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This is an Alphabetical Listing of Hand Embroidery Stitches, with links to video tutorials for each stitch. As more stitch videos are added to Needle ‘n Thread, the stitches will be added to this list as well as to the visual index above. Click on the letter below to go to stitch names that begin with that letter.
Stitch Archives – a Super-Raised Stem Stitch. Today, let’s revisit the Archive Netherworld of Needle ‘n Thread and explore a high relief embroidery technique! Casalguidi stitch is technique can be adapted to different types of embroidery (especially dimensional and textured approaches), using all kinds of threads, including cottons ...
Whipped and laced stitches can be worked without a tapestry needle, too. If the needle has a sharp tip, just pass it eye-first under the foundation stitches. 3. Chenille Needles. Chenille needles have a long eye, a shaft slightly thinner than the eye (the eye bulges slightly at the top of the needle), and a sharp tip.
When it’s time to turn a drawing into an embroidery pattern, the first thing I do (after drawing the thing to my satisfaction) is trace over all the main lines with a fine-tipped micron art pen, in black. If you’re using a photo of something to make a pattern, use tracing paper and trace the main lines of whatever it is you want to stitch.
All these alphabets – plus many more! – are available gathered in one easy-to-download PDF in Favorite Monograms, a collection of 16 monogram alphabets perfect for hand embroidery and other crafts. In the photo above, you can see samples of each alphabet available in Favorite Monograms. Each letter in each alphabet in Favorite Monograms has ...
8. Up & Down Buttonhole, Slanted. I like this combination of up and down buttonhole stitch, worked on a slant, to create a branchy line that can be further decorated with color to give a floral effect. The link will take you directly to the Stitch Fun tutorial for this whole stitch combination. 9.
Twills (like linen twill), satin weaves and the like are great for embroidery, especially when a heavier ground fabric is desired. Some types of embroidery (drawn thread work, for example), though, won’t work on certain weaves. A smooth hand. “Hand” refers to the feel of the surface of a fabric when you run your hand over it.
Stripping is separating the individual strands and then putting them back together to work with, in the number you want to work with. This article on how to separate embroidery floss will show you how to do this. 5. Most of the more common brands of stranded, spun silk have more strands per “thread bunch” than cotton.
Stripping Embroidery Floss. Once you’ve conquered the pull skein and you’ve cut your first length of floss, you’ll want to do one very important thing to it, to get the best results with your stitching. This step is called “stripping” the embroidery floss. When using stranded cotton, you’ll get the best results with your stitching ...
If you’re looking for monograms to hand embroider, you’ll find 16 beautiful decorative alphabets – many of those featured in the projects above – all in one place in Favorite Monograms, a downloadable PDF collection of 16 monogram alphabets perfect for hand embroidery and other crafts.