For your project book, turn to p85
T his issue, we’re are delighted to bringmasterclass in embroidered hair! Inside your 48-page book, embroidery artist Rachael Dobbins (@usedthreads) shares seven step-by-step tutorials for creating realistic hairstyles plus two extra-special hair portraits for you to stitch. Try your hand at creating free-flowing locks, double buns and bantu knots, as well as on-trend ponytails, a voluminous afro, and more. Plus, discover how to select the threads to match your chosen hair colour; play hairdresser with tips for trimming and combing; and find out how to attach the different styles to your fabric. As with real hair, each design can be adapted to suit your own style and there is no right or wrong way to do it - it’s all about learning and having fun along the way!