Craft Embroidered Pins and Patches

03 of 19

Use your fabric scraps and sew some adorable pincushions! Small useful items like this are quick to embroider and you have the benefit of seeing your stitching work every time you go to sew. You can also use them to hold your threaded needles as you embroider. DIY Embroidered Pincushions from Lost Mom

04 of 19

T-Shirt

Because t-shirts are stretchy, they will also be a little more difficult to hoop or float.

I recommend starting with a more stable, less flimsy t-shirt. Thin jersey knit, for instance, will be much more difficult to embroider than a thicker, good-quality knit cotton t-shirt.

T-shirts are fun to personalize with logos, monograms, and cute pictures or sayings. Because my girls are still young, I like to add character embroidery designs to shirts.

Taking a $3 cotton t-shirt and stitching a cute cartoon character saves at least $15 if I buy one premade!

Once you’ve mastered t-shirts, you can move on to embroidering onesies.

Onesies are much more difficult to hoop than t-shirts, so I recommend mastering t-shirt embroidery skills first!

Embroider a Pillow Cover

With simple stitches you can make this beautiful modern pillow for your sofa or favorite chair. Robyn from Styles in Seams shows you how to sew a pillow cover with an invisible zipper, as well as how to create this pattern without a template. Of course, you can also use this tutorial as the base for any of your favorite embroidery design. DIY Line Art Pillow from Styles in Seams

02 of 19

How To Make Your Own Embroidery Patterns (Failproof Methods)

Are you ready to take the leap from stitching ready-made patterns to making your own embroidery pattern? If you’ve ever wondered what goes into crafting your own embroidery designs, you’ve landed in the perfect spot. This tutorial is tailored to guide you through the process, demonstrating a few different ways you can make a great embroidery pattern with ease.

Engaging in this creative endeavor is not only fulfilling but also a source of immense pride when you complete your own designs and get to show off the finished piece! This post will provide valuable tips for any level of stitcher: you don’t have to be well-versed in illustration. Additionally, it will offer insights into selecting thread colors and embroidery stitches, empowering you to make informed choices for your design. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to embark on your pattern-making journey. So let’s get started!

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