Introduction to Raised Embroidery

Do you strive to create bolder textures in your embroideries? The raised embroidery technique will enable you to transmit more emotion and volume through a needle and thread. Textile artist Adriana Torres, the founder of the Miga de Pan brand, has been dedicated to the universe of embroidery for over 10 years. She creates unique pieces that can be found on the catwalks of many brands in Paris, London, and South Korea.

In this course, Adriana teaches you the 25 stitches that she used to create her botanical alphabet and explains, step by step, the technique behind each one to create an embroidery piece. With raised embroidery, you will create textures and effects with great visual depth, giving more expression to your creations.

Get to know Adriana, her brand Miga de Pan, and some of the products that are already in stores across various countries. Discover her main influences: from visual artists to designers, architects, illustrators or textile artists.

Adriana helps you prepare your material, teaching you how to use different types of needles, threads and base frames. Start off by learning basic stitching and its variations in your first project.

Then, discover how to stitch raised embroidery by creating your own piece. Learn a variety of techniques such as: raised stem stitch, overcast stitch, quilted stitch, woven stitch using only needlework, cross stitch and knot stitch. Adriana goes through each one, showing you its characteristics and uses, giving valuable advice on how to take care of your embroidery pieces.

Adriana gives great tips on how to craft your final piece, showing you different combinations of stitches so you can find your own unique embroidery style.