Here are five ways to follow lines and curves in hand embroidery!
There are loads of other techniques out there, though-did I leave out your favorite stitch? Let me know in the comments!
TIMELINE
00:00 Intro
00:10 Back stitch
01:08 Stem stitch
03:56 Whipped back stitch
05:48 Split back stitch
07:13 Couching
10:09 Stitch length and aesthetics
11:10 Closing
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
* My book, Satisfying Stitches: Learn simple Embroidery Techniques and Embrace the Joys of Stitching by Hand, is available wherever books are sold! Here are a few handy links to various retailers: www.hopebroidery.com/book
* Learn Hand Embroidery is a simple page on my website with nearly* all of my tutorials categorized and linked: www.hopebroidery.com/learn (*only “nearly,” as I’m sure I’ve forgotten to add a thing or two here and there!)
ADDITIONAL TUTORIALS
* Back stitch: www.hopebroidery.com/post/back-stitch, Back stitch is possibly THE most important stitch for a beginner to learn! This simple stitch is easy, versatile, and incredibly beginner-friendly.
* Stem stitch: www.hopebroidery.com/post/stem-stitch, This simple stitch follows curves easily and produces an interesting rope-like, twisted effect.
* Stem stitch versus outline stitch: www.hopebroidery.com/post/stem-stitch-vs-outline-stitch, Stem and outline stitch are essentially the same, depending on how you're holding your hoop! In this post, I go through a few of the key differences between the two, just in case you need a bit of help understanding which one is which.
* Whipped back stitch: www.hopebroidery.com/post/following-a-curve-with-whipped-back-stitch, Whipped back stitch is a great way to take your normal back stitch to the next level, as it essentially "smoothes" out your lines of back stitching, resulting in a super sleek look to your work.
* Split back stitch: www.hopebroidery.com/post/using-split-back-stitch-to-follow-a-curve, Split back stitch has very similar steps to back stitch, making it beginner-friendly and versatile, but results in a more interesting texture as you follow your curved lines.
* Couching: www.hopebroidery.com/post/couching, Couching allows you to stitch curves by "couching" one strand of embroidery floss down with another. You can also use this technique to incorporate bulkier materials into your hand embroidery, such as yarn, roving, or macrame cord!
SUPPLIES
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* Filmed using the Original Lamp + Weighted Wood Base from Canvas: www.shopcanvas.co/collections/frontpage?aff=86 (This one is an affiliate link; if you’d prefer to look through their catalog without using my link, you’re welcome to visit them at www.shopcanvas.co/!)
* Filmed on the Sony ZV-1F: electronics.sony.com/imaging/compact-cameras/all-vlog-compact-cameras/p/zv1f-w
* Wooden embroidery stand is from Hawthorn Handmade: www.hawthornhandmade.com/en-us/products/sonata-embroidery-frame
* I’m using two layers of Kona cotton in the color “peapod”: www.hancocks-paducah.com/SHOP-BY-BRAND/Robert-Kaufman-Fabrics/Kona-Cotton-Solids
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