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customizing with oliver + s: adding embroidery with Rebecca Ringquist
Recently, it occurred to me that many of you might enjoy a good embroidery tutorial, particularly if you're new to the craft. The Hide-and-Seek Dress is such a lovely pattern, and wouldn't it be amazing to add an embroidered yoke to it? And who better to guide us through embroidery than our dear friend Rebecca Ringquist?
If you've followed my work, you might already know Rebecca. I first encountered her through her contributions to CreativeBug, where she offers fantastic embroidery courses. Rebecca is not just an artist but also a designer, specializing in both hand and machine embroidery. Her company, Dropcloth, produces charming hand-drawn samplers designed to teach various stitches while creating stunning pieces of art. She even offers a monthly subscription for these samplers.
Encouraged by Liesl's request to introduce embroidery to her readers, I happily obliged. Though I don’t sew garments myself, I’m a big fan of adding embroidery to almost anything!
As an artist, I spend my days creating embroidered collages and drawings. At Dropcloth, we recently launched a new subscription service called Colorburst, focusing on small abstract patterned samplers. For this project, I decided to incorporate next month’s plaid design into a garment.
To inspire this project, I referenced one of my favorite books, "Textile Designs: Two Hundred Years of European and American Patterns," which showcases countless plaid examples across different eras. This simple motif has endless possibilities and can transform plain fabrics into intricate works of art.
Before you jump into embroidering garments, consider drawing up some samples on paper or stitching a few scraps of your chosen fabric. Using a ruler, draw parallel lines in one direction and then at 90-degree angles to create various plaids. Experiment with different spacings and widths until you find a design you love.
For this project, you'll need:
- Fabric with your desired pattern traced onto it
- Freezer paper to stiffen your fabric while drawing
- Disappearing ink pen or chalk pencil (I used a Frixion pen, see note below)
- Ruler
- Needles (sharp chenille or embroidery)
- Threads: I used perle cotton (size 8), embroidery floss, and cotton tapestry yarn
- Embroidery hoop
- Sharp embroidery scissors
Note about Frixion Pens: Frixion pens contain thermo-reactive ink developed for paper, which can be erased by rubbing. On fabric, they vanish instantly under heat, though they may leave a faint white mark. Test these pens on your fabric first.
1. Iron a piece of freezer paper to the back of your fabric to make it stiffer.
2. Draw your plaid using a ruler and disappearing ink. I drew mine diagonally, spacing lines ruler-width apart.
3. Remove the freezer paper and place your fabric in the hoop. Tighten the hoop until your fabric is taut.
4. Start embroidering with the running stitch and backstitch. Alternate between these every other line for a layered look.
5. When done, remove the fabric from the hoop and iron it face down to preserve your stitches.
Embroidery, especially with these basic stitches, is straightforward yet impactful. I hope you give it a try and see how it can enhance your sewing projects!
For more stitch ideas and tutorials, check out my videos on CreativeBug. Here's a sneak peek of the finished embroidered yoke.
(Images of the finished product)
Thanks again, Rebecca, for this wonderful addition to the Hide-and-Seek Dress. It turned out beautifully!