Silk Ribbon à la Sewing Machine - How To slide show

This is a slide show of examples and step by step how-to of Silk Ribbon embroidery on the sewing machine. This is a great lesson for those who are new to freemotion embroidery. Notice in the bottom right corner of the video block that you can make the images large enough to fill your computer screen. You can pause the slide show or fast forward or reverse using the slider at the bottom of the video.

Honey Bee Sun Set

This was a sun set that I put together for a friend's grandbaby.
The t-shirt was purchased and already had the little tucks down the center front. I added a fabric ruffle to the bottom hem and made the bloomers. The hat edge was bound in the same bee fabric.

The wings on the bees are silk and organza ribbon held together and stitched like this example. (click images for larger details) The detail of the bees and "honey" were stitched free motion.

Dragonflies

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Organza ribbon and beaded dragonflies. The antennae are made with velour thread. Yes! they are stitched with the sewing machine. Here is a beginning page showing how the wings are formed. (Click on the image for a larger view.)
Silk ribbon on the sewing machine is a great technique for beginners to free motion embroidery. It is slow paced and relaxing with FAST! results.  ginabea silk ribbon videos