THE  DEATH'S  HEAD  HAWKMOTH
3D EMBROIDERY  MASTERCLASS
THE  DEATH'S  HEAD  HAWKMOTH  3D  EMBROIDERY  MASTERCLASS

 

 

 

 

 

Turn “I COULD NEVER DO THAT”  into “I CAN'T BELIEVE I MADE THIS”

If you want to stitch impressive 3D embroidery without overwhelm, guesswork, or abandoned projects — you need clear, step-by-step guidance that shows you exactly what to do. 

Turn “I COULD NEVER DO THAT” into “I CAN'T BELIEVE I MADE THIS”

If you want to stitch impressive 3D embroidery without overwhelm, guesswork, or abandoned projects — you need clear, step-by-step guidance that shows you exactly what to do. 
Learn lifelong 3D Stumpwork embroidery skills
—While you stitch a lifelike Death’s Head Hawkmoth you’re proud to show off.
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Lifetime access  •  Rewatch anytime •  Go at your own pace
“In the past 2 weeks, I completed Stitch Gothica's Death's Head Hawkmoth piece and I love it! I haven't done this type of 3D embroidery and I learned a lot.”

— Jenn, Death's Head Hawkmoth Masterclass student

“In the past 2 weeks, I completed Stitch Gothica's Death's Head Hawkmoth piece and I love it! I haven't done this type of 3D embroidery and I learned a lot.”

— Jenn, Death's Head Hawkmoth Masterclass student

YOUR SHORTCUT TO 3D MASTERY

You don’t need to bookmark another inspirational instagram post. To stitch like this, you just need clear, step-by-step guidance you can actually follow.

Join Scarlett inside the Masterclass to gain the 3D embroidery skills you need to create dark, striking, 3D pieces of your own. Again and again.

"Let me lower the difficulty level, break things down into actionable steps and make this feel doable."  — Scarlett

The kind of embroidery that makes people say,

“Wait… you stitched that?”

Dark. Lifelike. Dimensional. Full of texture, detail, and the kind of presence flat embroidery just doesn’t have.

 If this is the level of embroidery you’ve been lusting over from afar,  you're in the right place. 

This Masterclass was built to get you there.

Not a talent gap→ a steps gap.

Does this sound like you?

  • You’re obsessed with the impressive 3D stuff, but actually attempting it feels like too big a leap.
  • You save the best embroidery eye candy on Instagram, scan the captions for clues, and still have no real idea how to make anything like it yourself.

  • You know the basics, but not enough to feel safe starting 3D embroidery, so it stays on the “maybe one day” list.

  • You’re tired of hard‑to‑follow tutorials, vague diagrams, and poorly written instructions that leave you frustrated, second‑guessing, and likely to make a mistake.
  • You’re bored of safe, flat, craftsy stitching and craving something more lifelike, more artistic, and much more you.
  • You don’t want to sink hours into a piece, mess it up, and end up even more discouraged than before.
  • You’re scared that if you really go for it and fail, you’ll never want to try again.
  • You keep telling yourself you’ll try it later—when you’re better, more ready, less busy—but that day never gets any closer.

You’re not the problem—you’ve just been trying to learn the hard way.

You’re missing the clear, step‑by‑step guidance that finally makes this click.

I’m Ready To Stitch In 3D
Lifetime access  •  Rewatch anytime  •  Go at your own pace
 

"I relied heavily on your videos, following your instructions to the letter. All of your processes were so well illustrated and easy to follow.

For once, it was a pleasure to work outside of my comfort zone!"

— Kit V.  Stitch Gothica student

Now imagine what happens when it finally clicks.

  • The techniques that once felt mysterious start to make sense.
  • You stop second-guessing every step and start actually enjoying the stitching. 

  • 3D embroidery stops feeling “beyond you” and starts feeling exciting, doable, and weirdly addictive.

  • You finish with a piece that looks bold, lifelike, and genuinely impressive — not flat, safe, or disappointing.
  • You finally have the skills to bring the ideas in your head to life instead of watching them fall short in the hoop.
  • You feel proud of what you’ve made, proud of what you’ve learnt, and hungry to stitch more.
  • You come away with more than one beautiful moth — you leave with 3D embroidery skills you can keep using again and again.

This is where embroidery starts feeling less frustrating… and far more like the art form you always wanted it to be.

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Your clear, step-by-step way in to lifelike 3D embroidery →

INTRODUCING...

THE DEATH'S HEAD HAWKMOTH

3D EMBROIDERY MASTERCLASS

A project-led Masterclass that takes you from feeling intimidated by 3D 'Stumpwork' embroidery to confidently stitching your own lifelike Death’s Head Hawkmoth, from first stitch to final assembly.

Instead of trying to piece these techniques together from scattered tutorials, diagrams and guesswork will limited success,  you’ll learn them in a way that actually makes sense: inside one striking project, with close-up video guidance, in the right order, from first stitch to finished piece.

WHAT YOU'RE GETTING↓

A Masterclass I would charge $800 for in person. Plus a lifetime of replays.

This online masterclass gives you the best of both worlds: it allows me to significantly lower the cost while you still get the same detailed tuition, with the wonderful benefit of being able to come back and take the class again and again.

You’re not relying on your memory and class handouts months down the line. If you get stuck later you can rewatch and stitch along.

You really can master all of these techniques in your own time.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

— The 3D Toolkit You’ll Walk Away With

Inside the Death’s Head Hawkmoth Masterclass, you won’t just make one impressive piece. You’ll build the core 3D embroidery skills to bring your future butterflies, creatures, flowers, and other dimensional ideas to life.

A direct, guesswork-free path into impressive 3D embroidery
Learn the exact process behind lifelike 3D creatures and embroidered pieces, and see how the wings, body, wire, texture, shading, and assembly all come together inside one striking, wall-worthy project.

Realistic wired wings that actually lift off the fabric
Learn the wire-slip method, from shaping to cut-out to attachment, so future wings, petals, leaves, and other shaped elements look far more lifelike and dimensional.

Wrapped wire techniques for fine, bendable details
Create delicate, positionable antennae and other raised elements like flower stems, insect legs, and fine structural details that give your embroidery more character, movement, and realism.

Plush, fur-like texture that brings your work to life
Use turkey work to build that soft, tactile, fuzzy moth body texture that makes this piece feel alive and full of character. A versatile technique you can reuse for fur, moss, hair, fringes, and other richly textured details.

Colour blending that looks richer and more convincing
Follow along as the wing shading is stitched in real time, so your finished work feels more polished, intentional, and lifelike.

Stitched padding for lift, shape, and sculpted detail
Learn simple stitched padding to raise the head, eyes, and future rounded features, so they feel solid, dimensional, and physically there instead of flat or drawn on.

Full color workbook & professionally designed printable templates
With a written, photo illustrated step-by-step guide, design templates including the new skull variant, ‘specimen’ labels to print, cut and stick under your finished moth and detailed reference photos of the finished moth.

A keep-forever skill set you’ll use long after your Hawkmoth is finished
This is not just about one impressive project. It’s about building the skills and creative freedom to stitch future 3D pieces of your own with far more confidence.

Lifetime updates — Including the new skull design
You don't just get the Masterclass as it exists today. You get every update — new variations, templates, bonus walk-throughs.

Here's a recent one → A full skull variation template

This is what lifetime access actually means here.

You’ll see exactly what to do, in the right order, on one striking project — learning transferable skills from a Masterclass you can rewatch, revisit, and keep growing from.

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TRIED 3D EMBROIDERY BEFORE? Want to know why this is different?

3 Reasons This Will Work Where You've Gotten Stuck Before

01.

A proven path, instead of going it alone

Doing it the hard way means burning brain calories and stitching time on the wrong things —

Trying to reverse engineer something you've never done before. Second-guessing every technique. Never quite sure if the next step's about to undo all your hard work.

And after all that effort, the results are usually only ever okay.

Imagine the relief of having all that figured out for you. All you need to do is the actual stitching — the bit you love.

Better results, in a fraction of the time. The difficulty level drops, when the second-guessing stops.

02.

A project you can't put down

Half-finished hoops aren't usually a willpower problem. They're a fell-out-of-love-with-this problem.

You need a project that pulls you to the finish line.

Most projects out there are cutesy and crafty, the Death's Head Hawkmoth is the opposite —

A dark, dramatic, unapologetically gothic piece that turns heads and  keeps you stitching because you can't wait to show it off.

03.

Get it right first try with watch-and-follow tuition

The closest you can get to feeling like you've done this before is watching someone do it in front of you — just before you do it yourself.

No interpreting diagrams. No re-reading written instructions. No trying to picture how it works in your head. 

Pause, rewind, slow it right down when you need to = no room for error.

You see it. You do it. You move on.

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WHAT MY STUDENTS ARE SAYING...

 

“I can’t believe that the stump work deaths head moth was made by me.”

“This is by far my most challenging project to date. I am thrilled with the outcome.”

“You do a great job of breaking tasks down.”

— Catherine S. Death’s Head Hawkmoth Masterclass student

 “Your teaching technique, with the videos makes it all feel very achievable.”

— Angie A. Stitch Gothica student 

 

“Very thorough tutorials with videos! The videos are so helpful when I get stuck.”

— Rachel H. Stitch Gothica student

See What’s Inside

 MODULE 
 BREAKDOWN 


This Masterclass walks you through the whole process so each technique makes sense and the finished moth comes together beautifully.


 → MODULE 1: Getting Set Up 

 — Start with the booklet, design template and materials list, so you know exactly what you’re doing before needle hits fabric. 


 → MODULE 2: The Plush Abdomen 

 — Learn how to use multicolored turkeywork stitch and trim and shape it to create that fluffy, rounded, tactile textured shape.


 → MODULE 3: The Padded Head and Eyes 

— Create Barry’s little rounded face with padding stitches and eye details that give him real character and life.


 → MODULE 4: The Thorax and Skull Markings 

 — The most iconic part of the moth. Build on module 2 and learn to create shapes in turkeywork by stitching the skull markings.

 
 → MODULE 5: Wrapped Wire Antennae 

  — Learn the wrapped-wire technique for delicate, bendable antennae - reuse later for flower stems, insect legs etc.


 → MODULE 6: Wire Slip Wings 

 — Shape and secure the wire, cover it, stitch the details and blend the colors. Then cut the wings out for real structure and impact.


 → MODULE 7: Bringing It All Together 

 — Assemble your Hawkmoth. Attach the antennae and wings, shape the finished piece, and watch him come to life.


By the end, you’ll not only have a  breathtaking Hawkmoth, but a much deeper understanding of these key 3D stumpwork techniques and how they fit together to create impressive 3D embroidery.

MEET YOUR TUTOR... 

I know what it feels like to admire 3D embroidery from afar... 

and quietly talk yourself out of trying.

 

Hi I'm Maxine, known as 'Scarlett' for my hair 😊

Back before I had ever cut out a wing or stitched anything 3D, I used to stare at those incredible pieces on Instagram and feel two things at once: completely inspired, and completely overwhelmed.

You know that heavy feeling when something’s so beautiful you can’t stop looking at it, but the second you imagine making it yourself, your mind just goes blank? 

That was me.

I’d tell myself maybe one day, when I’m better, when I’ve learnt more, when I’m ready.

 

'I had bookmarked hundreds of beautiful 3D pieces and was still no closer to stitching one myself.'

 

Eventually I got so frustrated with myself that I realised trying and failing would probably hurt less than staying stuck and admiring from the sidelines forever.

So I went into full research mode.

I bought the books. I searched YouTube. I scanned Instagram captions for clues. I tried to piece together which techniques were used on which bits and what order I should tackle everything in. It felt like doing a jigsaw with pieces from different boxes.

And when I finally started, I second-guessed everything.

What thickness of wire do I use? How do I attach this? What if I spend hours stitching the wings and ruin them when I cut them out? What if this level of embroidery really is beyond me?

But once the process became clear, everything changed.

 

And here’s what I discovered:

'It was the fear, the overwhelm, and having to tread new ground alone, no guidance, never quite sure of what I was doing. It made me want to become that guide for other stitchers.'

 

As it started to click, the fear dropped away. The mystery dropped away. And the techniques that had looked so magical and intimidating started to feel doable and fun.

Stitching became exciting again.

That first proper 3D piece changed everything for me. Not just because I loved the result, but because it proved something much bigger: I could do this. And once you have that first project under your belt, and 3D embroidery finally clicks, you want to stitch more.

That’s why I created this Masterclass.

I wanted to give other stitchers the thing I so badly needed back at the start: one clear, follow-along process that puts all the techniques in one place, lowers the difficulty level, and guides you through a complete project.

So when you stitch with me, you’re not left trying to piece this together on your own. I’m there with you, showing you what to do next and making it feel far less intimidating than it looks from the outside.

You get detailed, close-up, stitch-by-stitch video guidance, a process that makes sense, and a project exciting enough to carry you through the learning curve.

Because embroidery this beautiful shouldn’t feel out of reach.

So if you’ve been feeling that pull but talking yourself out of it, I want to help you get there - a lot faster than I did.

If you’re ready to move beyond admiring and finally start making, come learn with me inside the Masterclass.

Learn With Me Inside The Masterclass

MORE KIND WORDS FROM MY STUDENTS...

Clear teaching. Real progress. A growing collection of stitchers who've felt this click.

I think it's been totally worth it.

I love how easy you make every step of everything."

— Nikkie N. Stitch Gothica student

 

Your videos were so clear 

and have really helped me to improve my embroidery skills."

— Catherine S. Stitch Gothica student

 

I wish I had this 20 years ago or so when I first started out.

I had no one to teach me how to do embroidery or the stitches or what they were called or anything."

— Brandi C. Stitch Gothica student 

 

The fact that I can return again to watch if something isn't working."

— Sue L. Stitch Gothica student

 

Your instructions are so good and very clear. I have enjoyed working on them.

No huge problems so far."

— Terri F. Stitch Gothica student

 

The app is great to use. 

It's really handy that the tutorials are split down into manageable sections so you can skip bits you're familiar with and replay other sections."

— Catherine S. Stitch Gothica student

 

You are one of the most interesting teachers out there."

— Dee H. Stitch Gothica student

 

Stitch Gothica's tutorials are so clear, and have really helped me to improve my embroidery skills. 

I love the quirky, original designs."

— Catherine S. Stitch Gothica student

 

Thank you for having some of the coolest stuff to stitch."

— Shelly B. Stitch Gothica student

 

You are amazing at explaining in a simple, clear way. And I love your style. Keep it up."

— Nikkie N. Stitch Gothica student

 

I love your patterns and instructions. In fact, I struggle if the patterns aren't yours or one other person's.

The video tutorials are so clear. You do a great job of breaking tasks down."

— Catherine S. Stitch Gothica student

 

WHO IT’S FOR ➡

THIS MASTERCLASS IS FOR YOU IF…

  • You’re obsessed with the impressive 3D stuff, but actually attempting it feels like too big a leap.
  • You already know the basics of embroidery and you’re hungry for something more impressive, dimensional, and artistically satisfying.
  • You’ve tried piecing techniques together from books, YouTube, and Instagram captions — and you're still stuck, overwhelmed, or sitting on a half-finished hoop you can't bring yourself to look at.
  • You’re drawn to 3D embroidery, but you want a clear, complete way in. Not the figure-it-out-as-you-go-alone route. You've done that. It didn't work.
  • You love dark, unusual, lifelike work. You're done with cutesy, crafty, old-fashioned embroidery.
  • You want real skills you can keep using — not just a one-off project that still leaves you feeling clueless and no closer to making the next thing in your head.
  • You want the flexibility to learn from home, at your own pace, on the evenings and weekends that actually suit you. Not on someone else's schedule.
  • You're ready to put the fear aside, follow the process, and finally make something that stretches you beyond what you've done before.
  • You want your embroidery to feel more like art, more like you, and a lot less like playing it safe.


If you’re nodding along, 

you’re the stitcher this was built for.

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>> WHO IT’S NOT FOR

This is probably not for you if…

  • You want a quick, no-thinking project you can knock out in an afternoon.
  • You're only interested in beginner-level stitching and don't actually want to move outside your comfort zone.
  • You want instant results without following the process or building your skills properly.
  • You’d rather keep collecting inspiration than actually sit down and make the leap.
  • You'd rather keep collecting inspiration than sit down and finally make the leap

(That last one stings on purpose. With love, if it landed hard —  that's your sign)

YOU'RE NOT JUST ENROLLING IN A MASTERCLASS...

There's A Level Of Embroidery You Keep Admiring But Never Reach → Here's what closes the gap 


When you enrol in this Masterclass you're stepping into the kind of 3D embroidery skillset most stitchers spend years circling and never quite reach.

Here's everything you get when you join today...

 

 THE MASTERCLASS 

THE DEATH'S HEAD HAWKMOTH 3D EMBROIDERY MASTERCLASS

 

Your complete 7-module video Masterclass. From first stitch to finished, hauntingly lifelike Hawkmoth — taught in close-up, follow-along detail with the difficulty level deliberately turned down so you can finally enjoy the stitching.

You get:

  • 7 modules of close-up 4K video tuition — every step demonstrated
  • Full-colour, photo-illustrated workbook with written instructions, materials list, and reference photos
  • Professionally designed printable templates, including the new skull variant
  • Printable Victorian-style specimen labels for that proper butterfly collector's finish
  • Lifetime access including phone app access — rewatch any time. No expiry. Yours forever.
  • View anytime anywhere on the mobile phone app - for on the go or sofa-stitching and quick, on phone refreshers 
  • All future updates included

 
— If I taught this as an in-person workshop, three days with me would run $500–$800 depending on group size — and there's no replay when it's over. The Masterclass gives you the same techniques with lifetime access and unlimited replays. 


Value:  $ 385

 

 

→ Plus 2 Special Bonuses 

To Enhance Your Learning

 BONUS #1 
THE BEGINNERS 3D BUTTERFLIES COURSE

 

A faster, simpler 3D project to cut your teeth on  — Learn the basics in a weekend.

Cutting out a wing you've spent hours on is the moment most stitchers panic. This bonus kills that fear before you ever touch your Hawkmoth.

You get:

  • 6 ready-to-stitch butterfly designs to choose from
  • 3 bonus 'design-your-own' blank templates
  • Follow-along 4K video tuition
  • Full-colour illustrated workbook
  • Lifetime access / phone app / all future updates

Bonus value:  $ 227
 BONUS #2 
HAWKMOTH BROOCH MAKING MINI COURSE

 

Take your finished moth off the wall and wear him out into the world.

I'm currently creating a 'Brooch Making' mini course — Join the Masterclass before it's  finished and it's yours free. Once it's complete this free-bonus will disappear from this page.

A short companion course showing you how to turn your Hawkmoth into a head-turning, wearable piece.

Expect second glances, enquiries and having to answer 'actually, I stitched it'.

You get:

  • A felt-backed brooch body that holds its shape
  • Design modifications to ensure your moth survives being worn
  • An invisible pin attachment with a professional finish
  • A method that works on your future 3D stitched pieces
  • Follow-along 4K video tuition
  • Full-colour illustrated workbook
  • Printable brooch back template
  • Lifetime access / phone app / all future updates

Bonus value:  $ 147
TOTAL VALUE: $759
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The Death's-Head Hawkmoth 3D Embroidery Masterclass
— $385 

Beginners 3D Butterflies Course
— $227 

Hawkmoth Brooch Making Mini Course
— $147

READY TO STITCH AT THE LEVEL YOU'VE BEEN ADMIRING?

— Join The Masterclass Today. Lock In Both Bonuses.


Get lifetime access to the complete Masterclass and both bonuses.

Instant access. No expiry. Learn on your terms, in your own home, in your own time.

Watch-and-do lessons. Pause, rewind, stitch at your own pace.

Limited-time bonus included while this page remains live: 'Hawkmoth Brooch Making Mini Course' 


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The Death's Head Hawkmoth 3D Embroidery Masterclass

  • 7 modules of close-up 4K video tuition — every step demonstrated
  • Professional design templates
  • Full-colour workbook
  • Hawkmoth specimen labels
  • Lifetime replay access + mobile app rewatch any time, forever
  • + BONUS: The Beginners 3D Butterflies Course — build those core wing-making skills (value: $227)
  • + BONUS: Hawkmoth Brooch Making Mini Course — Wearable Hawkmoth jewellery piece (value: $147)
  • All future updates to the Masterclass & Bonuses, for life

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Try it for 30 days. Not for you? Email for a full refund.

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  • 7 modules of close-up 4K video tuition — every step demonstrated
  • Professional design templates
  • Full-colour workbook
  • Hawkmoth specimen labels
  • Lifetime replay access + mobile app rewatch any time, forever
  • + BONUS: The Beginners 3D Butterflies Course — build those core wing-making skills (value: $227)
  • + BONUS: Hawkmoth Brooch Making Mini Course — Wearable Hawkmoth jewellery piece (value: $147)
  • All future updates to the Masterclass & Bonuses, for life

🛡 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee.
Try it for 30 days. Not for you? Email for a full refund.

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Lifetime Access — $99 today
 
🛡 30-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE

Stitch the first few modules. Get a feel for the teaching, the pacing, and the project. If it isn’t what you hoped for, email me at stitchgothica@gmail.com within 30 days and I’ll refund you in full.
No questions. No hoops.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.