GCSE Textile Design

Hand Embroidered Bugs Although we're focussing on using Back Stitch and Satin Stitch to create our bugs during our lessons together, you might like to think about what other kind of stitches you can use in addition to these, in order to create more detailed effects. Click on the links below to refresh your memory on some Hand Embroidery stitches and give you some ideas to try out. Basic hand embroidery stitches Embroidering a bird Embroidery Time Lapse

Handy step-by-step breakdown of how to draw a bee This method can be applied to any insect you would like to draw.  Just break the insect down into its various elements and draw them one thing at a time. This goes hand in hand with the guideline method you have been introduced to in lesson time. Have a go at a couple at home as an extension task (just ask one of us if you would like to take cartridge paper home) and bring them in to be included in your coursework. Good luck!