Silk Ribbon Embroidery for Beginners | Tutorial

Learn all the essential techniques for working with silk ribbon to create stunning three-dimensional embroidery designs with embroidery designer and author Lorna Bateman. This is the ideal video for someone new to silk ribbon embroidery. This tutorial uses one of Lorna's beautiful floral embroidery kits for the demonstration.
The video covers how to trace your design on to fabric, how to tack fabric together and how to use an embroidery hoop. You will learn how to use silk ribbon to create pretty woven roses and rosebuds.
You can find Lorna's silk ribbon kits, patterns & prints and haberdashery materials on her website www.lornabatemanembroidery.com

[@BubbasChibi]

I purchased a throw pillow years ago, and the reason I have always loved it is because of the ribbon embroidery. I'm so happy that I found your tutorial because now I think I can do this!! Thank you

[@melindam3416]

I am just at the beginning stages of learning about ribbon embroidery. This was lovely. So easy to follow and it makes me feel like I can really do this!

[@lornabateman7002]

Hi Melinda. It is a lovely craft. The more you do it, the easier it becomes. Just be gentle and manipulate the ribbon as opposed t pulling it like a thread. 👍💗

[@Schatzie301]

I am so thrilled. I was able to male a beautiful silk rose on my first try. Thanks for a great tutorial.

[@lornabateman7002]

Great Mary Ellen - I love getting feedback like that. Hoping to do more tutorials as soon as 100% back on my feet. Apologies for the delay in replying. 👍🥰

[@Schatzie301]

@@lornabateman7002 Lorna so sorry to hear you have been ill. Hope you are on the mend.

[@fleurdrose5504]

I bought your book and am absolutely inspired by everything in it.

[@carolreid9755]

Thank you Lorna, so glad I accidently found your channel and your website. I have purchased your book and today I received this taster kit. I am binding my hoop as I watch this video and will spend tomorrow in following you along on the kit. Fingers crossed I do it justice.

[@DSmith-pc9jn]

Thanks Lorna. It is my introduction to the art and I enjoyed it.

[@lornabateman7002]

Pleasure - enjoy stitching - very addictive craft :-)

[@catherinetriplett5584]

THANK YOU! Always thought silk ribbon embroidery was difficult...you made that look doable. 😍 🌹

[@lornabateman7002]

Pleasure! It just becomes easier the more you do it!!

[@odulcina]

I am in love with silk ribbon embroidery ... adding this to my junk journal covers :) TFS 🌺🌷

[@lornabateman7002]

Its a lovely and addictive form of embroidery! Would love to see what you do with this!👍💖

[@odulcina]

@@lornabateman7002 i started doing some embroideries this year, to add on my junk journals. If you go to my channel, you will see lots of examples and I will post new videos with embroideries as soon as will create some (will link your tutorials ).

[@carriebagshaw5535]

Marvelous. Exactly what I needed to know to get started. Thank you!

[@lornabateman7002]

Pleasure Carrie - it is not a difficult craft - you just need to be gentle with the ribbon and manipulate it! Enjoy stitching!❤

[@katedavis9905]

Thank you your detailed tutorial. I'm inspired!

[@lornabateman7002]

Great kate - hoping to get more out asap. 💖

[@pamfrank3962]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience

[@lornabateman7002]

Thanks Pam. Hoping to do more soon!! 👍💕

[@ChillyWilly0810]

Love this tutorial! Can't wait to give it a go

[@thelinnjo]

Thank you! Love your step by step instructions. So informative.

[@patfleming6605]

A beautiful tutorial. Very well explained and demonstrated

[@lornabateman7002]

Thank you - always good to get lovely feedback :-)

[@gayatrijohnston]

Thanks a bunch for teaching ribbon embroidery

[@lornabateman7002]

Pleasure - hoping to do more soonest 👍❤️

[@jacquiphillips2462]

Beautiful work Lorna. I’m new to embroidery and will certainly try out silk embroidery. You have explained it so well, I only hope I can do your teaching justice. Once again, many thanks. Xx 💕💕

[@cindykrogmeier4565]

I watched all you videos in one sitting. I absolutely love your tutorials. Can't wait to see what's next. Thank you

[@lornabateman7002]

Hi Cindy - wow you are a sucker for punishment😜 I will be onto making more asap. Have a number that I want to work on, hopefully within the next two week! Thank you for lovely compliments - watching all of them is definitely a big one 💖

[@jacquiphillips2462]

Beautiful ribbon work Lorna. You make it look easy but I’m sure it isn’t. Thank you very much for sharing your enormous skills. It makes me want to try and emulate your talents. Xx 💕💕

[@lornabateman7002]

Hi Jacqui. Thank you for the lovely comments. It is honestly not a difficult form of embroidery. It is just a case of practice and getting a feel for the ribbon as opposed to working with threads. There are a limited number of stitches too. Try it - it is addictive! 👍💕

[@jacquiphillips2462]

@@lornabateman7002 Thanks Lorna; I’ve already placed an order with you for the beginner’s pack. Fingers crossed. Xx 💕💕

[@nadin3627]

Very beautiful work!

[@jacquiphillips2462]

You’re so clever Lorna; thank you for all your tips, I’m sure they’ll be invaluable. Xx 💕💕

[@samanthaphillips5102]

Hello Lorna! I love it!! I can see why you say that stitching with the silk ribbon brings you such joy! You have created some very beautiful flowers on this video. I really enjoyed watching this video, and I hope to try this myself once I have the ribbon. Thank you very much for the well instructed tutorial. I am going to visit your website now. Many Thanks, Samantha😊

[@sujatadey4698]

Thank you for your video 👍

[@natureluvr_d7186]

Exciting! Thanks for posting.

[@lornabateman7002]

Pleasure - need to do some more when I can free myself up 🌺❤️

[@luteabanks659]

It's lovely! Thank You!!!

[@lornabateman7002]

Much appreciated 👏💖

[@IrmaTriYunita]

Lovely.....thanks for your tutorial

[@lornabateman7002]

Pleasure more coming asap👍🥰

[@leonarichards7771]

U need a light table for tracing. Love your work

[@lornabateman7002]

Hi Leona - thank you for the feedback and compliments. I do have a lightbox for tracing which I use all the time. For beginners it is easier to use the window without the outlay of purchasing one, especially if they are not sure they will carry on with embroidery. Is that what you mean? I would be nowhere without my lightbox - love it 😍

[@seenatp8633]

Nice stich

[@prettyflowers5699]

Hello Lorna thank you for sharing this. I have a question for you :). Do I have to use Muslim? Can I make these (roses in silk) on a regular quilt and just add them to a block Im working on (ie) cotton?

[@lornabateman7002]

Hi there. Apologies for the delay in getting back to you. It has been an extremely difficult past year for me and I have not been on KZbin so only getting back to some social media now. Muslin just makes the whole process far easier - I would still use muslin but then cut ti away right up to the embroidery before stitching the blocks together.❤

[@seriouslyreal2693]

Great video

[@lornabateman7002]

Thank you 💖

[@Sarah79ss]

Tku for the good tutorial. Pls.tell me which fabric is ideal for it. Also, would appreciate close ups. Tku.

[@lornabateman7002]

Hi Sarah. Thank you for the lovely comments. I am working on improving closeups - all new for me filming with a phone. I use silk dupion, cotton and linen cotton blend. Cotton probably the easiest if you are a beginner. Does that help?❤️

[@Sarah79ss]

@@lornabateman7002 thank you Lorna.

[@martymattoon7231]

How did you do stem?? Pearl cotton,and couch it on?? Embroidery thread and stem stitch??

[@lornabateman7002]

I am away on holiday in the US at the moment. As soon as I am back I will answer you 💖

[@emmari0601]

Wonderful, - thank you SO much! :)

[@lornabateman7002]

Absolute pleasure - hope it helped you 🌸💖

[@jeanjones7486]

Love this session. Could you bring the work closer to the camera. Thank u so much.

[@ChillyWilly0810]

What is a crayon embroidery pencil? A normal crayon or something special?

[@choppysocks]

I was going to ask the same!

[@lornabateman7002]

My sincere apologies for the extreme delay in replying - my past year has not been easy! They are a soft pencil crayon that is suitable for tracing embroidery designs onto fabric. They mostly brush off as you work. They are used extensively in Japanese embroidery. They come in a variety of colours so that you can use dark or light fabrics. Hope that helps a bit. Lorna

[@MoMaryR]

Thanks for sharing. Really enjoyed. Is the side ribbon stitch just placed at each side or is through the side edge of the ribbon?

[@lornabateman7002]

Yes it is but you enter the ribbon on the side as well. I demonstrate it in the other silk ribbon video. Hope that helps👍❤️

[@MoMaryR]

@@lornabateman7002 Thank you

[@ljeanwoe]

Beautiful name! Lol

[@saltlifegull4091]

Where do I buy real silk ribbon in the U.S.? Will poleyster ribbon work? Great video!

[@lornabateman7002]

Hi Leah. I do not work with synthetics as you do not get the same soft effect as you do with pure silk. There are a number of companies selling silk ribbon in the USA - River Silks, Mary Jo Hiney and Treenway Silks spring immediately to mind. Just google it - sure you will find lots of designers selling and hand dyeing ribbons. Hope that helps!

[@margaritaborisovsky6985]

Thank You very much! I would like to have a kit, that you are talking about in your tutorial. Is there a way to buy it?

[@lornabateman7002]

Hi Margarita . Glad you enjoyed it. You can find all the kits on my website - www.lornabatemanembroidery.com/product/a-taste-of-silk-ribbon-embroidery-pinks/ Hope that helps. - Lorna

[@lornabateman7002]

Hi Margarita - you can find the kit on my website! www.lornabatemanembroidery.com/product/a-taste-of-silk-ribbon-embroidery-pinks/ Hope that helps:-) Sorry I seem to have missed this.

[@devotedtravelers]

What's the name of fabric you use?

[@lornabateman7002]

In this case it is simply a cream cotton fabric but I also do use dupion silk and linen/cotton blend fabric in my designs as well!🌸

[@cherierainwater4604]

Camera needs to be closer to your stitches so we can see.

[@lornabateman7002]

I have just upgraded my phone so the videos will definitely improve 👍♥️

[@kikiliz44]

Very neat but it would help the viewer if you can zoom in small detailed work. Thank you. Kikiliz

[@lornabateman7002]

Will do - am getting better at filming 👍🌸

[@googleuser4772]

At the beginning of video, it was very light cotton. Zoom in Focus is clearer. This was filmed too far. Lighting also, poor sorry.. :(

[@lornabateman7002]

Hi Vicki thank you for your feedback and yes I am aware of the problems. I now have a lower camera stand and as soon as I get a chance I will film this again - Lorna

[@googleuser4772]

@@lornabateman7002 oh.. Thanks for understanding.. 🕊

[@lornabateman7002]

@@googleuser4772 I have since bought loads of new equipment so hopefully with the next video you should see an improvement 👍

[@Sabbirahussaini94]

It's too hard😪😪😪😪😪

[@lornabateman7002]

Just gone slowly and practise makes perfect 👍🌸