Silk Ribbon Embroidery To Begin With ( Page -2)

Starting and Stopping
In surface embroidery, there are best practices for starting and ending a thread, and the same is true for ribbon embroidery.
Because the back of this type of stitching can get bulky from the stitching itself, it is okay to start with a knot.
If you want to avoid this, you can leave a small temporary tail behind the fabric when you first make the stitches. After a couple of stitches are in place, use a single strand of embroidery floss in a color that matches your ribbon and tuck the tail behind a stitch or two. Note that the stitches do not appear in front.

Likewise, after finishing, you can finish with a knot and slide the tail of the ribbon down a stitch or two, then trim the remaining ribbon and needle.

Or, stitch the tail in place and follow the same procedure as above.

 Basic Stitches Worked With Ribbon 

Ribbon embroidery is the most common stitch. It is exclusive to ribbons embroidery, realizing what has been named. This stitch helps to create different flowers and other designs and is a must to learn while practicing a bit.

In addition to ribbon stitches, if you do any surface embroidery work, you probably know most of the other stitches displayed in silk ribbon embroidered. And if you prefer to look the same, look the same while sewing the same size stitch as you work on different size ribbons.

The picture above shows some of the early embroidery patterns with ribbons.

The top row, working from left to right, shows straight stitching and straight stitching (called pistol stitch), with a bend, loop stitch (which is essentially a short straight stitch with a ribbon curved loop on the surface), French knot and a knot with a tail. Is called).

The bottom row is a stem stitch and a single detached chain stitch.

 Things to Watch For
You can see in the examples, and as you start experimenting with ribbon embroidery, you will find that a twist on the ribbon gives different results. It can be both good and bad. Use it to your advantage or keep an eye out if needed.

Another thing to note is that from one region to another. Having a stretch of thread behind your work is always undesirable, but even more so with ribbons, which can hurt you as you add more stitches. It's even better to finish your ribbon and start over in a new place (even after more work).

Start Stitching

Now it's time to lift your needle and some ribbon, then start sewing! Even with a few simple stitches you can create stunning designs and your practice work will surprise you.
When you are ready to make your first silk ribbon embroidery, try this pattern to create a beautiful bouquet of silk flowers.