Drawing with Thread

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Transform Fabric into Art: Master Realistic Embroidery with “Drawing with Thread”

Have you ever admired those intricate embroidery pieces that look like drawings—and wondered how they’re created? Domestika’s best‑selling course “Drawing with Thread” by renowned embroiderer and illustrator Cecilia Santamaria Mandujano teaches you to bring your sketches to life using just black thread, fabric, and a needle.

👩‍🎨 Meet Your Instructor: Cecilia Santamaria Mandujano

Ceci Santamaria Mandujano, based in Mexico City, is an acclaimed embroiderer known for her realistic black‑thread illustrations. She’s collaborated with brands like Bleiz, Cetrería de México, and COATS, creating nature-inspired pieces that blend precision and artistry.

📚 What You’ll Learn

This beginner-friendly, project-based course includes 19 lessons (~3h 22m) and 15 downloadable resources. Guided by Ceci herself, you’ll learn how to:

  • 🧭 Transfer Your Drawing: Trace your sketch onto fabric cleanly using practical transfer methods.
  • 🪡 Embroider in Black Thread: Master stitches for lines, volume, textures, gradients, and shading.
  • 🎨 Build Realism: Combine linear strokes, dark areas, and texture details to achieve depth.
  • 🌿 Craft a Final Piece: Embroider a majestic animal portrait or botanical design to completion.

🎯 Who Is This Course For?

  • ✨ Illustrators and artists seeking a tactile, textile medium.
  • 🧵 Embroidery lovers eager to learn realistic thread‑drawing techniques.
  • 🎨 Creatives who want to turn their hand-drawn art into fabric masterpieces.
  • 🆕 Absolute beginners—no previous embroidery required!

💡 Why Take It on Domestika?

  • 🌟 Top-rated: 100% positive reviews from 74 students who loved the teacher’s approach.
  • 📁 Rich resources: 15 downloadable files to use during the lessons.
  • 🌍 Multilingual subtitles: Lessons available in Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, and Dutch.
  • 🎥 High-quality videos: Professionally shot for clarity and ease of learning.
  • 🖼️ Complete project: Finish a full embroidered drawing—a jaguar portrait—to showcase your new skill.

📈 Final Thoughts

“Drawing with Thread” offers a refreshing take on illustration—where a needle becomes your pen and fabric becomes the canvas. Under Ceci’s guidance, you’ll learn how to build texture, depth, and life into your work, creating a stunning piece you’ll be proud to display or gift.

If you’re curious about embroidery or looking to expand your artistic toolkit, this course is a beautiful and satisfying creative journey.

👉 Ready to Start Stitching?

Click the button below to enroll and begin your journey into realistic embroidery today. Domestika often offers flash sales—so you might find this gem for under $1!

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