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I've created this short & sweet guide so that you can master my '3 Most Common Embroidery Stitches' in under 10 minutes.
You'll learn how to sew:
- Running Stitch
- Back Stitch
- Satin Stitch
Of course it's complete with step-by-step photos & instructions, and tips & tricks that my granny passed down to me.
Once you have these easy sewing techniques down you'll have all you need to get stitching and you'll see just how meditative it can be.
Happy stitching!
Alice
Let me know if this Stitch Guide was helpful, if you have any questions or what guides you'd like to see next!đ
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To begin: You will need both hands so set your hoop down on a table/your lap.
One. đ Wrap the thread around the needle and keep hold of the thread. Begin with one wrap around the needle then as you gain confidence, try wrapping more times! I'd recommend three max. The more wraps the bigger the knot. (For these knots I wanted them extra chubby so I did two wraps and left them a little loose)
Two. đ Poke the needle back through the fabric (near where you came up) BUT donât pull it through the fabric just yet!
Three. đ At this point you want to make sure the thread is neat around the bottom of the needle. Top tip: this is actually a little preview of exactly how your French Knot will look once completed
Four. đ With your thread-holding hand (in my video, this is my left hand), keep hold of the tail of thread as you pull the needle through
Five. đ KEEP HOLD OF THE THREAD until the last second and let it follow through your fabric to form the perfect French Knot
The last step is really my granny's top tip, as long as you donât let go of the thread youâre golden. French Knots can be a little tricky to grasp at first but once youâve got it, youâve got it!
Common mistakes:
â You guessed it.. letting go of the thread too early! This means you end up with a big loop rather than a French Knot
â Pulling the needle through the fabric too soon before you've done Step Three
â Your French Knot pulls through the fabric. Your needle may be too big compared to your thread and is creating a hole in your fabric that the knot pops through. This happens if you are going back down through the fabric through the exact same hole that you came up. Go back down very nearby to avoid this, or use more strands of embroidery thread or a smaller needle.
Let me know if this tutorial was helpful, if you have any questions or what other How To Stitch videos you'd like to see next!đ
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Spend an afternoon with the lovely Alice (and her adorable dog Ms Marge) who will guide you through a number of basic stitches, allowing you to then practise and sew your chosen design. Providing all the tools you need and a delightful spread of light refreshments, sheâll have you sewing up a storm in no time!
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We'd like to say a huge thank you to all of the Sassy Hong Kong Team for featuring Stitch Sister and spreading the word about us. Myself and Ms Marge absolutely love you!
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With the rise of slow fashion, a new hobby you can dive into is sewing. Start from something simple like a pouch or even altering your clothes, then slowly progress to trying your hands at making your own dress or shirt! You can easily find sewing patterns online, and plenty of tutorials too. A little too intimidated by the idea? Try cross-stitching instead - we love Stitch Sisterâs beautiful and easy DIY kits.
We'd like to say a huge thank you to Karen Chiang for her mention of Stitch Sister in a piece she wrote for Pacific Place's 'The Style Sheet'
Find Karen @livewellbasics where she discusses wellness, anxiety and everything real life. I love her for her beautiful photography and refreshingly honest voice.
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