Reptifur

First time trying satin stitch embroidery (white filling) and back stitch (black outline).
It's harder than I thought. :x Maybe I used the wrong fabric (old sheet) or the wrong number of strands (3).
It's not horrible but I'm not really happy about it either.
I also tried a technique to use less thread on the back.

#MastoArt #embroidery #broderie #satinstitch #hornet #silksong #hollowknight #fabric #patch

Oct 19 at 4:07pmWeb
Show threadMoniquenwerk Broderie d'artOct 19
@Reptifur your stitches are too long, and the technique to use less thread never give the best results as the threads are not all in the same direction, that makes a difference in the shine of your stitches
Show threadReptifurOct 20
@moniquenwerk About the less using thread technique I'm more concern about the stress on the fabric that the technique creates. For the shine, at my level it doesn't bother me, I really need to train my outlines which bother me more. But yeah I'll try more, also with the usual satin stich technique.
Show threadMoniquenwerk Broderie d'artOct 20
@Reptifur satin stitches are not the wright stitches for this big surfacethe stitches are too long, this will never work....
Show thread❄️SnowyIn🇨🇦❄️Oct 19
@Reptifur 🥇 It's excellent stitching .
Show threadReptifurOct 20
@SnowyCA thank you 💚
Show thread❄️SnowyIn🇨🇦❄️Oct 20
@Reptifur you're welcome : )
Show threadJeff Miller (orange hatband)Oct 19

@Reptifur I use 2 strands of 6-strand DMC embroidery floss for most work, as a habit that usually works for me.

Trying different fabrics may be interesting. If a fabric like your old sheet has become thin with washing, it may be more difficult to use without pulling it out of shape. I sometimes use a thick canvas or denim, or a non-woven felt fabric for working without a hoop.

I like how your Hollow Knight embroidery turned out. Thank you for sharing your work.

Show threadReptifurOct 20
@jmeowmeow I'll try using 2 strands next time, and also other fabric, maybe tighter/thicker one, also non-woven fabric sound nice to use too. :D
Thank you for your tips and comment.
Show threadJeff Miller (orange hatband)Oct 20
@Reptifur I hope that I've been helpful. I find myself re-learning techniques if it's been a while. Sometimes people will use an extra layer (fusible stabilizer) as another way to keep the fabric from being pulled out of shape during embroidery.
Show threadReptifurOct 20
@jmeowmeow Any insight or review is helpful. :D
And I was already planning to use/try some stabilizer, I just need to know what I really want to do before buying one (embroidered on white or dark clothes, doing patches,…). I know there is a lot of different type of stabilizer for different use. I'm still just poking the media to find what I really want to do and it's a fun journey. :D And I'm OK to learn by failing. :3
Show threadsahqonOct 19
@Reptifur Looks good. The non-thread saving version looks neater, because it('s supposed to) go in the same direction always. Supposed to, because you need to thread the needle the same direction for the next piece too, which many forget. And for smaller shapes or clean wavy edges it's made with single strand, larger not too detailed stuff can be made with more, it's really dependent on what you are stitching. If you want a clean looking shape without the outline, you do the outline under the stitch (before it too lol). But really it can be done on anything, it will just look a bit different on different stuff, the stitch police will not come knocking. Sheet is pretty good for it actually.
Show threadReptifurOct 20
@sahqon Thank you for the tips/review. The only major issue I had was keeping all the threads parallel, because this fabric tend to "guide" the needle between his fiber. And yes I need to try to do the outline before the shape.