Making An Embroidered Moth Brooch // Emperor Moth
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- čas přidán 1. 12. 2021
- Today I'm going over how I make embroidered and beaded bug brooches! In this case moths, but I also want to make a few beetles. It's time to strain the eyes and shoulders and embroider away for hours on end!
Materials:
craft felt, needles (beading and sewing), thread, embroidery floss, beads, sequins, pin backs, buckram (optional)
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Please make more videos like this when you can. Love how the moths and their little beetle friend turned out.
yess i love seeing the crafting alsomthe things she makes are always soooo pretty
Thank you Renata!
First, I would watch a million of these, so please do make more! This comes at a great time since I have a huge project coming up that involves me creating a large moth piece, and while I had already decided against painting it, I was still waffling between whether to embroider or bead it, and now I see I could do both! It's likely going to be about 11" in length, and I'm so glad I saw this, because now I know I can work on it as a patch completely separate from the garment it's going to be attached to.
Thank you Lilah! A big 11" moth sounds pretty fabulous to me!
@@TheClosetHistorian It turned out wonderfully! She took much longer than I anticipated, but I always underestimate the time projects are going to take me, so that was almost a given. There are probably a few things I would do a bit differently (namely not making it so large!) but overall I'm happy with the results and will definitely be doing more in the future.
I'm very excited to see you continue all of your projects. Perhaps a happy jewel bug friend for every completed ensemble?
@@Scapeh Don't tempt me now...😂❤
This is like a really sophisticated version of those bead pets I used to make all the time in elementary school. Now that I've said that I feel an intense need to make a beaded frog to put on my jean jacket.
Very cool! I feel like you could do this very thing and make them into holiday ornaments. I have some vintage ornaments my grandmother made in the 1950s of things like little wreaths, other holiday themed items, out of felt, embroidered and sparkly with sequins and beads! Your project reminds me so much of those ornaments! :)
This is a great idea! I know what my mom is getting this year 😂
@@hanananah Cool! They really are the cutest ornaments, and I love that my grandmother made them by hand in the 40s & 50s. Some are felt shapes that she put a little stuffing in, then embellished with sequins & beads. Some are a ball shape, which I think are styrofoam spheres, and she made these cool patterns with ribbon & sequins by sticking pins into the balls. Just the coolest vintage ornament crafting. It's a testament to their longevity that in 2021, I'm still using them on my very own tree :)
Thank you! Ornaments sound super cute! It would be so fun to do a crafting night with friends with supplies and have everyone make a few over cookies and a nice fire in the hearth ❤
The universe must be channeling embroidery bc I have started trying my hand at embroidery… I am making a cape out of an old wool blanket, so I thought putting an embroidery design as a way to cover the, ehem, moth holes, would be quite clever. It is, in fact, incredibly time consuming! Yours looks fantastic, and I wish I had some beads on hand.
It is clever, and it's also a "thing." Lots of thrifty folk like to patch rather than replace. It used to be looked down upon because it showed the world you were too poor and low class to afford nice things. Now most people don't give a flying hockey puck what others think, and love to use their creativity to enhance their world.
...that's genius... I need to learn more embrouder than just chain stitch...
To cover a moth hole with an embroidered moth is ingenious, thank you.
@@bunhelsingslegacy3549 actually chain stitch is incredibly versatile. Just by varying the thickness of the thread and size of your stitch you can make anything from a heavy thick line to a fine whispy one. If you lay your heavy chain stitch close together it’s an effective fill stitch and it has the advantage of being great around curves, even tight ones. If you do a fairly large chain stitch in a fairly (not too fine or you won’t see it) fine metallic thread it looks like real chain laid onto your fabric, and because it handles curves with ease it’s a fantastic outline and/or lettering stitch. Chinese embroideries using just chain stitch and silk thread are amazing, and while I can’t aspire to those heights, I’ve embroidered many a motif using just chain stitch.
The quote of the day" Dust is part of the look! I don't dust!"
You are my new hero!!!
I am going for a haunted mansion vibe always 😂🖤🕸
This is just SO gorgeous. It's so fluffy.
Thank you Lin! The fluff is the best part really 😍
So pretty. I love these, they’re gorgeous. I’d love to see more….that beetle looks fabulous. I’ve needle woven butterflys’ with seed beads before but the embroidery adds a lovely textural note that’s very effective. Also just a note, and you may already be aware of this Bianca, and may just prefer to do it the way you did, in which case, cool bananas, but you don’t have to remove the paper loops from embroidery threads. Keeping them on just makes it a little easier to store the threads. The trick is, you don’t pull from the longer free end that’s towards the outside of the skein cos that’ll tangle. You need to use the shorter end that’s on the inside of the skein, which will pull thru cleanly. Oh and just for informations sake, a male moth usually has feathered antennae because he uses them to sniff out the females who produce pheremones to attract males. The males feathered antennae act like little nets to capture the female pheromone molecules.
I somehow never knew that about skeins! Thanks for the tip! I'm a very casual embroiderer haha
Wow! So glad I read this comment! Thanks for the tip!
Very interesting about the antennae.
Good tip 👍
Learning to embroider is my creative project for this winter and I like storing my materials in a neat looking way 😎
Thank you! The feathered antennae are so cute 😂 You mean to say one isn't supposed to end up with a big ball of tangled thread?! Interesting 😅
This isn't "occasionally crafting", this is fine art! Love your beadings and embroidery.
Thank you!
YES, a beetle video please! I would love to see more of those little guys.
So beautiful!!! You blow me away every time Bianca!
Would love to see an Egyptian scarab broach! That would be very The Mummy like. As much as I frown upon the cultural theft from the actual digs that happened in the 1920s, one must admit that the Archeologist look has been a major historical fashion icon.
I think this video is also a great example of why handmade items like these are so "expensive". I don't think the average person realizes the immense amount of time and effort that goes into these gorgeous tiny pieces.
Yay to an Egyptian scarab broach!
Oh yes! I would love to see this as well!
Thank you Rachel! I can promise I have now made 4 scarabs....
I was about to go to bed. Screw sleep, moth brooches matter
Sleep is important! But I'm an insomniac myself so...
I am not Goth. I do, however, sew. I was drawn to you because of the quality of instruction, explanation, and good old glam at the end of almost every video. I have come to love your style. I enjoy listening to you ramble about just about anything. ( loved your vacation vids!) I also learned to knit, crochet and embroider at my mother's knee. I remember getting a patch craft kit one year whose sole purpose was to teach and provide practice to master the blanket stich. I have fond memories. I absolutely love your embrodered, beaded brooches. The moths, both of them, are lovely. But what surprised me the most was the beetle. I wasn't expecting much. I mean, a beetle? It is exquisite!!! Beyond beautiful. I would proudly wear that to church with all my old lady friends chuckling and saying that's Maggie. Senorita Bianca, you are a gem. I have observed a kind, gentle heart with with an incredible creative brain.I would be proud and honored to call you friend and hang out with you. You have poured so much joy into my life by teaching me, a stranger. For FREE!!! Please know how much you are valued and appreciated by your subbies. 😊
Thank you Margarita! ❤
I just want you to know I grow more fond of your videos all the time.
also yes 100% wood love a beetle video
Thank you Kendall!
*Werner Herzog voice*: I would like to see the beetle.
I can't accurately express to you how much I love your bug themed projects. If I weren't already in the middle of one embroidery project (a welcome to night vale/the magnus archives throw pillow) and starting another (a Gryffindor flag for my secret santa) I would totally be doing a Silence of the Lambs death's head hawkmoth as a brooch. By the way, you've turned me onto brooches. I now have a tiny spider and 2 black cameos.
I very much appreciated imagining Herzog saying that, a gift I say 😂✨ Thank you!
I am amazed! I tried to avoid watching this video, as I have had an irrational fear of moths since childhood. Early this morning, the house was quiet so I decided to take a peek at it. Seeing the images while listening to your calm voice and informative narrative allowed me to appreciate the beauty of moths which has resulted in a lessening of my fear of them. I was able to watch the entire video! Your moth pins (as well as the beetle pin) are exquisite. I especially like how you mixed beads, sequins and embroidery. Have you considered adding moths to hair accessories (e.g. making decorative moth hair combs, hair clips or a tiara)?
You have inspired me to make a hummingbird pin using the techniques you employed making the moth and beetle pins. I already have beads, sequins, embroidery thread, felt and the necessary notions sitting in my sewing/craft room. I anticipate starting my hummingbird pin after the holidays. I have collected a small assortment of hummingbird pins, most of which are affixed to my hats. We are lucky to have hummingbirds year-round and I so enjoy watching them zoom around the feeders on our balcony.
That's wonderful! I applaud your courage.
Thank you for watching past the fear Janet! The best bugs are ones that don't move becuase they are jewelry I always say 😅❤ And hummingbirds are gorgeous!
I would love to see the beetle. And more things like this. Really enjoyed and will be give this a try myself soon.
Thank you Amy!
I would definitely like to see a beetle video.
OMG, Those moths are gorgeous! With my aged, arthritic hands I can only watch someone do such detailed work. That beaded beetle as well as the moths will look wonderful on one of your Madragora bodices, or coat. BTW, your hair looks very nice the way you've fixed it.
Thank you Judy!
These are just amazing brooches. I would love to see more "crafty" videos, so bring on the beetle!
Thank you Deborah!
Of course we want a beetle video! And YEA! for the moths. SO satisfying.
Thank you Rebecca!
Oh my goodness, this is so inspiring. I've been swooning over those travel lore brooches since you featured them a while back but it will be a while before I can afford one of those lovelies. I did come across some embroidered felt bug ornaments at Target a week or so ago and grabbed a couple to make into brooches. I may have to pull those out and get them converted this weekend.
As always, thank you for such great content - I would love if this became a series of videos here on your channel.
On the label note - would you ever consider selling some version of your Closet Historian labels? Or even perhaps labels that say "Inspired by Closet Historian" or "The Closet Historian made me do it"😄
Your videos have been instrumental in developing my skills and redefining my wardrobe, and I'd be tickled to add CH labels to some of my garments.
Thank you Aj! Now I want to browse Target's holiday selection 😂 It may be fun to make "Made by a Closet Historian" labels sometime!
Absolutely gorgeous Bianca...I am always up for more embroidery and bug content...there is never too much...have a great week/weekend 🕸🕸🕸🕸🕸🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞🦂🦂🦂🦂🦂🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌
Thank you Raelene! 🖤
These remind me of the amazing embroidery work of Michele Carragher on Game of Thrones. I would definitely like to see more beaded bug tutorials.
Her work is sunning!!! Thank you ❤
I would LOVE a beetle video please!!! I would watch so many videos of you making these
I love your insect and spider brooches. When I was a kid, in the sixties, I remember brooches made of live beetles with a chain to the clasp. They had gems stuck to their carapace and it has always horrified me. Yours on the other hand, are stunningly beautiful (the live beetles were beautiful too but better free with ordinary beetles. I was a sensitive kid and would have freed any brooches I came across despite what the owner said!)
The Moths are outstanding. Love them.💜🖤💜🖤
Thank you Fay! 💜
They are so beautiful! Love seeing you making a beetle, too. 🤗
Thank you!
I can not thank you enough for making these videos. You have sparked my creativity and I am having a blast sewing beads and nailheads on to felt. You are a fabulous inspiration.
Thank you Michelle!
I've never been so early but I got to attend my Graduation. Darn it. Can't wait to watch after
Congrats on your graduation!
Congratulations on graduating!
Well done Bee, well done. Yes, please. A beatle video would be most welcome. Thank you. I so enjoy your postings : )
Thank you!
*goes into the basement storage to retrieve my embroidery kit* such a fun hobby thanks for an inspiration refresher!
Your moth friends brooches are so beautiful and fluffy and magical. Please make them as often as you would like
Thank you!
Those are very cute! I've recently also gotten into bead embroidering brooches and it's been a fascinating thing to learn.
I recently made a scarab beetle through stumpwork embroidery and it's a delightful brooch now. The stumpwork technique allows you to make things much more 3D and pose-able!
Thank you Joelle!
I thought that I was the only embroiderer into bugs. Thanks
Love them definitely want to see a beetle video
Thank you Stacey!
Love love love your embroidered moth brooch! This video was so satisfying to watch since I do thread painting as a side hustle. So I could embroider while watching you embroider and it's like we're embroidering together! lol 🤣
Thank you Kathryn!
Your videos are very relaxing and bring a smile to my face. Yes, please make as many of these videos as your time permits! Thank you for keeping life interesting and unique!
Thank you Kathryn!
Love this so much! Never apologize for your crafting videos because they are consistently mesmerizing!
Thank you Jenna!
I LOVE these! I can imagine having a shadow box full of embroidered, beaded, sequined insects that I occasionally take out one (or several) to wear. How fun!
Thank you! I indeed have a shadowbox project in the works, and another naturalist inspired display too....coming soon!
Yes! Please do a beetle how-to video. These broaches are Stunning!
Thank you Dori!
Yes to any andall videos about embroidery! I love embroidery
I adore watching you beading/embellishing and would watch as many videos on this that you would care to make
Thank you Emma!
Your creativity never ceases to amaze! So much inspiration in one video!
Thank you ZitaAnne!
ummmm... yes. I need to make one of these! Loved they way they turned out! Thank you for breaking down projects like this, and the hats too! These are things I've always dreamt of making (I always pictured myself as Sophie in Howells Moving Castle, dying to work in that hat shoppe haha), but never knew how or where to begin! Feeling more motivated to finish up my quilting so I can try a brooch! ALSO found a great 80's cicada brooch with green/blue enameled wings and a sparkly little body (so pretty)! I have yet to take it out on the town!
Thank you Siobhan! Sophie's hat shop is goals (and so is Howl lol) Good find on the cicada!
Hello. I am sitting here embroidering tea towels for Christmas gifts. :) I am a little obsessed. I'm loving those moths, though.
Thank you Roxie! I love a cute tea towel! I always stop myself from getting ones out becuase I don't yet have a kitchen...
absolutely stunning! Really enjoyed your creativity process. The beetle is spot on. Would enjoy watching making one.
Thank you Karen!
Dearest Bianca, I love Cartwright’s!!! I have shopped with them several times … pretty moth!!! You do beautiful work!!! 💐💐💐
Thank you Alice! I just picked up some more copper sequins this week from them ✨
Such cute friends for the sewing room, you really did well to capture the texture of their puffy little bodies!👏
Thank you penny! The floofy fur is my favorite part 😂❤
Bianca, you are so creative and talented! I find myself very inspired to try my hand at broach making and beadwork. The way you explain it makes the steps easy to follow and the different techniques very clear. Thanks for such a great tutorial/demonstration video! Those moths are gorgeous. Also, I'd definitely love a beetle video.
Thank you Darcie! ❤
The way you explained each step is so helpful! This project has definitely given me some ideas! I, for one, would also be interested in a beetle video. Also very excited to see these brooches along with the gown… I bet it is going to look fabulous!
Thank you Jess!
Absolutely beautiful! If you're needing a reason to make more jewelry, consider this as a "yes, please".
Thank you Anita! Don't tempt me... 😂
Oooh. These turned out so amazing. I've made felt brooches before but I haven't added beads. The mix of textures really is lovely. I especially love the addition of the pearlescent and iridescent sequins.
Thank you Emily!
Love this beautiful moth more videos like this please 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖💖💖
You are so talented! So beautiful!
Thank you Christena!
These are gorgeous!!! I learn something every time I watch you!! Can't wait to see these on you!!!
Thank you Sarah!
This was so fun! I’d love to see more accessories in bug form. ❤️
I was *just* looking for embroidered insect brooches, too. Further proof that you are a national treasure!
Thank you Alexi! 😂❤
Yes please. A beetle video would be great,thanks.💖
Bianca you never cease to amaze me with you easthetic and talent 😍
Thank you Charlotte!
Ooooo……I vote yes for a beetle video. Loved this so much!
Gorgeous Emperor moths & beetle! Came for the embroidery techniques...stayed for the Saturnia pavonia tutorial.
Thank you!!
The females are larger with bigger bodies, sluggish during the day & flies around at night...I think I might be an Emperor Moth. Beautiful work! I'm inspired to make my own moth brooches.
Same here 😂❤ Thank you Joy!
Unbelievably beautiful!!!!!!!! One of daughters will be interested in this as she loves butterflies and does amazing hand work. I hope that you wear these ALL the time xxxxxxxx
Thank you Alexandra!
They are GORGEOUS. I don't know how you have that kind of patience, but my god it was worth it.
Thank you! I just get a sort of zone 😂✨
Um, you are a genius and we are not worthy of your glory. But holy cow, when you make accessories my mind explodes!! Huzza! Brava!
Thank you Thea!! 💚
Please make more of these. You could do a whole beaded specimen frame of beetles, moths, and other winged insects. The ones you made in this video are beautiful.
Thank you Alex!
You truly are an artist and wonderful teacher.
Thank you!
I just love, love, love you beaded brooches, they are gorgeous! ❤
Thank you!
Love these 'crafty' videos. Beautiful work.
Thank you Dawn!
OMG. Please make more! Would love to watch you make the beetle! It's so satisfying to watch :)
Thank you!
Ooooo I’d love to see a praying mantis!!!!!!!!! These are fantaaastic!
Neato ! 😊 more videos like this one!!
Of course we want a beetle video 🖤🪲🖤 These turned out beautifully. Thank you for always sharing your creativity. I think I might have to make a Christmas moth for my dress this year!
Thank you Natalie! Must have Christmas moths!! ✨
You are too modest. These are every bit as stunning as Trovelore!
Thank you James! If I took a whole week away from work I could make one as fine as theirs perhaps 😂❤
This is beautiful, I haven't embroidered in ages, but may have to get my supplies out & make something. So creative as always, bravo!
Thank you Julie! Break out those supplies!
I absolutely love the brooches. More videos like this please.❤️
Thank you!
I'm not starting embroidering or sewing, but you've at least got me buying seed beads for beaded crochet. 🙂
This was so great! I would love to watch more bug brooches and bead work.
Thank you Charlene!
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing ❤
I'd love to see you make the beetle! They are all so pretty!
Thank you Gabriel!
They turned out amazing!
And yes for a beetle video, I would love to see that
Thank you!
Wow! Your beading is always so fine and well thought out. I would love a beetle beading video!
Thank you Flynn!
It is amazing how you mix the textures to create the moth. It is so lovely. I enjoy your channel so much. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you!
Wow! Just gorgeous!
Thank you Jacqueline!
Thank you for this video, and yes, I would love a beetle making video!
Love love love these, and thank you for all the details on how to make them. Now I want two like the faces of my dogs. And thanks for making me yell at the screen, "where are the antennae?" until you kindly ended my neurotic fit.
Thank you! Must include antennae I agree!
I'm definitely going have try to make something similar to this 🪲
They are all beautiful! I'm always up for crafty videos.
I've seen some adorable bee embroidery using that Turkish stitch, I will have to try it sometime :)
Thank you!
Oh gosh, they are so beautiful! Have to say I love the female moth most, so chonky and yet delicate and pretty :)
Thank you!
That brooch is just beautiful, they are both gorgeous 💕👏💛
Thank you!
Simply beautiful!
Thank you!
Beautiful colours
I am so happy you filmed the making of this brooch!! So satisfying to watch and I definitely feel inspired to try it for myself when I find the time! :D
Thank you Agnès!
Ooo! A beetle made with the beadle would be a fun video!
A work of art! Beautiful
Thank you Anne!
such a gorgeous job you ve done - thanx for sharing !!!
Gorgeous! I love him so much!
Thank you Corey!
Spectacular! What gorgeous work!
Thank you!
So pretty! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!