Embroidery Basics: How do you do embroidery?

Carefully Look At The Stitching Pattern Used In Embroidery

   Were you wondering how do you do embroidery?  Then you have come to the right place. 

   How to do embroidery? The 5 basic steps that you need to know in getting started…

   Embroidery is a great way to relax from your hectic lifestyle.  Some people think this is only for old people, but its popularity has raised so much in the last few years with people of every age giving it a try.  Think how amazing it is to create something that can be passed on generation to generation as an heirloom.  Or you can make something special for friends that are inexpensive and came from the heart. 

   So let’s get started.

   First you will need some supplies to get started.  You will need a piece of cloth or fabric that you will be doing embroidery on.  Cotton is the easiest for beginners.  You will also need an embroidery hoop.  This is a frame made of two wooden or plastic hoops.  These hoops come in all kinds of sizes, but it is advised for beginners to start with the smaller ones. 

   A needle is needed to thread the fabric.  You should use a needle that is larger in size, like a size 10 or size 12.  These needles have larger eyes (the hole at the top) which make them easier to thread.  Embroidery thread is a must.  A darker color of thread will help you see your work better.  You need a pin cushion to stick pins in when you are not using them. 

   Now, let’s move on to how do you embroidery.  There are many techniques that can be used.  The most common of the most common of the techniques are the stem stitch, the chain stitch, the whipped stitch, the running stitch, the back stitch, and the crossed back stitch.  All of these stitches are relatively easy, but you will need to practice to get used to them.

   Here are the 5 basic steps to embroider. 

1. The first step is to collect the tools and pick a fabric or cloth that you want to use.  On the front side of the fabric you are using, trace the design that you are going to embroider.  Doing this will help you follow the design when you are working. 

2. The second step is to put the fabric in the embroidery hoop and fasten it tightly. 

3. The third step is to string your needle with a suitable amount of thread.  You can choose how long it is and how many strands you want to use.  It is best to start with at least twenty inches of thread.  Once you get the thread into the needle eye, tie an end of the thread in a knot. 

4. The forth step is to actually begin stitching on the back.  Put the needle through the back and follow your tracing.  You can use whichever stitch you want, but the easiest is probably the back stitch.  To do this, you just push and pull the needle through the fabric while following the tracing.  When you want to stop the stitching, you just take the needle with thread to the opposite side of the fabric.  If you have any loose ends, you can cover it up passing your needle through the stitches.  

5. The last step is to tie a knot through the thread again and cut off any extra thread. 

It will take you few tries to get the hang of it.  The key is to practice. Pay attention to the detail and that produces good work. That is the answer to how do you do embroidery…