Studio M Squared – Embroidery 101: Learn to Stitch

Description

Learn to Stitch! How-To Guide to Embroidery – by Studio M Squared

So you want to learn to embroider, but don̥’t know where to start? This how-to guide will teach you all of the basic stitches to get you started. 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! It̥’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

*Optional, but highly recommended

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

Types of Stitches in this Guide:

Outlining Stitches 

Straight Stitch and Running Stitch

Backstitch and Stem Stitch

Chainstitch and Split Stitch

Fill & Scattered Fill Stitches 

Satin StitchLong/Short Stitch (Brick Stitch)

Fishbone StitchFly Stitch

Seed Stitch

Decorative Stitches –

Lazy Daisy Stitch  and Woven Wheel

Feather Stitch and Colonial Knot

French Knot  and Bullion Knot/Rose