Tulle Embroidery with Natural Flowers and Plants
A course by Olga PrinkuEmbroidery Artist
A course by Olga Prinku, Embroidery Artist
Let your creativity blossom by embroidering complex botanical compositions using dry flowers, foliage and natural materials
Flowers-on-tulle embroidery is the delicate craft of weaving natural plants and flowers onto fabric. The artist behind the creation of this practice is Olga Prinku, a renowned embroidery artist whose work has been featured in numerous publications like Martha Stewart or in fashion collections like Swarovski.
For Olga, flower-on-tulle embroidery is for those who want to slow down, observe the beauty and fragility of nature, and find a sense of calm and inner peace in doing so. In this course, Olga teaches you her methodology to create beautiful handmade pieces using organic materials.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 21 downloads
Introduction to Dry and Preserved Flowers
17 minutes, 59 seconds
How to Dry Your Own Flowers
13 minutes, 40 seconds
Preparing the Flowers
10 minutes, 38 seconds
Introduction to Hoops and Tulle Fabric
7 minutes, 18 seconds
Preparing the Hoop with Tulle Fabric
5 minutes, 52 seconds
Methods for Attaching the Flowers
10 minutes, 49 seconds
What's included in this course?
Meet Olga Prinku, artist, maker, and your teacher for this course. Hear about her creative journey that led her to create the craft of flowers-on-tulle embroidery, and how it opened doors for her to collaborate with brands like Ruth Eaton London and Anthropologie. She also shares her influences and her sources of inspiration.
Get an overview of the materials needed for the course, and learn about a variety of dry, preserved plants and flowers. Olga teaches you how to dry your own flowers using three different techniques. Then prepare your flowers by seeing how to carefully handle their delicate stalks and petals.
Delve into the embroidery phase by learning how to work with hoops and tulle fabric. Olga guides you through the process of preparing and securing your hoop with the ideal amount of tightness to achieve the best results. Learn two different methods for attaching and weaving flowers to create unique floral shapes. Then, discover how to create the crown, or the top, of your design.
After learning the different techniques, start on your own design by choosing a color palette, the flowers, and composition. Create your pattern, lay out your materials, and bring your original embroidery design to life! Then, put the final touches to your creation by adding smaller plants to create harmonious color accents.
Olga teaches you how to protect your embroidery pieces for years to come. Learn how to seal your final work to prevent damage or unraveling, and how to frame it. To wrap up the course, Olga encourages you to share your work online with the botanical embroidery community for inspiration, support, and encouragement.
What is this course's project?
Create a flowers-on-tulle embroidery piece with different weaving techniques using organic materials.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone passionate about embroidery, arts and crafts, and floral design who wants to learn a new artistic skill.
Requirements and materials
No previous embroidery experience is needed. Just the enthusiasm and patience to enjoy the process of learning an intricate new form of artistic expression.
To take this course, you need an 8-inch embroidery hoop, a 12-inch square piece of tulle fabric, a selection of dry or preserved flowers, micro tweezers, a protective mask, embroidery scissors, PVA glue and a brush. Optional materials include a scalpel, pins, wood clamps, silica for drying flowers and a tupperware container, double-sided tape, and a shadow box frame.
Reviews
- 8 months ago
Os cursos do Doemstika são sempre incríveis, acessíveis e direto ao ponto. Vale a pena!
- 10 months ago
it was great. I loved every minute -
- 1 year ago
Excelente. Muy detallado y claro en cada etapa del curso.
- 1 year ago
Encantador e inspirador o curso! Proporciona várias ideias à diferentes projetos, bem explicado e linda técnica!
- 2 years ago
Curso óltimo e muito bem explicado!
Olga has collaborated with brands like Anthropologie, 3.PARADIS, Ruth Eaton London and Swarovski. Her flowers-on-tulle work has been featured in a range of online, print and televised media internationally. From Casa Facile in Italy to Architectural Digest in the US. She has also published her own book on the craft: Dried Flower Embroidery: An Introduction to the Art of Flowers on Tulle.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
Flowers
- Introduction to Dry and Preserved Flowers
- How to Dry Your Own Flowers
- Preparing the Flowers
- U3
Materials and Methods
- Introduction to Hoops and Tulle Fabric
- Preparing the Hoop with Tulle Fabric
- Methods for Attaching the Flowers
- Creating Complex Shapes Using Flowers
- U4
Building Your Design
- Choosing Your Colour Palette
- Planning Your Final Design
- Executing Your Final Design 1
- Executing Your Final Design 2
- Executing Your Final Design 3
- U5
Protecting and Displaying Your Design
- How to Seal Your Final Work
- Framing Your Work for Display
- FP
Final project
- Tulle Embroidery with Natural Flowers and Plants
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FAQs
Botanical tulle embroidery with dried flowers is a craft technique where you attach dried or preserved flowers and plant materials onto tulle fabric using embroidery hoops, adhesives, and specialized tools, creating delicate, nature-inspired artwork.
Yes, this course is designed for beginners and covers all the basics, from selecting and preparing materials to completing your first floral embroidery hoop.
You will need tulle fabric, an embroidery hoop, dried or preserved flowers, PVA glue, micro tweezers, embroidery scissors, and templates for planning your design.
You can dry flowers for embroidery by air drying, pressing in books, or using silica gel to preserve their color and shape. The course explains each method step by step.
You'll learn how to select, dry, and prepare botanical materials, set up tulle in a hoop, arrange and attach flowers, create symmetrical designs, and seal your finished embroidery for lasting results.
Dried flowers are attached to tulle fabric using diluted PVA glue, micro tweezers, and, in some cases, careful weaving techniques for stability and durability.
Sturdy flowers like statice, lavender, and strawflower are best for air drying and embroidery, as they retain shape and color. The course provides a full list and tips for selection.