Ribbon Embroidery

Ribbon Embroidery Course

A beautifully curated course introducing the art of ribbon embroidery, where delicate silk and satin ribbons are transformed into elegant floral designs and textured embellishments.

This course is thoughtfully structured to help students build strong foundational skills, understand ribbon behaviour, and confidently create dimensional embroidery designs—not just follow steps, but truly understand the craft.

🧵 Course Overview

Duration: 4 Weeks
Frequency: 1 Day per Week
Class Length: 1.5 Hours per Session
Day : Thurdays
Timings: Between 4pm to 7:30pm
Fee : $75 per week

🎯 Course Goal

By the end of this course, students will:

Understand the fundamentals of ribbon embroidery
Learn how to handle and control different types of ribbons
Master essential stitches and techniques
Create dimensional floral designs
Complete a finished embroidered project
Gain confidence to continue independently

📅 Weekly course guide...

🌿 Week 1 — Foundations & Essential Techniques
Focus: Getting comfortable with tools, ribbons, and basic control

What you will learn:

Introduction to ribbon embroidery
Types of ribbons (silk, satin, organza) and their uses
Understanding fabric suitability
Preparing fabric (hooping, stabilising)
Threading ribbon needles correctly
Ribbon handling techniques (twist control, tension, lay direction)

Practical Work....
Stitch variations

👉 Outcome:
Students will create a basic sampler exploring ribbon behaviour and control.

🌸 Week 2 — Building Floral Elements

Focus: Creating simple flowers and layered textures

What you will learn:

Loop stitch techniques
Lazy daisy (detached chain) with ribbon
French knots with ribbon
Creating buds and small floral clusters
Placement and spacing for balanced design

Practical Work......
Small floral motifs
Simple leaves and stems combinations

👉 Outcome:
Students will complete a mini floral sampler panel.

🌷 Week 3 — Dimensional Embroidery Techniques

Focus: Adding depth, volume, and realism

What you will learn:

Layering petals for dimension
Folded ribbon techniques
Creating roses
Combining stitches for realistic flowers
Colour blending with ribbons

Practical Work.....
Creating 2–3 dimensional flowers
Composition planning

👉 Outcome:
Students begin their final project design layout.

🌼 Week 4 — Final Project & Finishing Techniques

Focus: Completing a polished piece

What you will learn:

Transferring designs onto fabric
Combining all learnt techniques
Securing ribbon ends neatly
Finishing methods (framing, mounting, or appliqué use)
Care and preservation of ribbon embroidery

Practical Work.....
Complete a final project such as:
Floral hoop art
Embellished cushion panel
Decorative fabric piece

👉 Outcome:
A completed ribbon embroidery project ready for display or gifting.

🧺 What to bring....

To ensure a smooth learning experience, students are required to bring the following:

✂️ Essential Tools

Embroidery hoop (6”–8” recommended)
Ribbon embroidery needles (Chenille needles – assorted sizes)
Small sharp scissors
Hand sewing needles
Pins
Fabric marking tools (tailor’s chalk or fabric pen)
Measuring tape
Ribbons & Threads.....
Silk or satin ribbons (variety of widths recommended):
2mm
4mm
7mm
10mm
Embroidery threads (matching or coordinating colours)
Regular sewing thread
Suggested Fabrics....
Base fabric (medium weight, suitable options include):
Cotton
Linen
Cotton blends
Practice fabric pieces
Optional: stabiliser or interfacing

★★ Please note the weekly breakdown is a guide only. Every learner is different some might be slow while others fast. The content will be covered eitherways within the 4 weeks. ★★