Of all the types of fashion needlework, this one is extremely popular, and every year it wins the hearts of hand-made lovers. Today we will talk about how to learn how to embroider with ribbons, and enjoy directly from the process and from the finished work.

Designers use this embroidery when decorating interiors, and some couturiers use this method to decorate clothes and accessories. You can also learn fashion needlework and delight your loved ones with original and exclusive gifts. To start embroidery, you need to purchase a special set of needles, a hoop, a base fabric and ribbons directly. The fabric is usually linen or any other durable fabric, but you can use denim or velvet, or thick colored cardboard, whatever you like. In the case of cardboard, for example, you can do without a hoop.

Ribbons can be purchased at any fabric and accessories store, there is always a wide selection of color shades. You will need high-quality satin ribbons with a thickness of 4 to 10 (sometimes more) millimeters. You can pre-buy needles, and already determine the optimal thickness of the tapes by the width of the needle eye. However, for a unique effect of the pattern, it is better to use ribbons of different colors and widths. Choose a needle with an elongated eye and a sharp tip.

You can learn how to embroider with ribbons literally in one day, if you have enough desire and enthusiasm. First you need to learn the basic stitches. Stretch the fabric tightly on the hoop, thread the ribbon through the needle, then fasten it to the fabric. In stores with goods for fashionable needlework, in addition to inventory and fabrics, a huge number of books with detailed illustrations are sold, from which you will learn many stitch options. One of the most popular is the straight stitch, simple horizontal, vertical or diagonal lines. Just pierce the fabric from the inside, step back and bring the tape inside out again in the place you want. Make sure it is not too tight or twisted.

To get started, just embroider the simplest drawing or abstraction to get a feel for the essence of the process, and then choose the pattern you like and start creating. Pre-draw on the fabric with a pencil drawing, so it will be easier for you to sew stitches and not miss. Do not forget about the harmonious combination colors in the drawing, and pre-think it.

Now you know how to learn how to embroider with ribbons, and we wish you success in this creative endeavor!