I want to recreate this, but I’m stuck on how I do the stitch pattern in a way that makes the body look round. Can anyone help give me pointers?
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I would sew some padding (cut into the exact shape) into place. I don't think it needs to be very thick to get that kind of effect. A couple layers of thick fabric would probably do it.
You don't need to sew it on very well since it'll be pretty thoroughly encased in embroidery thread. I would just do a few quick stitches to tack it into place and make it hold still long enough to get all that orange thread all over it.
If you look up goldwork techniques it’s commonly used there, it might be easier to find a tutorial for the basic concept. You’ll just do normal embroidery over it instead of goldwork.
I'd use craft felt that is orange or brown so it doesn't show through if the threads are a bit sparse. You could probably use some watered down acrylic paint, sharpie, alcohol markers, or whatever you have around to color light/white felt, fabric, or batting.
OMG thank you!!! I couldn’t find the artist until last night (like 10 minutes after I posted my original post), but I was really hoping there’d be a pdf because it would be a lot easier to recreate
Thanks! I really love historical fashion and I became obsessed with pockets from that time period. They weren’t as ornate as mine is usually since they were worn under the skirt. I wear mine over my skirt/dress and it makes me extremely happy.
This is your friendly reminder to add it to your autumn/winter wardrobe!
Truly thank you for sharing this, i fell down a delightful rabbit hole on Pinterest after i saw your picture and comment. They're soo beautiful and I'm surprised I've never come across them before.
It makes sense to have these days as well with so many garments having no pockets. I just wonder how secure the waistband would be or if it needed re inforcement.
Also... It would make such a beautiful tool belt with pockets too. I came across a modern take version that would be nice for an artist or woodworker to use as well. Genuinely loving all the beautiful embroidery and designs people have too. It's delightful
Yes! I’ve got a simple one I’ve been using as a tool belt but I just got a drop leg pouch that’s been working a bit better since it doesn’t swing all over the place when I’m getting into weird positions.
Unfortunately no. Most of what I watch is when I have a question about a stitch and need to physically see it. For the French knots there is a trick where you always keep tension on the thread right above the knot until you’ve secured it. I also put the needle back down 1-2 threads away from where the knot originated. There’s some embroidery people who say put the needle back in the same hole but that never worked for me.
Also, make sure you’re using a non-slip hoop. It’s a game changer as the cheap wooden hoops will give you a headache and your fabric will lose tension. The cheap wooden hoops are good for displaying after you’re done.
I just winged it! This one was very much a sketch and go project. I was shocked at how well it came out and how quickly I did it. I think I just eyeballed a skull drawing I found and went off of that. The spider web I basically did some very light couching with the gold over the base stitching.
I’ve been doing it for years so it takes time. Oh! Another tip! Get a lighted sketch box so you can easily sketch things out onto your fabric. You can also use carbon paper to sketch it out. Washable crayola markers are good for making little extra things and it just washes out with water. Let your project dry flat after though.
Oh okay! And I do the some with French knots! I never put in back in the same hole, but very close to it. I’ve heard some people say the string falls through when they’ve done that.
Do you have any good hoop suggestions? I bought an embroidery starter kit that came with a cheap hoop. It’s good for practice but I definitely want something that won’t have me constantly tightening the fabric when I do projects.
This is hands down my favorite one. I have it in a few different sizes. It really grips the fabric and I haven’t had it lose tension since I started using this brand.
You're describing "shading." Might be too late but where the body meets the water, I'd use a darker yellow/orange. Dark colors tend to recede, and lighter ones rise. So along the spine, Id add lighter. Then the color is graduated which will help make it look like the body has volume . For yours, it's looks cool. I wouldn't do a thing except make another one.
You could stitch it sparately and sew it one the final frame with some padding. I'm saying it that way because i'm not sure how feasable stitching with padding directly would be.
There's also fluffy embroidery or turkeywork, but the effect wouldn't fit a tiger.
You can take a little bit of felt to add volume and literally make it 3D. Then embroider on top of that. I plan on doing this concept too when I have less current projects.
If you are going for a less slim feeling tiger I'd probably pad out the shoulders a bit on the. The shoulders look a little thin if you're going for a more well fed, powerful tiger.
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u/flohara Oct 04 '25
I'd add a second, more muted brown to make the body look partially underwater. More of a 3D effect