Botanical Pattern Embroidery for Clothing

Start by getting to know the story behind Projeto Fio and its ideas and values. Hear about the journey of its partners, and how they trained a network of women through the art of embroidery.

Next, discover how to easily sketch your pattern onto the fabric without leaving a mark. Learn the essential embroidery stitches, from the basics to some of the more elaborate ones. Then Ana Luiza shows you how to draw your botanical compositions by observing the flowers, leaves, and fruits of various plants.

Once you’re settled on a design, look at some techniques for adapting it to embroidery for a composition brimming with color and texture. Put together a color palette, choose the best stitches for your design, and decide how and where to position it on your piece of clothing to get the full effect.

To round out the course, Olivia and Ana Luiza give some final tips for washing and taking care of your garment. They also show you how to apply the techniques you've learned on other pieces like hats, cushion covers, and shoes, as well as some ways to share your work with the world.