Embroidery on the skin is a very complex process that requires special skills and accuracy. There are several types of embroidery on a leather basis. In each case, certain tools and materials are required, but the principle of creation is not too different.
Preparation of tools and materials
Do-it-yourself embroidery on leather is made using the following tools:
- Hoop for fixing the material. You can use any analogue of the latch.
- Special needles for working with leather. You can use regular needles for embroidery, provided that holes are first made in the skin for puncture.
- Dense lining that will prevent tearing of the fabric, deformation and evenly allow embroidery to lie down.
- You can use natural or synthetic threads for embroidery.
Additional iron, scissors and chalk may be needed. It is worth choosing the right skin that will be easy to work with.
Secrets about embroidery
Earlier, embroidery on leather was made exclusively in workshops, where experienced craftsmen knew a lot aboutwork. Now, leather finishing by means of embroidery can also 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 warp allows stitches to be stitched closer and more compactly together.
- Sheepskin is suitable for those who are just starting to learn how to work with leather. It is undesirable to use stretch material. Panels are selected that have not been 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. There is an adhesive base on the dublin, which is fixed by thermal action.
- In order not to damage the skin with a needle, getting confused in the location of holes, you can immediately pierce the canvas with an awl or a thick needle along the contour.
Other recommendations may be relevant when choosing non-standard finishing materials.
Features of embroidery with beads
Beadwork on the skin is used to create jewelry, belts, brooches, decorative items to decorate clothes. Sometimes paintings and other interior decorations are created in this way.
To create an elementary product, it is worth preparing:
- Select a thumbnail image.
- Prepare two pieces of leather of the same size.
- Piecenon-woven lining.
- Needle for embroidery on beads.
- Beads in matching colors.
The embroidery process is quite simple:
- The drawing is transferred to one of the pieces with a ballpoint pen.
- Next, the process of embroidery with beads is carried out, as on ordinary fabric. Before starting work, it is worth putting interlining under the skin so that the holes do not expand and the skin itself does not break through.
- After the whole drawing is ready, a second piece of leather is glued or stitched from the thread side. With the help of this technique, the thread and embroidery knots are hidden.
Embroidery on the skin, where the main finishing material is beads, is made in the same way as jewelry. It is possible not to cover the seams on the reverse side with a piece of leather.
Various techniques for decorating leather
In addition to standard embroidery with threads and beads, sometimes you can find samples that show machine embroidery on leather. 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 the hole in the skin under the tape will be larger, the material must be dense.
Embroidery on the skin with ribbons is made 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 working with similar finishingmaterials is the same.
To make the work look more original, several techniques are often used to make one drawing. In addition to threads, ribbons and beads, metal buttons and staples can be used. Sequins will help to make the product brighter. Buttons and rhinestones will give the pattern more originality, making the contours and individual elements more expressive.
