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How to Buy Fabric for Embroidery

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Most fabrics woven on a grain accommodate neat rows of embroidery stitches. While linen and wool stand out as traditional favorites, embroiderers also happily stitch designs on silk, burlap, velvet, damask, organdy, wool, gingham, ticking, batiste, monk's cloth, homespun, twill, denim and other materials.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Embroidery Yarns
  • Threads
  • Embroidery Scissors
  • Embroidery Floss
  • Fabrics
  • Embroidery Threads
  • Embroidery Patterns
  • Embroidery Needles
  • Embroidery Hoops
  1. Step 1

    Check pattern instructions to see whether they specify a certain fabric and yardage.

  2. Step 2

    Determine whether the type of embroidery you plan calls for a specific type of fabric. For example, cross-stitch or black work requires an even-weave material such as Aida cloth; huck embroidery uses huckaback toweling; and needlepoint is usually done on canvas.

  3. Step 3

    Match the fabric to your design. Bold stitches and dramatic colors might look best against coarse material, whereas dainty stitches and pastels might be appropriate for a lighter, smoother fabric.

  4. Step 4

    Purchase the required yardage from a fabric store or catalog.

Tips & Warnings
  • Embroidered clothing or household accessories should be made from fabrics that are sturdy and washable.
  • Avoid knit fabrics.

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