embroidery

As a little girl, I was big into Girl Scout patches. From gardening to cookie sales to summer camps, I had patches for everything. As an adult, I kind of wish I could get a patch for going somewhere cool or just adulting. But since life isn't handing out patches, I thought it'd be fun to at least make my own. So here's how to turn your embroidery into a patch.

Learn embroidery without spending a fortune. These embroidery resources are perfect for all skill levels, with guides, patterns and tutorials all available for free! Click to explore!

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The aesthetic blue flowers embroidery PDF pattern is a perfect housewarming gift or a special treat for Mother's Day. Suitable for different levels of experience and includes a step-by-step YouTube video to guide you through the process.

Discover how to finally get smooth, polished satin stitch you’re proud of. Step-by-step videos, stitchalong butterfly pattern, and pro tips to transform your embroidery. Click here to enrol today.

These 10 embroidery stitches are great for filling in large and small areas. Stitch along using the free sampler and learn them today! #embroiderystitches

Adding sequins and beads to a felt project makes it sparklier, prettier and envokes a vintage charm! This is our guide to the perfect technique for neatly sewn sequins and beads. Let's talk about the most important tool when working with beads and sequins -the needle. Finding the right needle for tiny beads can be tricky! It must be delicate enough to fit though a small seed bead and strong enough to stitch through felt. It must also be easy to thread! Our favorite option is by Tulip. The...

What is the best way to personalize the gift? Putting the name or a personal message on it! But how can you personalize textile gifts? Simple! Instead of writing it, embroider your message or the person’s name on the present or packaging. Where can you use embroidered lettering? Embroider the name on the textile gift […]

Adding embroidery to clothing is a wonderful way to add personality to your wardrobe - and it's easy to do! You only need a few supplies and a little imagination to create a unique item of clothing that is washable and comfortable to wear. This Back to Basics tutorial will highlight our favorite tools and techniques to ensure successful wearable embroidery every time. Skill Level: Beginner Supplies: Sticky Fabri-Solvy - Printable, water soluble stabilizer that comes in 8 1/2 x 11

For this Back to Basics tutorial, we’re discussing the ins and outs of stitching. The difference between our tutorial Skill Levels - Kid Friendly, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced - is often the extent of embroidery stitches used in the project. How would you rate your embroidery skills? Ready to level up? This is your definitive resource for Embroidery Stitches! We’ve also included an original Rainbow Embroidery Sampler with this guide. You’ll find the printable practice sheet and supply...

Real roses aren’t perfect. The petals aren’t smooth across the top nor are they all the same size. I have a pattern but, honestly, I just cut out free form petal shapes to make the most of my scraps. This is a good exercise in releasing control! Additional Supplies: Flower pattern (optional) Directions: Cutting Out Petals Cut out a bunch of petals of varying sizes, some with dips in the middle and some with a little bulge on the top. Make sure they all have relatively straight cut bottoms...

Maker Team member Hannah of @ohhoneychild is helping us throw the perfect birthday party. Her delightful felt cake looks sweet enough to eat. Read on for her tutorial to bake - I mean, make - your own! Did you know that Benzie Design just celebrated its 11th birthday? I’m a shop owner of two years and when I look at eleven years of hard work and dedication, I am just in awe! To help celebrate, I’ve created this tutorial on how to make a two tiered, fruit filled naked cake. Happy Birthday...

Sometimes it's the simple techniques in crafting that elude us. We are delighted to welcome author Aimee Ray of @aimee_littledear to teach us one of those techniques. Here are a few tips to make transferring pattern pieces and embroidery designs to felt quick and easy! Time: 10 minutes (not including stitching time) Skill Level: Beginner Supplies: FeltPrinted Paper Pattern and Embroidery DesignLead PencilTracing PaperStick PinsScissors Directions: 1. Begin by printing out your pattern pieces...

If you've done any kind of hand sewing, beading or embroidery, you may have encountered different types of thread conditioners and wondered what they're all about. You may even be confused by what thread conditioner even is! Guest contributor Mollie Johanson is here to help. Benzie Design carries three varieties of thread conditioners: Thread Magic, Sew Fine Thread Gloss and Beeswax Thread Conditioner. All three help your thread glide through your fabric, resist tangles and even make it...