistic effect of embroidered letters.

For practice, we will work on a logo embroidered on denim. Of course, you can choose a different fabric base, but keep in mind that the settings that you need to apply to achieve the desired result will differ from those indicated below.

Materials for the lesson:

Step 1

Pick the fabric texture you want to work with and open it in Photoshop. You can use one of the denim textures provided on our website or via the link in the archive. I recommend that you use a dark cloth texture because it will make the text look much more readable.

Step 2

In order to get a beautiful embroidery effect, we need the Mardian font. Download this font and install it in the font library. Then, on a new layer, write the desired text. To do this, use the tool Horizontal text(Horizontal Type Tool). If you want to write a phrase, then you can write each word on a separate layer.

Step 3

Convert the text layer to a smart object (if you have more than one text layer, you need to convert all text layers to smart objects). Rename the text layer to "Embroidery 1" ("Embroidery 1"). Create two more copies of this layer and name them "Embroidery 2" ("Embroidery 2") and "Embroidery 3" ("Embroidery 3").

Step 4

For each Smart Object we will be adding different Layer Styles and other effects such as Smart Filters.

So let's start with the "Embroidery 1" layer. Do double click left mouse button on the layer to go to the settings Layer Style(Layer style). Then enter the values ​​shown in the screenshots below.

Step 5

As a result of applying the above settings, you will get a similar result:

Step 6

Go to the layer "Embroidery 2" ("Embroidery 2"). Double click on the layer to go to the window Layer Style(Layer style). Add an effect in the settings Pattern overlap(Pattern Overlay). The pattern that we will use to fill the letters is “Pixel pattern” (the settings are shown in the screenshot below). Also, in the layer blending options, change the value fill(Fill) to 0%.

Step 7

Re-convert the "Embroidery 2" layer into a Smart Object. Then go to Layer styles (Layer styles) and enter the settings as shown below.

When you go to the settings tab " color overlay» (Color Overlay), you can choose any shade you like, or use the yellow color like me.

Also, if desired, you can additionally apply to this layer Filter > Distort > Ripples(Filter > Distort > Ripple).

Step 8

Go to the layer "Embroidery 3" ("Embroidery 3"). Then add to this layer the following Layer Styles (ayer styles) to give the text an additional relief.

Step 9

Create a selection along the text path. To do this, hold down the CTRL key and click on the thumbnail of the "Embroidery 1" layer. Next go to Selection > Modify > Expand(Select > Modify > Expand) and enter a value of 15 pixels.

Step 10

Create a new layer below the layer "Embroidery 1" ("Embroidery 1") and name it "Stamping" ("Pressed Effect"). Fill the new layer with any color. Then copy the layer style that we applied to the layer "Embroidery 1" ("Embroidery 1"). Paste this layer style on the “Pressed Effect” layer.

You should get a similar result:

Step 11

To make the work more realistic, use the Stitches brushes. Load the brush data and paint stitches and seams on a new layer.
You can also change the text size if needed. IN this example The size of all text layers has been increased to 110%.

Translator's note: in order to change the text size, select all the text layers and hold down the key combination CTRL+T. And then, in the settings panel, enter the new height and width parameters in percentage.

Step 12

If you want to get an even more interesting result, I recommend adding a crumpled paper texture to the work.

Place the paper texture layer on top of all previous layers, and set the blending mode for this layer to overlap(Overlay) or Base darkening(Color Burn), (overlay mode depends on the paper texture you choose).
For a softer effect, lower the opacity of the texture layer (optional).

Before finishing your work, you can also experiment with an adjustment layer. Brightness \ Contrast(Brightness/Contrast), and filter sharpness(Sharpen).
This lesson is over!

I hope you enjoyed working on this effect!

If you like this effect, you can also use it for various shapes and elements. To get a quick and beautiful effect,
I recommend using the action.

The name "volumetric embroidery" speaks for itself. The main difference between the works performed in this technique is that, thanks to the use of special techniques and various textured materials, an incredible effect can be achieved. The picture, made using elements of three-dimensional embroidery, looks especially realistic and will decorate any interior.

But due to what is this amazing volumetric effect achieved? The secret of volumetric embroidery is the use of several elements embroidered with satin stitch, connected to each other or superimposed on each other in a certain way, and then fixed to the fabric. Elements can be embroidered in various techniques, which makes each work truly unique..

This type of needlework is popular not only among “experienced” craftswomen who have a sufficient amount of experience in performing a variety of hand stitches, but also among beginner needlewomen who have only recently mastered the basic types of seams.

For the manufacture of products in this unusual technique, a wide variety of types of seams are used., which are made with cotton, silk or woolen threads, and beads, beads and ribbons can act as decorations. There are no restrictions when choosing a plot, except for the imagination of the needlewoman.

Below you will find step by step guide , which will be useful for needlewomen who begin to study the technique of volumetric embroidery.

So, if you want to master 3D satin stitch embroidery, our master class will help you in that. First you need to make sure that you have all the necessary materials. Let's consider them in more detail.

1. The basis. The base fabric should be quite dense, with a clearly defined weave of threads, since threads that differ in quality and thickness can be used in the work. A good base can be linen, gunny, denim, as well as plastic canvas.
2. threads. The composition (cotton, silk, wool) and the thickness of the threads may vary, however, you need to make sure that they do not shed, as this can ruin the finished work. If you have doubts about the quality of your threads, we recommend checking the dye fastness before using them in your work.
3. Decorative elements. For decoration, beads, beads and rhinestones of various diameters, as well as ribbons of different widths, can be used.
4. Wire. A thin wire is required to stiffen the embroidered elements.
5. Pencil and pattern details. Needed to transfer embroidery elements to the base. Disappearing or water soluble markers can also be used. Patterns can be drawn independently, or you can use ready-made schemes.
6. Needles. When embroidering, you will need needles with different eye diameters - suitable for embroidery with beads and beads - and different lengths (4–5 cm).
7. Scissors for needlework. The scissors should be small and rather sharp, as with their help it will be necessary to cut the finished elements as close as possible to the border of the embroidery.
8. Frame/hoop. While embroidering elements, the fabric must be evenly stretched, for this you can use wooden or plastic hoops of different diameters, as well as tapestry frames or ku-snaps.

Main types of seams

It's time familiarize yourself with the basic seams used in bulk embroidery.

1. "Forward needle" or basting stitch. Represents a dotted line of stitches. The seam is performed by alternately bringing the needle first to the front and then to the wrong side of the work. The stitch length is approximately 5 mm. The stitches are placed at a distance slightly less than or equal to the length of the stitch itself.
2. "Lace". It is performed similarly to the “needle forward” seam with an additional pass of the needle through each stitch.
3. "Back the needle" or "backstitch". It looks like a solid line of stitches. To perform this seam, it is necessary to bring the needle to the front side, and insert it to the right at a distance equal to the stitch size. Then we withdraw the needle left side from the first puncture, keeping the same distance. Subsequent stitches are made by inserting the needle where the previous stitch ends. A row of stitches will be sewn from right to left, even though they are laid in the opposite direction.
4. Stem seam. Same slant stitches. When performing this seam, it is necessary to direct the point of the needle towards yourself, and lay the stitches in the opposite direction. The next stitch starts from the center of the previous one. A seam may look different depending on the length of the stitch itself, as well as the degree of its inclination.
5. Looped seam. This stitch has many varieties and is used both for overcasting embroidered elements and for embroidering elements such as flowers or leaves. To perform this seam, it is necessary to bring the needle to the front side of the warp, form a loop of thread and pass the needle through it after completing the next stitch.

There are other types of seams, many of which are based on those above. However, we recommend that beginner needlewomen start working with the use of these particular seams, since they are distinguished by their simplicity in execution, in addition, they are quite durable and do not tighten the base. In the technique of embroidery "satin stitch" the most beautiful products are obtained. Having mastered the basic techniques and techniques of satin stitch embroidery, any needlewoman, regardless of experience, will be able to depict the intended plot.

Completing of the work

So, let's move on to the main part of our master class.

The execution of the work consists of several stages. First, all the necessary elements are embroidered separately, then a thin wire is sewn along the contour, after which the parts are cut out and interconnected in such a way that a single composition is obtained. Let's consider each step in more detail.

Choose the pattern you like for embroidery, make patterns of individual parts and select the necessary materials. Pay attention to the compatibility of fabric and threads with each other. For example, cotton floss is best embroidered on cotton fabric, and satin can be a good basis for silk threads. Here are a few simple circuits which are great for beginners.

Attach your chosen base to your hoop or frame. Attach the element template to the fabric with pins, circle it with a pencil or marker, then remove the template. Start making the first stitches with a “needle forward” seam along the line marking the borders of the pattern. Fill the embroidery element with parallel stitches of different lengths. More volume can be achieved by using several shades of threads in the work. By making transitions from dark to light and vice versa, you will make your work more interesting and original.

Bend the wire so that it follows the contours of the embroidered part, and sew it to the wrong side. Leave the ends of the wire a few centimeters long twisted together. Sew the edges of the part along the contour with a buttonhole seam.

Cut out the embroidered element along the outline. Be careful not to damage the borders of the part.

If you want to decorate your work, you can sheathe the cut-out part with beads or beads. To do this, several beads are strung on a thread and a stitch is made around the contour of the embroidered part.

We do the above actions with each element of the work. When all the details are ready, they must be assembled in accordance with your taste or with the scheme you have chosen as a sample. The assembly of parts is carried out using the ends of the wire left during the second step of the master class. You can give your elements desired shape, which will be preserved with a wire frame and will allow you to present your work in the most favorable light.

Congratulations! Your product is ready!

The last step of our master class - come up with a suitable and original application for your work. Volumetric satin stitch embroidery is often used not only in the interior, but also as elements of jewelry, such as, for example, brooches that can be pinned to a scarf, hat, coat or pullover.

A few words about how to care for your product.

Don't forget to dust your work regularly, remember that it is strictly forbidden to wash it. It is not recommended to expose the product to long-term exposure to sunlight.

Create and bring to life your most daring ideas and fantasies with the help of a wonderful and unusual technique of three-dimensional satin stitch embroidery!

Master class on bulk embroidery for beginners

Volumetric embroidery combines several embroidery technologies. Here smooth surface, beads, ribbons are used. It consists in the use of embroidered cut-outs that are superimposed and fixed on an embroidered or clean base material. Due to this, a three-dimensional effect is created. Depending on what types of embroidery the needlewoman knows, all of them can be combined in bulk embroidery. And the more the master knows, the more interesting the work will look. Therefore, for those who start it for the first time, it is important to own at least one, and preferably 2-3 types of sewing on fabric. We offer you a master class on bulk embroidery for beginners.

Description of flower embroidery

Let's try to do something simple using detailed description each stage of the lesson. For example, volumetric embroidery of pansies. It can be made on clothes or used as a decoration for some souvenir.

We will need:

• Wool yarn in yellow, purple, blue, 2 shades of green.
• Muline thread white, yellow, green.
• Silk - light green. Combination different types thread in embroidery details makes it possible to emphasize the relief of the pattern. Color options can be changed as you wish.
• Fabric for the base and a denser material for volumetric elements.
• Wire.
• Hoop.
• Sewing accessories.

After preparing everything you need, let's start needlework.

Progress

1. First of all, let's prepare the petals. Each of them is performed separately. Transfer the template to the fabric

And embroider the outline with a loop stitch.

Inside, the part is filled with a shadow surface as follows. The first row of stitches goes in one color, the second in another. The petal should be finished with a radial divergence of stitches from its base with black floss threads. Their size is equal to 3 quarters of the length of the petal. Then the element must be carefully cut. In the same way, make 5 petals for one flower. They can be made any number, depending on the design of the work.

2. Attaching the petals to the fabric with a needle stitch.

The petals are sewn on 2, first the back, then the front opposite them. The last (5th) is superimposed on the last sewn parts with the front surface, fixed in the central part and turned away. The center of the connection of the petals is indicated by knotted seams.

3. Making a bud. It is made from sepals. The templates are transferred to the fabric. The outlines of the elements are made with loop stitches with green threads, inside the sepals are filled with smoothness. A looped seam is also applied to the upper edge of the part on the reverse side, coinciding in direction with the stitches of the smooth surface. The sepals are cut as close to the edge as possible. Now we need to collect the details. This is done with the help of a wire, which is fixed on the wrong side. The petal is then rolled up and secured with green wool. The other end of the wire is wrapped around the sepals at the bottom. Thus, a wire stem is obtained.

4. The leaves are transferred to the fabric, the contour is embroidered with a buttonhole seam with light green threads, inside - with a satin stitch. A stem stitch is used for the main vein, and a smooth surface is used for the side vein, which are embroidered with silk thread. At the end, all the details are cut out.

5. Drawing up a composition on the main fabric. Leaves can be placed on one or both sides of the flowers. Part of the leaves are covered with flowers, and several flowers can be obscured by leaves. This will give naturalness to the plot.

Volumetric embroidery, the master class of which is described above, is one of the many options for simple work for beginners. Here are some examples.

Video tutorials for beginners

Volumetric embroidery with diagrams and photos

Volumetric embroidery originated in the Middle Ages, and not in one country, but in many. In England, satin stitch embroidery with overlays was used, in Italy convex printed ornaments were popular, in Brazil they used the technique of weaving lace to embroider three-dimensional flowers, and France is still famous for its knotted embroidery technique.. Today, craftswomen combine all these techniques in one embroidery and create relief, almost sculptural images using threads, ribbons, beads and sequins.

Features of the technique of such embroidery

To create relief embroidery you will need a lot of different materials for needlework:

1. Threads for embroidery:

2. Additional elements for embroidery:

3. Fabric, clothing, furniture and decor- this is something on which you can perform bulk embroidery.

4. Sketch or embroidery pattern.

5. Embroidery needles, scissors, ruler, marker, hoop or -embroidery machine-.

For such embroidery today many different techniques are used, which allow you to embody any creative ideas:

Embroidery stitch for beginners. Schemes, drawings: rose flowers, letters, birds. Volumetric embroidery, technique

Stitch embroidery seems difficult and overwhelming for beginner craftswomen. However, a little practice is enough to master this type of needlework.

Types of surface

Smooth stitch is an old type of embroidery. Almost every country and region has its own distinctive features in embroidery.

The most common types of smoothness include:

1. Plain smooth.
2. White smooth surface, can be embroidered with or without flooring.
3. Artistic embroidery with colored threads.
4. Russian surface.
5. Chinese smoothness with silk threads.

Stitch embroidery for beginners should consist of small details, embroidering which is difficult to make a mistake. Simple embroidery is just such a type of needlework. Basically, these are floral motifs, which are obtained from separate parts - petals, the middle of the flower, leaves, stem. These parts usually have an even and clear shape.

The technology of embroidery lies in the fact that it is double-sided.

This means that when embroidering a sheet on a fabric, the same sheet should be obtained on the reverse side. To do this, before making a stitch, the needle should be inserted into the outline of the pattern and the tip pulled out from the opposite side of the pattern. And only after that you need to make a stitch by pulling the thread.

white with flooring

The white smooth surface is embroidered with white threads on a white fabric. Initially, it was created to decorate underwear and pastels, as it looks very gentle and neat. To make the work seem airy, almost transparent, you should take thin fabrics for the base - cambric, crepe de chine.

You can embroider with floss or silk threads, depending on the desired result.

Embroidery can be with and without flooring. Flooring is needed to give volume to the work; visually highlight individual details, and make others less noticeable. Flooring in modern embroidery can be done in several ways. It depends on how much volume should be given to the design details.

The contours of the pattern are stitched with a “forward needle”, “back needle” stitch or chain stitch. Inside the contour, the space is sewn up with straight stitches.

It can also be done with a "chain" stitch, and if necessary, increase the volume - "put" a chain stitch in several layers. In this case, each subsequent layer is sewn perpendicular to the previous one. Important: The deck stitches, or top layer stitches (when decking is multi-layered) should always be perpendicular to the stitches that will be sewn into the design detail.

You should also make sure that adjacent stitches of the smooth surface lie flat against each other, without running into and without gaps between them. The white smooth surface with flooring is mainly represented by floral and plant patterns. Modern embroidery allows you to experiment with both designs and stitches that are used in embroidery.

Artistic color embroidery

The second name of this type of surface is tonal. Such embroidery allows you to convey shadows and light due to transitions from dark to light shades of color and vice versa. The possibilities in this space are endless. It perfectly conveys the veins and color transitions when embroidering floral subjects.

When embroidering animals and birds, the stitches almost repeat the hairs and feathers. Stitching can also be used to embroider people.

Stitch embroidery for beginners should have a simple motif. For training, you can take a flower or even one petal. Choose 3-4 shades of the same color. On the fabric, indicate the approximate boundaries of each tone transition.

Chinese expanse

The Chinese smooth surface is similar in execution to the artistic one. The difference is that it is more contrast. This means that the transitions between colors on each detail are strongly pronounced. You can accurately determine where one border of the color is, and where the other is. Such contrast is achieved by embroidering every detail using large quantity colors than with artistic embroidery.

The video shows paintings embroidered with silk on silk:

Chinese smoothness is always performed with silk threads, and silk or satin is taken as the basis. By execution, it can be with or without flooring. Basically, the designs depict typically oriental motifs - flora and fauna.

Russian expanse

The Russian smooth surface is classically performed with a “forward needle” seam. At the same time, the seam is long from the face, and short from the inside. The space is sutured horizontally or vertically to weft fabric. The main thing that needs to be achieved when embroidering is that there are no gaps in the fabric on the embroidered area.

This can be avoided if the seams are staggered.

Stitch embroidery for beginners: an example of the Russian stitch technique

From this ancient embroidery there are many branches that have appeared in different parts of Russia. For example, in the photo above there is embroidery, where there is no binding to a strictly vertical or horizontal arrangement of stitches, but otherwise the technology is followed.

Types of seams: single, double

The stitches used in embroidery are different. For double-sided embroideries, when an ideal wrong side is needed, double seams are used. In other cases - single.

The most common stitches include:

The stitch on the front side should not be more than 5 mm. And the gap between adjacent stitches is not more than 3 mm.

It must be done according to the scheme:

• At point A, the needle comes out and a stitch is made to point B.
• The next stitch starts in the middle of the previous one at point C and ends at point D.
• The stitches must be the same length. Reducing the length is allowed only in places where the contour turns or rounds off.

Tools and materials for satin stitch embroidery

For embroidery you will need:

How to choose fabric?

Most of the commercially available fabrics, up to the thickest ones, will be suitable for satin stitch embroidery. Which fabric to choose will depend on the design and its use in the future.

Nevertheless, so that the work is a joy, and the result does not disappoint, you should follow the rules:

1. The fabric must be chosen so that the weave of the threads is visible. Otherwise, it will be impossible to count them and you will have to embroider "by eye".
2. The fabric should not be deformed, fade, fade. It is necessary to exclude all possible misunderstandings with the finished embroidery in the future. The patch should be washed and ironed to ensure it is fit for the job.

Embroidery needles that are presented in stores, in addition to thickness and size, differ in tip. They come with blunt and sharp ends. Needles with blunt ends are designed for cross stitch. For smoothing, you need to take needles with a sharp end. When choosing the size of the needle, you need to understand: what threads and on what basis the embroidery will be sewn.

The eyelet should be wide enough for the thread to pass through. And the thickness of the needle is small enough not to leave holes in the fabric.

Basic rules for choosing a needle:

• No. 1-3 are suitable for transparent and thin fabrics.
• No. 4-8 - for cotton.
• No. 9-12 - for any thick fabrics.

The thickness of the thread depends on the fabric chosen for embroidery. On thin bases, you should embroider with silk or floss. By thick, respectively, thicker threads.

Muline threads are universal in many respects:

• A wide selection of colors.
• There are several thin threads in one strand. Accordingly, you can adjust the thickness using 1-2-3 threads from a strand.

Getting ready to embroider a design, especially if it has big sizes, it is recommended to stock up with all the necessary volume of threads. Since some manufacturers (usually Russian), in different batches, the colors of the same number may vary in shade.

To start the embroidery process, you need to transfer the pattern of the future embroidery onto the fabric. The simplest and affordable way use carbon paper. You can buy it at any stationery store, at least black paper.

There are also multi-colored carbon paper sets on sale. They are suitable if you use a multi-colored base for embroidery.

With all the convenience of carbon paper, it has disadvantages:

• It is difficult to draw small details.
• Dirty fabric.

How to get started?

The beginning of work consists in the preparation of material and tools, as well as in the development of ways to fasten the thread to the fabric.

Necessary:

• Choose a design. You can find many designs on the Internet. Or you can take your favorite picture in a magazine or book and transfer it to the fabric.
• Choose a base fabric, or a piece of furniture or clothing.
• Choose a needle and thread, depending on the thickness of the warp.
• In order to prevent the fabric from warping during work, it is stretched on a hoop or a special frame for embroidery is used.
• Prepare small rounded scissors.

The workplace should be comfortable. Place a pillow or cushion under your back. You should also provide good lighting.

It is often possible to distinguish an experienced embroiderer from a beginner by the ideal wrong side, on which there are no knots. It is better for a beginner embroiderer to immediately accustom herself to sew without knots. To make it a habit.

Figure 1 shows an example of getting started. A stitch should be made on the wrong side, leaving a small tail of the thread outside, then the second stitch is sewn perpendicularly. In the process of tightening the second stitch, the tail of the thread is laid so that it is tightly tightened by the thread.

Figure 2 shows how to secure the thread when embroidering in 2 strands. The thread should be folded in half and inserted into the needle so that a loop is formed. Having made a small stitch from the wrong side of the fabric, the needle is threaded into the loop, after which it is tightened.

Figure 3 shows how to secure the remaining thread after embroidery. There are 2 options here. If the embroidery of the part still needs to continue, then the rest of the thread is fixed with several seams in the place that will then be sewn up with embroidery.

The second option is when the embroidery area is finished. Then the thread must be threaded from the inside out under the already finished embroidery.

Technique for transferring a pattern to fabric

In addition to using carbon paper, there are other ways to transfer a design to fabric. During the day, you can use the window. Paper with the design should be glued onto the glass with adhesive tape. Attach the fabric on top of the paper and carefully trace the outlines of the pattern.

Or more convenient way, but will require an engineering approach from the embroiderer:

1. Take two chairs or stools.
2. You need to put them in such a way that the first stool stands on the floor, and the second lies on it with the seat and legs up.
3. On these legs you should put thick glass, and under it put a table lamp. The design is ready!

To transfer the pattern, put the sheet with the design on the glass, cover it with a cloth on top and turn on the lamp under the glass. If the design is simple, then you can put paper with a pattern on the fabric and bast, while the seam should go along the contour of the pattern. Then it remains to remove the paper and circle the seams with a pencil. After that, the threads are removed from the fabric.

Master class: leaf embroidery

Stitch embroidery for beginners usually includes such elements as leaf and flower embroidery, as they are most often found in artistic embroidery motifs. In order to make a sheet, you will need green threads of 4 shades (from dark to light).

In the DMC floss palette, these are No. 469, 471, 472, 613.

1. It is necessary to transfer the drawing to the base. Draw veins inside the sheet. Firstly, they will indicate the direction of the stitches, and secondly, in the places of the veins, it will be necessary to correctly place shadow and light accents.
2. The design consists of two parts: the main sheet and its folded part. Work begins with embroidery of the main sheet. The contour is done with a “forward needle” seam. Next, you need to fill the light part of the sheet with the lightest floss (613). The stitches should be of different lengths so that the transition to the next color is smoother.
3. Continue filling out the sheet with numbers 471 and 472.
4. Next, stitches are added from the floss of the darkest color (469). When making seams, you need to remember the direction of the leaf veins.
5. It is necessary to sew up the entire space of the main sheet. At the same time, the middle of the sheet should be clearly visible in the finished work; for this, there is no need to make a color transition in the middle. All stitches start and end along the same line. If everything is done correctly, then the lines of the veins will be smooth, barely perceptible, thereby giving naturalness to the image of the sheet.
6. The folded part of the sheet should be embroidered with a simple satin stitch with flooring. To do this, you need to make a contour with a chain stitch and fill the space between the contour with simple stitches. It is important to remember that the floor stitches should be perpendicular to the main stitches. After the flooring is done, a part of the sheet should be sewn up with a regular seam.

The work is completed by embroidering the stem of the sheet using the “back to the needle” seam.

rosebud diagram

To make a rose, you need to master at least a little the skill of artistic smoothness. Otherwise, there is nothing difficult if you correctly follow the sequence of embroidering parts of the flower. The diagram shows the order in which the work is to be done. The lines and arrows on the petals should be transferred to the fabric along with the outline of the rose.

The arrows indicate the direction of the stitches, and the lines are the borders of the transition of shades.

3D embroidery: wild flowers

Sometimes 2D (flat) embroidery is not enough to convey the desired effects. Then 3D embroidery comes to the rescue - volumetric. In order to make truly exclusive things, a craftswoman must master many types of needlework. For simple plots of embroidery with a volumetric stitch - wild flowers, insects - it is enough to have basic skills and know the basic stitches.

It may seem that the flowers in the photo are very difficult to make. This is wrong.

To work, you need to pick up threads, prepare a thin wire and a needle with scissors:

1. From the wire, you should make a base that repeats the petal of a flower and sew it to the fabric with threads of the main embroidery color of this part.
2. Next, the space inside the wire form is embroidered with satin stitch.
3. You need to hide the wire. To do this, it is sheathed with a buttonhole seam. The petal is ready. It remains only to cut along the contour.

A flower is assembled from embroidered petals.

letters on clothes

There are no hard and fast rules for monogramming. The type of monogram and the stitches with which it is performed depend on the creativity of the needlewoman. Letters can be simple and created purely for practical purposes, to designate their owner. For example, letters created with chain stitch.

Or, for example, embroidery with a simple seam with thick threads.

The theme of birds is one of the favorites among embroiderers. Firstly, there are many types of birds, so you won’t get bored by embroidering a lot of them. And secondly, the smooth surface perfectly conveys the beauty of birds, emphasizing the plumage with the direction of the stitches. And for birds, any kind of smooth surface is suitable.

Stitch embroidery is not a simple type of needlework. To master it, you will need perseverance, experiments with colors, fabric bases and a lot of time. You should start getting acquainted with the surface with simple techniques and designs. Otherwise, there is a risk of quickly cooling down to embroidery after unsuccessful attempts.

Simple designs in one color or with a minimal set of colors can also be very beautiful.

Stitch embroidery can be a significant discovery in another type of needlework for all experienced and beginner craftswomen!

Article formatting: E. Chaikina

Useful video clip about satin stitch embroidery

Video of the master class on embroidering a picture:

Volumetric embroidery in a different style

3D embroidery

The name - volumetric embroidery speaks for itself. Applying various applied materials and knowledge of technical techniques, the needlewomen of creative embroidery were able to achieve an amazing volume in their creations - the picture created in this technique looks alive. To achieve an unusual effect, the invented plot is divided into small parts, sewn separately. Next, the fragments are attached to the base with the finished background. This embroidery looks exclusive, it can decorate a jewelry box, a handbag, clothes, a picture.

Eccentric embroidery is distinguished by the fact that both machine and hand stitches are used in the process of work, various methods are combined, threads, ribbons of various thicknesses and qualities are selected, beads and beads are used. Volumetric embroidery is a flight of unlimited imagination.

Modern craftswomen widely use a variety of technologies for such embroidery.

Types of bulk embroidery

Depending on the technique of execution, bulk embroidery can be divided into the following types:

• classical
• with silk ribbons
• Italian technique Trapunto
• brazilian style
• mixing different embroidery techniques
• cross stitch

Classic style

The classic style is characterized by the implementation of a double-sided smooth surface, which can also be called a removable appliqué.

Step by step instructions

You can see how volumetric satin stitch embroidery is created for beginner craftswomen. Step by step instructions are provided.

Iron the fabric well.

We enclose the auxiliary fabric, cover the first row with smoothness. The inner space of the part must be filled with smoothness.

We sew the second tier.

We finish sewing the lower part and insert a thin wire along the edge - this will make it possible to give any shape to the petals.

We sew the wire with a sealed buttonhole seam.

We cut the finished part with sharp scissors very close to the sewn edge.

We attach all the parts made to the base, finishing the creative compositional work. The background of the picture can be monotonous or embroidered.

Volumetric embroidery with satin ribbons

Embroidery in volume with satin ribbons is distinguished by the use of certain stitches and joining techniques, which make it possible to obtain the necessary details of the creative composition of the picture.

When embroidering with ribbons, needlewomen use a needle with a semicircular tip and a wide hole, satin and silk ribbons, thick fabric or linen, in order to avoid fabric deformation from the mass of materials used. The tape is inserted into the needle and sewn with special stitches designed for this type of work.

In this type of needlework, a variety of seams are used:

• half loop
• french knot
• knot
• twisted loop
• double overlap
• stitch twisted
• stitch curved
• half-open bud
• capture
• cross
• bud closed
• air loop
• stalk seam and others

In the process, you may need a thin needle with a thread of a suitable shade and multi-colored ribbons of various widths. Panels made with silk ribbons of partial manual dyeing look rich and chic.

Beginning craftswomen can comprehend the development of hand stitches used when working with ribbons in bulk embroidery by studying the detailed instructions.

A component of the composition "closed bud".

1. We make a straight seam. Stepping back a little up, we bring the needle with the ribbon to the front side.
2. We pass the tape under the seam from left to right, diagonally smoothing it.
3. We pass the needle under the resulting loop from right to left.
4. We tighten the ribbon, tightly wrapping it around, a straight seam. We stick the needle over the finished loop.
5. We stretch the needle with the tape to the wrong side, tightening the resulting loop.
6. We make sure that the ribbon does not twist and lies flat.

Tape paintings look very beautiful and original, delighting and delighting the views of connoisseurs of handmade art.

Volumetric embroidery in the Italian style

Volumetric embroidery in the technique of "Trapunto" looks very extravagant, bewitching with wonderful unique exquisite ornaments created by hand. This type of needlework combines elements of embroidery and stitches. This technique is used when finishing two-layer patchwork products. The trap o is executed with a thin thread, matching the shade with the main fabric. Sewing is done using two layers of fabric, sometimes batted to create volume for the quilted creation. With a simple “forward needle” stitch with a small step, the outline of the pattern being created is embroidered.

This technique, which creates three-dimensional ornaments, is widely used to decorate bedspreads, napkins, pillowcases, and garments.

Brazilian volumetric embroidery

To create a three-dimensional picture in the Brazilian style, a variety of stitches are used to create diverse plant sketches.

This is a mixture of extraordinary styles:

Embroidery elements of this type of needlework is completely different from other styles. Let's see the main steps in Brazilian three-dimensional embroidery for beginners:

• stitching, we make knots at the beginning and at the end of the thread - we leave the tails outside the knots;
• you can use a hoop or a frame, or work without them - in the process you need to control the nodes on the wrong side of the product, in order to avoid unraveling the knots or stitching with a needle.
• use the correct seamstress needle - long blunt and sharp needles with a small eye are needed to weave the parts.

In the process of doing the work of the needlewoman, they use different seams:

• stalked
• twisted
• network
• looped
• expanse
• french knot
• chain

All these stitches are simple, but combined with each other, they produce a stunning effect. Combining different ways Brazilian embroidery, craftswomen manage to make charming compositions of flowers, ornaments, and plants.

Many modern embroiderers have chosen to work in a mixed style, using a large number of all kinds of volumetric embroidery techniques.

Volumetric cross

Embroidery in volume is possible with a cross - this is a fun non-traditional needlework. The wayward method is not like other types of voluminous manual occupation, occupying a specific place among the creations. The volume is transmitted as a result of the creation of three-dimensional crafts that look original. Hand-made jewelry boxes decorated with a cross look exclusive and extraordinary.

The picture is created on the canvas, allowances for connections on a plastic basis are taken into account. Each part is carried out separately, connecting with each other with a butt seam. The whole process is done by hand and technical capabilities allow you to create any relief products. Materials used for volumetric cross-stitching:

The article was written based on materials from sites: 1igolka.com, webdiana.ru, www.joxin.club, handsmake.ru, podelkiruchkami.ru.

We embroider in Photoshop.

This lesson is designed primarily for decoupage, but maybe it will come in handy for someone else.

Imitation of embroidery on canvas was done, probably, by all decoupagers who tried to work with glue for decoupage on fabric. I have seen many similar works and most of them I really liked. But since, in addition to decoupage, I also embroider a lot, like all embroiderers in such works, I am confused by the fact that they look more not like embroidery, but like an embroidery pattern printed on canvas. And how much time it takes to pierce each hole, for me personally, it's easier to embroider. And if you really find fault, just on a real embroidered work, the holes are not very noticeable. Now take a look at this picture. True, it is difficult to distinguish from embroidery?

Of course, a similar picture can be simply pasted on the fabric and it will already be good. But for those who want the work to be indistinguishable from embroidery and the picture to be glued not to the fabric, but to the canvas, you need to make a very simple calculation. If you don’t embroider yourself and don’t know much about canvas, when buying a canvas, ask the seller how many cells per centimeter in the canvas you are buying.

I will do the calculation for the most common canvas Aida16. 10cm canvas contains 62 cells (1cm - 6.2 cells). The dimensions of one cross will be set to 9x9 pixels. That is, for the drawing of the cross, we set the resolution to 55.8 pixels / cm. (9x6.2=55.8). Note that pix/cm, not pix/inch. For example, for Aida 14 (55 cells per centimeter), the resolution should be taken as 9x5.5 = 49.5 pixels/cm.

It is very easy to draw a cross yourself in Photoshop and there are several lessons on the net on how to do it. But when I needed to insert a fragment imitating embroidery in one of my works, I didn’t like the result with the crosses drawn according to these lessons. So I did the following.

1. I took a photo of a natural embroidered cross.

2. I opened this photo in Photoshop and rotated it so that the cross looked normal. I selected it with the selection tool and applied Edit-Copy. The cross was copied to the clipboard.

4. In this document, from the clipboard, copy Edit -Paste the cross located there. Since it is much larger than the created document, we apply the Edit-Transform operation, compressing the cross to the size of the created document.

5. After the cross has completely fit into the 9x9 pixel document. We bleach it. Image-Correction-Discolor. And we enter the image of the cross into the library of patterns. To do this, Edit - Define Pattern. Enter the pattern name in the box that appears and click OK. This cross got into the library of patterns.

6.Now we need to open the picture, which we will turn into embroidery, and set the resolution for it to 55.8 pixels / cm.

7.Apply Filter-Design-Mosaic to the picture. Set the cell size to 9.

8. Above the layer with the picture, create a new opaque layer. Apply Blending Options > Pattern Overlay. In the drop-down library of patterns, select our cross. Set the mode to Multiplication.

9. Having applied the mode, Multiplication and to the layers, we get a picture in this form. The opacity of the pattern layer can be reduced. I reduced it by 50%.

10.Now it remains to print the picture. Better on thin paper or rice paper for calligraphy or on a white napkin layer. If you need to enlarge or reduce the picture, this should be done only in Photoshop, so as not to change the resolution of the picture. And this is what it is for. Before gluing on the canvas, you need to combine the upper left corner of the picture with a needle with a hole on the canvas. Then fasten the top edge of the picture with needles in several places. Since we did the calculation for a specific canvas, the crosses will coincide with the cells of the canvas. Due to the fact that the paper slightly stretches when glued and, as it were, envelops the cells of the canvas, an additional volume is obtained.

Framed and hung on the wall.

You may be able to find a better image of the cross online. Then the result will be even better.

Creative success and beautiful work!