Add dimension and texture to your embroidery with step-by-step guidance from expert Deborah Jones! Learn to use embroidery foam to create puffy designs with clean, polished edges, then explore trapunto – a fun, raised technique you can make with batting or cording. And, unleash your inner artist as you color your stitches with fabric paint! Next, add fantastic texture to your embroidery with fringe, and see how thread selection lets you vary the look from straight to curly. Learn tips for faux-fur and vinyl embroidery, and make your projects sparkle with Deborah’s hassle-free substitution for metallic thread. Finally, discover how to add crystals and stones to your designs, both individually and with a crystal transfer you can create yourself. Tips for editing your own design files so you can use these techniques are included – as well as 10+ free designs!
Class Sessions
Introduction to Embroidery Foam
19:23
Meet your instructor, embroidery expert and author Deborah Jones. Get started with an overview of embroidery foam as you learn how to use this fun, versatile medium to create puffy designs with crisp edges. Deborah shows you her tricks for achieving a clean finish, and shares simple ways to edit your designs. .
Trapunto Techniques
26:53
Explore a variety of methods to create trapunto: a padded design that's used in quilting. Deborah shares the best types of fabrics, needles, stabilizers and threads to use to create the look you want, and offers step-by-step demonstrations for hooping and stitching. You'll learn how to tap into your inner artist as you color redwork designs by hand and explore ways to create the trapunto effect by stitching over cording.
Fringe
17:11
Fringe is as fun as it is versatile, and Deborah shows you how to stitch fringed designs that are carefully secured in place. Learn what types of threads lend themselves to different looks, ranging from curly to straight fringe styles, and practice methods for anchoring your design before carefully trimming away the bobbin threads and splitting the top threads to create a fun, fluffy look.
Covered Fur
13:40
Add a fun layer of texture with faux fur as you work with a sweet wolf pup design or another animal design of your choosing. Discover how to blend faux fur with thread to achieve a look that's so realistic, you'll want to pet it! You'll also learn how to easily edit any design to accommodate this technique.
Vinyl Appliqué
18:29
Embroidering slick surfaces can seem intimidating, but Deborah shows you how to create whimsical vinyl creations successfully. Follow Deborah's instructions to create a darling fishbowl with free-floating fish, and then experiment with tear-away vinyl in your project to create an entirely different effect.
Mylar Underglow
10:03
Learn how to incorporate sparkle into your projects using Mylar, a vibrant and durable material that mimics the look of having used metallic thread in your project. Lay down your placement and fill stitches using Deborah's valuable troubleshooting tips, and learn helpful pointers for the placement and care of your heat- and stitch-sensitive designs.
Stones & Crystals
13:48
Crystals and stones are available in a wide variety of colors and sizes, and offer a special "wow" factor to your projects. Deborah demonstrates how to make a crystal transfer that makes it easy to place your stones, and helps you choose the best stones for your project. Finish the class by learning how to fill and accentuate your designs to your liking, placing your stones with precision and ease.
Your Instructor
Deborah Jones
Deborah Jones has been involved in detailed machine embroidery for more than 40 years and loves sharing her techniques for creating professional-quality embroidery. An expert in home and machine embroidery, she has authored "Machine Embroidery on Difficult Materials" and "Dimensional Machine Embroidery." Additionally, she often speaks on commercial and home machine techniques.
Bonus Material
Dimensional Machine Embroidery - Supplies and Templates
Dimensional Machine Embroidery - .ART (800 KB)
Dimensional Machine Embroidery - .DST (293 KB)
Dimensional Machine Embroidery - .C2S (1.8 MB)
Dimensional Machine Embroidery - .EXP (245 KB)
Dimensional Machine Embroidery - .HUS (246 KB)
Dimensional Machine Embroidery - .JEF (246 KB)
Dimensional Machine Embroidery - .PES (791 KB)
Dimensional Machine Embroidery - .SEW (279 KB)
Dimensional Machine Embroidery - .VIP (246 KB)
Dimensional Machine Embroidery - .VP3 (250 KB)
Dimensional Machine Embroidery - .XXX (246 KB)
Bonus Materials available for download after purchase.
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