Clara Nartey

Sketching a Fist

To kick off the “Stitch the Sketch” series, in this episode, I sketch a simple hand that’s curled into a fist.
Shading on fabric by varying distance between stitches
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Here are images of the front and back of the completed work.  
Stitch the Sketch Episode 1: Sketching a Fist
“A Fist” – FRONT
 
Stitch the Sketch Episode 1; Sketching a Fist
“A Fist” – BACK

And below is the video showing how I go about stitching “Sketching a Fist” that you see  in the images above.

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Tips, Techniques, and Tools

Varying Distance Between Stitch Lines for Effective Shading

  • To simulate the look of a pencil sketch on fabric, use a light-colored fabric (white or ivory will work) and dark colored thread
  • If you’re not comfortable showing off the stitches on the back of your work, match the color of your backing fabric with the color of your bobbin thread.
  • Shading involves moving your work back and forth in the area you want to shade
  • Shading different values with thread sketching:
    • For dark value shading – stitch lines close to each other
    • For light value shading – stitch lines at a distance from each other – show more space between stitch lines
I’d love to hear your comments and answer your questions. Warmest Regards, Clara's Signature     Watch all the Thread Sketching  Videos and Learn the Thread Sketching Tips & Techniques.