Visible mending knitwear represents more than just a method to fix a garment; it’s a statement about sustainability, creativity, and personal expression. This article delves into visible mending, providing insights, techniques, and inspiration for anyone exploring this fulfilling craft. Visible Mending: History and Modern Days Visible mending has roots that trace back centuries. Still, it’s…
If you’re a budding stitcher with a love for all things mini, you’re in for a treat. Let’s explore the world of mini embroidery hoops together! These tiny frames open a world of creative possibilities, allowing you to craft charming projects that pack a punch without overwhelming your stitching space. Whether you’re new to embroidery…
Embroider some conversation hearts for Valentine’s Day with this Free Candy Heart embroidery pattern and Step-by-step tutorial With Valentine’s Day around the corner – or any day that calls for a sprinkle of love and affection – what better way to start a conversation and convey your feelings than through a handmade, heart-shaped embroidery? The…
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about chocolates and roses. For hand embroidery enthusiasts, crafters, and makers, it’s an opportunity to express our love through stitches and create something original and unique. As a passionate embroiderer, I’ve always found joy creating something heartfelt and handmade. Last year, I hand embroidered a Love Tic Tac Toe Valentine’s Day…
Mending and repairing clothes were standard practices throughout the centuries. Our ancestors valued the work put into creating the garments and cared for their clothes well. Simple mending tools and materials were used. Traditional mending and darning techniques like Sashiko, Boro, Kogin, patchwork, and applique were born to preserve clothes and make them last. Mass…
Why is finishing the embroidery hoop with glue a good choice? Two ways of finishing embroidery hoop with glue: The adhesive method and the no outer hoop method Read both step-by-step tutorials and choose the most suitable method for your textile piece. Note that you can combine both methods. For example, change the backing material…
Why is backing a hand embroidery hoop a great choice? How to finish Embroidery hoop with felt fabric or Cardboard Follow the step-by-step tutorials below or watch video tutorials on the Practical Embroidery YouTube channel and create a perfect backing for your textile art. Tools and Materials Tools: Materials: Instructions 2. If you want to…
Learn how to finish embroidery hoop with running stitches. It is a fast and straightforward method to frame your embroidery. It is simple and does not require additional materials to implement. Besides that, it works great as a temporary solution before you choose a definite framing style and method.
Water soluble stabilizers are a great innovation in hand embroidery. They are simple to use and handy for pattern transfer and stabilizing stretchy fabrics like jersey or knitwear. Using a simple stabilizer can make the hand embroidery process more enjoyable and the results much more pleasing.
Blanket stitch and its variations. 22 hand embroidery stitches from the Blanket stitch family. Blanket stitch variations are made by alternating the embroidery method or combining Blanket stitch with other hand embroidery stitches.
