How to Embroider For Beginners

Introduction

Have you always wanted to learn how to embroider? Well now you can. Watch over my shoulder and discover how to thread a needle the easy way, how to use an embroidery hoop, how to work Backstitch and how to finish off your embroidery. Learning how to embroider is now easier than ever before. Discover how you could start learning today right from the comfort of your own lounge room with a new innovative resource from Stitching Cow. Grad a free redwork pattern to get you started as well go to: http://www.stitchingcow.com/learn-how-to-embroider.htm

By: Lenna Green

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Difficulty: Easy

Tips & Warnings:

Always loosen off the embroidery hoop when not in use. This will prevent the fabric from being stretched or soiled.
Always fold you embroidery inwards to prevent snagging and soiling.
Use a number 10 or 12 crewel needle. These needles have a bigger eye which makes threading stranded embroidery thread easier.
Choose a simple design to start with.

Step1

Choose your fabric and a simple pattern. Fabrics made from 100% cotton such as calico or homespun are the easiest to embroider for beginners.

Step2

Trace your pattern onto your fabric using a sharp lead pencil or washable marker. If you are using a light coloured fabric you may be able to see the design well enough by placing it underneath. If not simply use a well lit window. Tape your pattern to the window pane and then tape your fabric over this. Your design will be clearly visible. Make sure the design and your fabric are both straight. This will make tracing a lot easier.

Step3

Place your embroidery hoop onto your fabric. The fabric should be taut.
This is demonstrated on the video.

Step4

Separate your threads. Most embroidery thread, also known as floss is made up on 6 strands. Use 2 or 3 strands. Thread your needle and start to embroider using your chosen stitch. Backstitch is a very simple stitch to master for beginners. This is the stitch demonstrated on the video.