Machine Embroidery on Denim: Jeans, Jackets & More
Katrina Walker
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Designing for Denim Embroidery
23:49
Katrina begins class with an overview of denim, including general design tips and challenges for machine embroidering this universally beloved fabric. Then she helps you choose the best design density and color palettes for the included design.
Planning & Preparing Garments
30:44
How do you embroider jeans, with their tubular legs? Here, Katrina shows you how to evaluate garments for design placement and open seams for a flat embroidery surface. Afterwards, see how to mark the stitching area for accurate hooping and stitching.
Stabilizing Solutions
21:27
In this lesson, learn how to pre-stabilize your denim, and select and use the best stabilizers for successful results every time.
Handling & Hooping Denim
18:35
Denim garments can be heavy, but Katrina teaches you how to manage them with ease. Find out how to choose and use specialty hoops and tools, plus set up for multiple hoopings like a pro.
Stitching Solutions
12:57
Now start stitching out your sample design! First learn about the best needle choices and how to choose the best-performing threads. Then see how to work around seams when you have seams that remain sewn.
Putting It All Together
18:07
After you've completed your stitching, discover how to remove stabilizers without distorting the design. Katrina shows you how to reconstruct seams and pockets on jeans and jackets so no one will ever know you opened the stitching up; they'll only see beautiful, chic embroidery.
Description
Take your favorite denim pieces from tired to trendy! Acclaimed designer Katrina Walker walks you through her techniques for working with the most popular fabric in the world — denim! Katrina shares her methods for choosing color palettes on your favorite denim garments and reveals tricks for working around seams to achieve professional results. You’ll even be provided with a design pack to transform your own garments into one-of-a-kind pieces of wearable art.
Katrina Walker
Katrina Walker is an educator and designer specializing in textiles, construction and surface design techniques. She also writes and creates designs for publications such as Threads and Stitch.
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