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Blog > Creative Embroidery Techniques with Leather by Di van Niekerk
Don't you just love this little girl with her jeans and leather belt?
And look at her leather shoes ♥
In Cape Town we have a wonderful leather shop called Woodheads (est. 1867) and we get our leather off cuts from them.
I will show you examples of where we used leather in our embroidery. Maybe you too will have some ideas for your embroidery projects. I would love to see!
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Girl Reaching KIT
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Here we used a strip of leather for her belt…
A leather needle, also known as a Glovers needle, is recommended for this kind of embroidery. These needles have a triangular point that allows them to pierce and pass through tough materials such as leather and suede, without tearing.
The little loops of her jeans were made separately and added on top afterwards.
Her little shoes – also made of leather and stitched in place with a matching thread.
Aren’t they lovely?
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House with a Picket Fence
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See how the rock in the foreground was created with a grey piece of leather?
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Here is another view. When making rocks or stones in a project, leather is a good choice for an interesting texture!
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A Pot of Cosmos
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This pot is made with a piece of leather and has a distinct texture. An easy way to create pots.
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Look at the one below…
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A Beautiful Place
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Here the pot next to the chair is made with leather. Quick and easy way to add a pot in the design.
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Close-up view...
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Oranges and Bougainvillea
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Here is another example of a pot made with leather. See the brown pot on the left in the foreground? It was stitched in place with a matching thread and almost invisible stab stitches.
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I hope this inspires you to create new things. Enjoy your stitching!
Love
Di
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