Practical Embroidery online school
Hand Embroidery
Explained in a simple and practical way.
Practical Embroidery blog and school is a comprehensive blog and free online school dedicated to the art of hand embroidery. It provides a wealth of resources, including detailed tutorials on various stitches, mending, free online courses, free PDF patterns and guides for all skill levels, recommended tools, unique designs, valuable resources and more.
Practical Embroidery was born from my passion for hand embroidery and represents a personal project resulting from my dedication and experience. I created this website to share useful information, resources, and tutorials to help all enthusiasts discover and refine their hand embroidery skill.
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Hand embroidery and its practical application
Practical Embroidery exists to teach hand embroidery techniques and application. Embroidery skills empower us to take care of our clothes, homes, and emotional health with simple stitches.
This web page offers a range of online courses, workshops, downloadable patterns, video lessons, and embroidery kits.
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Stitch library, Video lessons and tutorials
Practical Embroidery Blog and online school is dedicated to sharing information about hand embroidery stitches and techniques. Take a look at the stitch library A-Z, hand embroidery stitches by technique and a library of embroidery video lessons.
embroidery techniques and stitches
Embroidery patterns
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Embroidery for mending
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Embroidery Stabilizers: Fabric Stabilizers for Hand Embroidery You Must Know
If you are into hand embroidery, you have probably heard about magic embroidery stickers and water-soluble stabilizers or have seen embroiderers stitching on the cling tape layered on top of their embroidery. All these “magic” materials are nothing but embroidery stabilizers that come in various shapes and forms and are created to make our textile…
9 Ways To Embroider Leaves: Free PDF Pattern + Step-by-step Hand Embroidery Tutorial
Nature around us and the natural world are the biggest sources of inspiration for hand embroidery designs. Botanical embroidery designs – plants, leaves, flowers, greenery, and landscape scenes are the most popular among needlecrafters. If you are planning to embroider botanical designs, you might wonder what the best ways to stitch the leaves of the…
Embroidery Mending Basics: Beginner’s Guide to Sustainable Wardrobe
Embroidery mending is more than just a practical way to repair clothing—it is an act of sustainability and a statement against the wastefulness of fast fashion. By learning embroidery mending basics and embracing visible mending and garment repair, we can contribute to a more thoughtful and ethical approach to fashion, extending the life of our…
