Embroidered Portraits with Punch Needle

Start the course by meeting Camille, professional fabricator and your teacher. Learn about her journey into crafting and discover how she got started with punch needle embroidery. Take a look at where Camille gets her inspiration before going through the basic structure of the course.

Get ready to explore the world of punch needle embroidery. Begin by learning about the technique and hear Camille’s solutions to some of the most commonly asked questions regarding punch needle. Learn how to use the punch needle and see how to achieve different textures in your work. Review some basic color theory and start thinking about your final project.

Get your hands on some reference material and put your color theory skills to the test. See how to map out values and start defining the blueprint of your final piece. Discover how to properly stretch your canvas and see how to transfer your image. Now, it’s time to start punching!

Ready to bring your portrait to life? Start with the basic shapes of your image and fill large spaces as much as possible, leaving out fine details like facial features. Putting what you’ve learned into practice, introduce textures and gradients with the strategic use of lines. Add the finishing details like facial features to give your work its unique quality.

Finally, it’s time to clean it up. See how to remove excess thread, glue on a backing, and what you can do if warping occurs. Close the course by getting some tips on how to properly finish, frame, and hang your handmade punch needle portrait.