Lesson 10.1
Dimensional Flower Embroidery: Folded Sequins and Pearls
In this lesson, you will explore another way to use your embroidery hook by creating a dimensional flower. You will combine large folded sequins with pearls and arrange them around a small drawn circle to form daisy-like petals. If you do not have these materials, you can watch the demonstration for ideas to use in future projects.
Materials to Prepare
Embroidery frame with mounted fabric
Lunéville hook
Embroidery thread
Large sequins suitable for folding
Pearls in assorted sizes, including approximately 5 mm
Pencil suitable for marking your fabric
Scissors
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
Draw a small circle to guide petal placement.
Make a starting lock along the circle.
Combine a pearl and a folded sequin on the hook.
Slide both elements onto the working loop and secure them with a stitch.
Arrange dimensional petals around the circle.
Explore new uses for the embroidery hook in decorative projects.
Your Practice
Draw a small circle on your fabric and make a starting lock at any point along its outline.
Place a pearl of approximately 5 mm onto the hook. Fold a large sequin as demonstrated and place it onto the hook after the pearl.
Insert the hook into the fabric and draw out a loop. Slide the sequin and pearl onto the loop, then secure the petal with a stitch.
Repeat this sequence around the drawn circle, arranging the folded sequins like the petals of a daisy.