Embroidery on the skin is a very complex process that requires special skills and accuracy. There are several types of leather-based embroidery. In each case, certain tools and materials are required, but the principle of creation is not too different.
Preparation of tools and materials
Embroidery on the skin with your own hands is done using the following tools:
- Embroidery hoop. You can use any analog of the latch.
- Special needles for working with skin. You can use ordinary needles for embroidery, provided that the hole will be pre-punched for puncture.
- A dense lining that prevents tearing, deformation and evenly allows embroidery to lie down.
- For embroidery, you can use natural or synthetic threads.
Additionally, you may need an iron, scissors and chalk. It is worth choosing the right skin, which will easily give in to work.
Secrets regarding embroidery
Previously, embroidery on the skin was made exclusively in workshops where experienced craftsmen knew a lot about work. Now, finishing leather through embroidery can be done outside the workshops. It is important to know a few secrets:
- Depending on the density of the skin, the distance between the stitches should be selected. On too thin material, the distance between the punctures should be chosen significant. The dense basis allows to make stitches closer and more compact to each other.
- Sheepskin is suitable for those who are just starting to learn how to work with the skin. It is undesirable to use material such as stretch. Banners are selected that are not treated with paints, tonics and creams.
- When embroidering, a lining must be used. It is easier to use Dublin, which has sufficient density and elasticity. On the duplicate there is an adhesive base, which is fixed by thermal action.
- In order not to damage the skin with a needle, getting confused in the location of the holes, you can immediately pierce the canvas along the contour with an awl or a thick needle.
Other recommendations may be appropriate when choosing non-standard finishing materials.
Features of bead embroidery
Beadwork on the skin is used to create jewelry, belts, brooches, decorative elements for decorating clothes. Sometimes in this way create paintings and other decorations for the interior.
To create an elementary product, it is worth preparing:
- Select a sketch for the drawing.
- Prepare two pieces of skin of the same size.
- A piece of lining such as non-woven.
- Needle for embroidery with beads.
- Beads suitable for the product flowers.
The embroidery process is quite simple:
- On one of the pieces the drawing is transferred using a ballpoint pen.
- Next, the process of embroidery with beads, as on ordinary fabric. Before starting work, it is worth putting non-woven under the skin so that the holes do not expand and the skin itself does not break through.
- After the whole drawing is ready, the second piece of leather is glued or stitched from the side of the threads. With this technique, the thread and embroidery units are hidden.
Embroidery on the skin, where the main finishing material is beads, is made in the same way as jewelry. You can not close the seams on the back with a piece of leather.
Various techniques for decorating the skin
In addition to standard embroidery with threads and beads, sometimes you can meet patterns that show machine embroidery on the skin. To perform this option, you need a special sewing machine.
Embroidery with ribbons also looks beautiful . This option is possible subject to the correct selection of the finishing material. The tape should be soft and pliable, the thickness is the smallest. Since there will be a larger hole in the skin under the tape, the material should be dense.
Ribbons are embroidered on the skin using a special hook or awl. In this case, holes are made along the contour of the pattern in advance, and then trimmed with ribbons. The principle of work with similar finishing materials is the same.
To make the work look more original, several techniques are often used at once to make one drawing. In addition to threads, ribbons and beads, metal buttons, staples can be used. Make the product more vivid will help the sequins. Buttons and rhinestones will give the picture more originality, making the contours and individual elements more expressive.