Design and Embroidery of Dolls with Punch Needle
A course by user1189608 surname1189608 , Graphic Designer
Joined April 2019
Bring a cute character to life by combining a variety of stitches using a punch needle
Bring a cute character to life by combining a variety of stitches using a punch needle
Joined April 2019
The punch needle allows you to achieve endless textures by combining fabrics, needles and threads of different thicknesses. Together with Caro Bello, designer and specialist in this embroidery technique whose work has been widely recognized in publications and exhibitions internationally, you will explore all the possibilities offered by the magic needle by applying a wide variety of stitches.
In this course you will learn how to embroider a doll with punch needle . You will discover all the tricks to correctly use the magic needle in different formats and you will apply flat and raised dots to give life to a character impossible to find in any toy store. In addition, you will be able to continue practicing with Caro and create some decorative elements for your home with her course Embroidered XL with magic needle .
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 20 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (270)
- 5,506 students
- 19 lessons (3h 57m)
- 20 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
You will design and embroider a character that you will later turn into a doll, applying points of punch needle in fine and thick versions to achieve different textures.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
To designers, artists, illustrators or anyone interested in creating original dolls that you will not find in any toy store.
Requirements and materials
You will not need previous knowledge, although it will be easier for you to follow Caro's steps if you have previously taken her course XL embroidery with magic needle .
Regarding the materials, you will use a punch needle needle, threads, fabric, frame, scissors and other elements that your teacher will detail in the second unit.
Reviews
A course by user1189608 surname1189608
Caro Bello has a degree in graphic design and describes herself as a self-taught "punch needle embroidery fanatic". Her design, photography, and illustration experience combined led her to create her own line of cushions embroidered with her own designs and characters based on unique stories.
She is a freelance designer who sells her pieces internationally and also gives punch needle classes. Her embroidery work has been widely recognized in publications for magazines like OHLALÁ, interior design blogs, and exhibitions such as the 2019 edition at Casa FOA in Buenos Aires.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
What you need to know before you start
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The technique
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Material combination 1
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Material combination 2
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Materials
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U3
First steps
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Character design
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Transfer from design to fabric
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U4
Embroidered with curlers!
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Cap and muzzle 1
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Cap and muzzle 2
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Gloves and legs
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U5
Embroidered with flat dots
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Face
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Scarf
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Sweater 1
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Sweater 2
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Last details
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U6
Assembling the doll
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Sewing and filling
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Washes and cares
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Other apps
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FP
Final project
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Design and embroidery of dolls with magic needle
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I loved the course, very complete. The teacher is excellent, has great teaching skills and is very detailed. I highly recommend it.
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Excellent teacher. Provides additional resources and information about the material used.
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Very well structured course and the teacher is very didactic.
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Great course. Caro Bello is an excellent artist, as well as an excellent teacher. I really liked!
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I really liked the course, super simple and clear
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