Couture embroidery Samples

Couture Embroidery Samples

The aim was not to recreate the originals. Instead, I examined each reference, identified the details worth developing, and chose materials that would support the effect I wanted to achieve. The samples span velvet, mohair, leather, chenille, raffia, sequins, metallic elements, and a range of beads. Some pieces were completed in a single day; others required more time due to fragile fabrics or more demanding techniques.

Working through the series allowed me to see measurable progress. With every sample, I became more confident not only in stitching but also in understanding how couture embroidery functions — how choices in materials, density, and technique influence the final surface. By the end, analysing a design and deciding how to translate it into embroidery became a far more intuitive process.

Completing all thirteen samples marks an important point in my development as a couture embroidery artist. The project clarified my direction, deepened my material knowledge, and strengthened my ability to interpret high-fashion references in a professional and intentional way. Every piece in this project was made entirely by hand — using only a needle and a Luneville hook.