How to embroider anything
Inside: 29 Japanese embroidery ideas and techniques to try something a little different and learn about a different culture. Ultimately, the Japanese techniques of embroidery aren’t too different from the standard work that we know, but each of their different types of stitching have different purposes, functional and visual. The Americanized version is strictly for […] Read more…
Inside: How to use a split stitch and why you should learn this technique. Split stitches are one of the most traditional, commonly used, and easiest stitches that you can use in embroidery besides your standard stitch. It’s such a simple way to add dimension and technique to your patterns, without going over the top […] Read more…
Inside: Stunning leather embroidery examples for personalization of your leather goods. Leather pieces, if originally made in good quality, are some of the most prized pieces of your closet. Jackets, handbags, pants, anything. A fine leather garment can last you a lifetime and is worth the investment. If you go vintage shopping you’ll notice that […] Read more…
An Outline Stitch, because it has a rope-like appearance, the Outline stitch is ideal for stems, curved lines, and borders. Start with a trial run of the stitch to get a feel for the basic steps. It’s used alone or to create a border or outline. You can combine with other stitch techniques for all […] Read more…
Inside: How to Achieve the Fishbone Stitch When it comes to embroidery, learning a new stitch can feel like it has a permanent place on your to-do list. Your feelings are not wrong! But this isn’t a bad thing, in fact, it’s quite the opposite. I’ve found that with each new stitch I add to […] Read more…
Inside: Lazy Daisy Embroidery Tutorials. I’ve found that some of the cutest embroidery styles are the ones that are plain and simple. It’s a nice feeling to be able to finish an embroidery piece in just one sitting, it can be more fun that way. So the perfect stitch you can do to achieve this […] Read more…