So you want to learn to embroider, but don’t know where to start? Learn all of the basic stitches with our Embroidery 101 how-to guide. Embroidery has been around forever, and although it started as a practical means for mending, it has grown into a creative textile art that anyone can do! It’s an accessible craft that requires minimal supplies. Get ready to dive into a whole new world of slow-stitching with impressive results!
Difficulty: For beginners
This is a PDF pattern, printable on 8-1/2" by 11" paper. Make sure to print at a scale of 100%.
Embroidery 101 - PDF
$14.00Price
- Embroidery Hoop (4" or 6")
- Thread (we recommend DMC brand or Sulky Petites 12wt thread)
- Embroidery scissors
- Hand-needles
- Fabric (quilting cotton solids or linen/linen blends)
- Marking tool (disappearing ink fabric marker)
- Stabilizers*
- Needle Threader*
- Needle Minders*
*Optional, but highly recommended
Outlining Stitches:
- Straight Stitch
- Backstitch
- Chainstitch
- Running Stitch
- Stem Stitch
- Split Stitch
Fill & Scattered Fill Stitches:
- Satin Stitch
- Fishbone Stitch
- Seed Stitch
- Long/Short Stitch (Brick Stitch)
- Fly Stitch
Decorative Stitches:
- Lazy Daisy Stitch
- Feather Stitch
- French Knot
- Woven Wheel
- Bullion Knot/Rose
