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Embellishments - Hand Embroidery and Sewing With Beads

Hi Everyone! To wrap up the topic of embellishments we are going o take a look at hand embroidery and sewing with beads. I love this type of detail work because a little bit can make a big impact on the overall look and feel of the garment.

As promised, we are keeping it simple with just a few basic stitches. The great thing is that you can build on this and experiment with a bunch of other techniques to build on what you've learned here!

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Embellishments - Painting On Fabric

Hi Everyone! Today we get to have a bit of fun and get our hands dirty while learning some fabric painting techniques! This is a fun embellishment that you can add to a variety of items. There are many different types of paints and a variety of painting techniques to use which result in a large variety of outcomes - which is fantastic! This is something anyone can do, there are simple techniques and more complicated techniques- you don't have to consider yourself an a painting artist to use paints on fabrics. Of course, if you have that skillset, then you can really take this type of embellishment to the next level! There are some amazing designer examples, just browse Pinterest... Gucci comes to mind, but there are a lot of examples of painted denim and leather, it's all pretty inspiring!

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Embellishments - Fabric Flowers, Lace Trims, and Ruffles

Hi Everyone! Today we go deep into embellishing with fabric and lace trims. I love this type of embellishment because it adds interest and a unique look to your item without adding additional cost. Using what you have on hand to create something that stands out is the goal here! I'm excited to share with you what I've learned!

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Embellishments - Topic Overview and Pre-made Embroidered Appliqué

Hi Everyone! Let's talk about - Working with embellishments!  I've been working with adding embellishments for quite a while. I've tried many things that work well and a variety of things that were an epic failure! I'm excited to share the things I've learned with you as well as pick up new tips and suggestions from the group. Adding the right embellishment to your item gives you the opportunity to stand out and create something unique and beautiful! So let's dive into this topic and experiment with some fun new ideas and techniques. Don't worry, I am a big fan of "Keeping Things Simple" while focusing on the end result looking amazing. I promise this will be a fun month!

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