Things You'll Need:
- Embroidery Needles
- Embroidery Patterns
- Embroidery Scissors
- Embroidery Threads
- Embroidery Yarns
- Stitch Encyclopedia
- Embroidery Floss
- Embroidery Hoops
- Fabrics
- Threads
- Scissors
- Scissors
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Step 1
Learn the basic types of stitches and how they function. For example, a backstitch outlines a design, a satin stitch fills in a design, and a French knot serves as a decorative stitch.
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Step 2
Consult a reference book listing various stitches and showing how to make them.
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Step 3
Select a few basic stitches that serve various functions.
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Step 4
Practice these stitches.
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Step 5
Decide whether these stitches will work for your design. If not, expand your repertoire with more practice stitches.














