How to Hold an Embroidery Needle

If you've never held a needle before, decide what feels most comfortable while embroidering practice stitches.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Embroidery Hoops
• Fabrics
• Needle Threaders
• Needles
• Thimbles
• Threads
• Scissors
• Scissors

1. 

   Thread the needle.

2. 

   Grasp the threaded needle between your thumb and index finger.

3. 

   Work the needle in and out through the fabric or with an up-and-down stabbing motion, depending on the type of stitch.

4. 

   Try sewing with and without a thimble. You may want to wear one for certain types of stitches and not for others.