How to do

 ⭐How To Do Embroidery ⭐




  • ✽ What you need :
  • Fabric: For your first project, choose a light-colored quilting cotton or evenweave fabric, such as linen.
  • Embroidery floss: Select a few colors of cotton embroidery floss. DMC brand is easy to find, inexpensive and good quality. 
  • Embroidery hoop: There are many styles of embroidery hoops available, but all you need to get started is a basic wooden or plastic hoop. A 6-inch hoop will serve you well for a variety of projects.
  • Needles: Like hoops, there are many kinds of embroidery needles out there. Any sharp needle with an eye large enough to thread embroidery floss through will work. However, the easiest option is to choose a pack of different sizes of sharp needles labeled for embroidery. 
  • Water-soluble pen​: Depending on your project, there are a few ways to transfer a pattern to your fabric, but tracing is the simplest. 
  • Scissors: There are scissors made for different tasks in embroidery, but before you buy anything fancy, it's OK to use any scissors you have around. Just be sure that they will cut the floss cleanly, so its end isn't frayed.

✽ Select Stitches

  • Straight stitch: This simple stitch is so basic you probably already know how to do it without even learning it. Making short straight lines is something you'll do a lot as you embroider.
  • Back stitch: For doing any kind of outlining, back stitch works and it's so easy. Focus on making each stitch the same length and you'll have something that looks really great!
  • Starting/stopping: If you want to learn the best way to start and stop, there are some special techniques to follow. But it's also OK to start and end with a knot. 

✽ Finishing Tips

When you're done stitching, your embroidery may need to be rinsed or soaked to remove markings. This also helps remove wrinkles. When it comes out of the water, gently press away excess water with a towel. Then place the embroidery on a folded towel and press from the back with an iron

✽ Start Stitching

You're now ready to get stitching! With just a bit of practice, you'll be feeling confident and ready to move from simple patterns to a more complex project. Once you've mastered a few stitches, you can learn a couple more, such as french knots and detached chain stitch







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