Botanical Leaf Embroidery by Lauren from Lark Rising Embroidery

Taught by Lauren from Lark Rising Embroidery

Intermediate | 1 hour

Taught by Lauren from Lark Rising Embroidery

Learn different ways to stitch leaves and combine them together into beautiful bouquets of embroidery in this contemporary botanical design class. Lauren of Lark Rising Embroidery demonstrates how to transfer designs onto fabric, then how to combine straight stitching with satin stitches and the herringbone leaf stitch to create textural designs. The included pattern prettily illustrates the elegance achievable with very simple satin stitches.

Learn how to:

Transfer a design for embroidery
Embroider a satin stitch
Embroider a herringbone leaf stitch
Embroider a straight stitch
Embroider a stem stitch
Embroider all the way to the edge of a hoop

What you'll get:

Easy-to-follow video lessons on how to make a Lark Rising botanical leaf embroidery
7 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supply list
Step-by-step instructions by artist Lauren Holton of Lark Rising Embroidery
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students

Chapters

Botanical Leaf Embroidery
Overview00:45
Materials02:03
Transferring the pattern07:26
Working the leaf stitch24:12
Stitch-tucking the leaves16:49
Satin stitch leaves17:24
Stitching stems and finishing10:23

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

Class PDF with tracing template, color guide, and section guide
Embroidery thread (floss) - Lauren uses DMC brand. See color guide for advice choosing your 3 shades
5" hoop
An 8" square piece of fabric (premium weight cotton)
Size 5 embroidery needle
Size 22 embroidery needle
Fabric scissors
Snips
Light box (Lauren uses a Cricut light pad) or trace design using a window in your home
Pilot Frixion erasable ballpoint pen (erasable with a heat gun, embossing heat tool, or hair dryer)