How to Embroider On Clothing : Tips and Tricks and Product Recommendations!

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  • čas pƙidĂĄn 14. 11. 2020
  • In this video, I'm sharing all of the helpful tips I have for embroidering on clothing! Need some ideas for what to stitch? Check out my 50+ Embroidery Designs Ebook. 👇
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Komentáƙe • 110

  • @coleenblevins8003
    @coleenblevins8003 Pƙed rokem +180

    can i just say, the fact that you did more than one type of clothing to embroider on is fantastic because i haven't watched anyone else explain that yet. im just beginning to hand embroider and would like to sell my stuff. so me watching this video was really helpful towards me being able to do that. thank you.

  • @moodymotive
    @moodymotive Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci +35

    i’m new to embroidering on clothes and i’ve been struggling to find helpful info for beginners, this is absolutely AMAZING and is extremely helpful. thank you SO much!!

    • @crewelghoul
      @crewelghoul  Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci +2

      So glad you found it helpful!

    • @ccbarr58
      @ccbarr58 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

      In the 60s and 70s girls would just do simple shapes on jeans. Butterflies, rainbows, peace signs, etc

  • @terrabelle9937
    @terrabelle9937 Pƙed 3 lety +59

    Thanks for the advice! The transferring tips are really helpful, since sometimes I avoid new projects because I don't want to transfer the design.

  • @EnlightenedFlamingo
    @EnlightenedFlamingo Pƙed 3 lety +149

    Really appreciate the info! New to hand embroidery & definitely would like to try doing it on clothing some time.

    • @crewelghoul
      @crewelghoul  Pƙed 3 lety +11

      You’re welcome! Clothes are so fun to do so def try it!!

    • @EnlightenedFlamingo
      @EnlightenedFlamingo Pƙed 3 lety +6

      @@crewelghoul Love your stuff on Etsy, too. Gonna get a kit or two after I get my next check!

    • @crewelghoul
      @crewelghoul  Pƙed 3 lety +6

      @@EnlightenedFlamingo sweet!! Thank you so much 😊

  • @fridaa8771
    @fridaa8771 Pƙed rokem +4

    You are a saint! A thousand times thank you for adding links in the description, I've been searching for hours but I didn't really know what to look for, I was super close to giving up.

  • @crybabysparrow
    @crybabysparrow Pƙed 2 lety +14

    This is amazing, thank you so much for all the effort you went to for this. You have covered all of my questions and more that I hadn't yet thought of. I also have ADHD so I struggle sitting through entire videos but everything was relevant and the information/tips were all presented in a very chronological way, so it kept my interest the whole way through. At the moment I'm only doing my first embroidery and I'm sewing purchased patches onto a jacket but this is the next step that I want to learn so I am writing a shopping list of the tools I will need for this next step. Thanks again.

  • @blairchetram2449
    @blairchetram2449 Pƙed 2 lety +9

    This is the exact explanation video I've been looking for!! Excited to try embroidering on clothes but needed trustworthy advice

  • @InThisEssayIWill...
    @InThisEssayIWill... Pƙed 2 lety +15

    Just found your channel and really appreciate all the good advice. I've yardsaled a treasure trove of embroidery supplies and can't wait to start customizing my wardrobe!

    • @crewelghoul
      @crewelghoul  Pƙed 2 lety

      So glad you find it helpful! 😊 that’ll be fun!

  • @dancingorilla6
    @dancingorilla6 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    THANK YOU!! this was by far the most comprehensive and helpful tutorial on how to best embroider clothes :)

  • @paigetennison381
    @paigetennison381 Pƙed rokem +2

    This was a really great video! Thank you for being so in depth and speaking on the product and showing how you use them. Extremely helpful!

  • @lindseylucero1097
    @lindseylucero1097 Pƙed rokem +5

    I’m new to embroidery and a new follower and can I just say your videos are the absolute best! Thank you so much for explaining things so clearly, and for the wonderful recommendations. I only wish I had gotten into this craft sooner!

    • @crewelghoul
      @crewelghoul  Pƙed rokem

      Thanks so much Lindsey! I wish you luck in your embroidery journey and look forward to sharing even more tutorials on here 😊

  • @janicewebber5584
    @janicewebber5584 Pƙed rokem

    Stick & Stitch! I've waited my whole to find some invention to be able to stitch my Levi jacket!! Many thanks to you!❀❀❀

  • @goldenlining
    @goldenlining Pƙed 3 lety +10

    Great tutorial! Very clear and helpful, thanks!

  • @cupcake7760
    @cupcake7760 Pƙed rokem +2

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge! :) I’m new to embroidery & you have extremely helpful.

  • @alexandrataddeo3224
    @alexandrataddeo3224 Pƙed rokem +2

    Super helpful, I knew that a tee would be difficult to stitch. Thank you for your video

  • @alteriormotiveswithcarrie8546

    This is such a helpful video! Thank you thank you!! I didn't know about the stick n stitch

  • @robertcory9871
    @robertcory9871 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Thanks so much for your clear instructions. I'm going to try some denim jeans. Thanks again.

  • @katyb2793
    @katyb2793 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    Thank you, this was clear, answered all my questions, but also quick! Really appreciate it!

    • @katyb2793
      @katyb2793 Pƙed 2 lety

      Actually I do have one question, is it possible to use non fusible interfacing as a stabiliser instead of a wash away one?

  • @valliemcc8352
    @valliemcc8352 Pƙed 2 lety +11

    My most favourite hoodie has a bunch of small holes and tears in it from years of wear, and I'm thinking of patching it up with embroidered flowers with leaves and stems :D thanks for the nice informative video

    • @crewelghoul
      @crewelghoul  Pƙed 2 lety

      That will be fun!! You’re welcome!

    • @CailinRuaAnChead
      @CailinRuaAnChead Pƙed rokem +1

      I did this today with a favourite pair of jeans and it's turned out really cute. I used some flowers, some bees, joined it up with a few stems and leaves. Do it you won't regret it!

  • @Beginningsewingandmending
    @Beginningsewingandmending Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    I think your video is excellant. Thank you. I have used the starch paper for machine sewing one time. It was a lot of fun.

  • @kenyaestrada5438
    @kenyaestrada5438 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

    Thanks for sharing all this information, very clear and many options to choose from

  • @riskybiznuts7697
    @riskybiznuts7697 Pƙed 3 lety +15

    What an incredibly helpful video, I feel like I just stumbled upon gold :,)

  • @oliviawimm2064
    @oliviawimm2064 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

    Thank you for the very informative video! I’m a beginner embroider and wanted to do something on a shirt for a friend and had no idea how to proceed. Thank you for the guidance!

    • @crewelghoul
      @crewelghoul  Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

      You’re welcome!! Good luck on your next project!

  • @navanisameeravadhamalla9742

    Pretty much helpful. Thanks for the video.

  • @lauranavar7180
    @lauranavar7180 Pƙed 3 lety

    Thank you! Very helpful

  • @blackvirga
    @blackvirga Pƙed 3 lety +6

    Super helpful! Thank you!

  • @robynkellogg808
    @robynkellogg808 Pƙed rokem +1

    Thank you so much for this video! 🙏 I have not embroidered in over 40 years and these tips will help me get back into the groove with confidence! 😀

  • @lucysoto2965
    @lucysoto2965 Pƙed 2 lety

    Great tips, thank you 😊

  • @chinkrisbe1508
    @chinkrisbe1508 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    HELPFUL FOR BEGINNER LIKE ME... THANK YOU

  • @rachelmaloney3863
    @rachelmaloney3863 Pƙed rokem

    super helpful! Thank you.

  • @nian6240
    @nian6240 Pƙed 3 lety +8

    this video is 5 months old, but try making a little mark where you want and then flip it inside out to put the pellon/pelon :)

  • @littlebrookreader949
    @littlebrookreader949 Pƙed měsĂ­cem

    Very thorough! Thanks! ❀

  • @maryjaillet9227
    @maryjaillet9227 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

    Really enjoyed your explanation thank you😊

  • @jenyurikouth4984
    @jenyurikouth4984 Pƙed rokem

    Good idea. Thanks.

  • @ozratarot
    @ozratarot Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

    thank you for this!

  • @hopeonmars9047
    @hopeonmars9047 Pƙed rokem

    Thank you for this video!! Was always planning to try to embroider on clothes but its so hard finding the right video 😭💜💜

    • @crewelghoul
      @crewelghoul  Pƙed rokem

      So glad it’s helpful! Enjoy embroidering on your clothes. :)

  • @samanthamurray5773
    @samanthamurray5773 Pƙed rokem

    This was so helpful! Great video thank you

  • @basilthecavy
    @basilthecavy Pƙed rokem +2

    Excellent video, very clear, concise and helpful. Subscribed :)

    • @crewelghoul
      @crewelghoul  Pƙed rokem

      Thanks so much! Glad you found it helpful!

  • @solarwinds-
    @solarwinds- Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

    Thank you! I've just finished the classic white linen shirt I love and it's just begging for a design.
    Are those your 2 dogs? Perfect subject for a sweat shirt. Cute! Looks like a mom and her pup.
    DMC in my opinion is the gold standard in threads. The best quality & variety of colors.
    Love your tats btw.

  • @popp1040
    @popp1040 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Please make a video showing us how to double knot! I am really struggling with that

  • @carinen8119
    @carinen8119 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

    Very helpful

  • @simranjeetgill9977
    @simranjeetgill9977 Pƙed 3 lety

    Wow đŸ€©

  • @Sabrina-so6ti
    @Sabrina-so6ti Pƙed 3 lety +7

    If you are going to embroider on t shirt material what material would you go for or which would be best? 100% Cotton, respun etc? Would you go for a lighter weight? An which type of stabliser would you use? Thanks for all the tips. Really helpful!

    • @crewelghoul
      @crewelghoul  Pƙed 3 lety +8

      I would go with 100% cotton medium weight tshirt! It will be way easier to embroider on if it’s not super thin or stretchy 😊

    • @Sabrina-so6ti
      @Sabrina-so6ti Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @@crewelghoul awwh thank you! What type of stabliser would you use?

  • @disyabackup3040
    @disyabackup3040 Pƙed rokem

    Thank you for sharing. Love all the tips and tricks. I love do 3D embroidery on denim. But it always cringkle or stretch all over my embroidery edges. May I have the tips so I can have a nice fine embroidery without cringkle all over the edges? Thank you so much before 💖💖💖💖

  • @fernandadelagarza1070
    @fernandadelagarza1070 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    When you use the solvy, what side stays on the inside of the hoop?

  • @paauvalencia
    @paauvalencia Pƙed 2 lety

    I found super helpful your video!đŸ„ș The stabilizer that you use is thin thickness or medium thickness?

  • @sarojasgalaxy3137
    @sarojasgalaxy3137 Pƙed 2 lety

    Very nice 👌

  • @meganparish1431
    @meganparish1431 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

    When deciding where you want the design to go, I think it would be easier to turn the sweater inside out and then place the stabilizer. It eliminates the guesswork and finagling

  • @stelioskaterina3419
    @stelioskaterina3419 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

    ❀΀ΕΛΕΙΟ!!!!

  • @Zetsubou127
    @Zetsubou127 Pƙed 2 lety +9

    I'm getting into embroidery and I really want to try doing stuff with clothes. Do you have thoughts on the binders that go on the back of your work? Like the ones that you iron on that are supposed to help with texture and longevity?

    • @crewelghoul
      @crewelghoul  Pƙed 2 lety +2

      I personally don’t have any experience with them. Whenever I embroider on clothes I double knot all of my threads and wash everything on delicate / hang dry them and it’s held up ok for me! But I’ll have to look into some different products and maybe do a comparison soon!

    • @marissakessler6489
      @marissakessler6489 Pƙed 2 lety

      I have the same question. For a really nice finish, Id love to have a type of permanent stabalizer, like a Pelon 101, that is soft to the touch but hides my knots.

  • @TheVloggingPhaseJM
    @TheVloggingPhaseJM Pƙed rokem

    Do you need to fully take off the stabilizer inside/under the fabric after you’re done or just the leftover on the outside of the design? I’m assuming we leave what’s sort of inside the design and not really visible

  • @incendi4ry
    @incendi4ry Pƙed 2 lety

    Your channel name is awesome! 😍😘

  • @owlbestitching8839
    @owlbestitching8839 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

    Nice work â€đŸ›Žïž

  • @noahray9339
    @noahray9339 Pƙed rokem

    Could you also hand draw on the stick and stitch fabric instead of printing?

  • @JoSanOng
    @JoSanOng Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much for your insight! Would I need a stabilizer for 100% Organic Cotton fabrics? Thank you

    • @crewelghoul
      @crewelghoul  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      You’re welcome! For natural fabrics like cotton you won’t normally need it, but it its kind of thin it wouldn’t hurt to either double up the fabric or use a stabilizer if you’d like!

  • @emilympurvis
    @emilympurvis Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

    thank you so much!! this video is so clear and helpful. I especially appreciate the product recommendations-- there are so many different stabilizers out there, it's hard to know where to start. I have a question: when working with a product like super solvy and using a permanent marker (like a micron pen) to trace a design, do I have to worry about the black marker showing through the final embroidery piece if I use light colored threads? If anybody out there knows the answer or has thoughts/opinions, I'd love to hear them!

    • @crewelghoul
      @crewelghoul  Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci +1

      I don’t usually have a problem with it! You can always do a test swatch to see how everything will look before you commit to it though!

  • @elaineyeung8114
    @elaineyeung8114 Pƙed 2 lety

    I’m a beginner in embroidery but do have good sewing skill. Your videos are very helpful for me to get started. I want to know do I need to wash and heat dry the fabric/clothing before hand in case they may be prone to shrinkage. Are the threads and stabilizers shrink proof ? Thanks for your advice👍

    • @crewelghoul
      @crewelghoul  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      So glad you find them helpful! I would definitely prewash the clothes. As for afterwards, it’s ideal to hand wash or delicate wash and hang dry anything you embroider on just to be on the safe side!

  • @kjennings8853
    @kjennings8853 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    Great tips and tricks

  • @hellomonday.mimosa9350
    @hellomonday.mimosa9350 Pƙed 2 lety

    Hi. Can you embroider on crocheted fabric?

  • @AnnitaAndrade
    @AnnitaAndrade Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +1

    I want to do embroidery on my jacket sleeves, will it itch?? that's what I'm afraid of LOL I have been doing embroidery for a few years but never on clothing!

  • @ur_lina
    @ur_lina Pƙed 2 lety

    Hello, thank you so much for the vid!! What kind of stabilizer would you use on a cotton tshirt?

    • @crewelghoul
      @crewelghoul  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Sorry for the delayed reply, I just saw this! I would use pellon stick and tear away on the back of the shirt!

  • @jasperl1531
    @jasperl1531 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    what kind of marking device would you use on the super solvy if you were working on a dark fabric? or would you just not and use the stick and stitch one, instead

    • @crewelghoul
      @crewelghoul  Pƙed 2 lety +2

      You can use a micron and it will still be slightly visible, but I’d recommend the stick and stitch for darker fabrics!

  • @pie12399
    @pie12399 Pƙed měsĂ­cem

    when applying the stabilizer, could you just apply it on the shirt inside out since the positioning would be the same when flipped back? would make it a lot easier to apply the stabilizer on the flat shirt inside out rather than trying to fit it through the neck hole

    • @crewelghoul
      @crewelghoul  Pƙed měsĂ­cem +1

      Yes, I applied it in a very inconvenient way in this video haha

  • @apurupamargapuri4192
    @apurupamargapuri4192 Pƙed 2 lety

    How do you go about removing the stabiliser backing?

    • @crewelghoul
      @crewelghoul  Pƙed 2 lety

      It depends on what kind you use but there is tear away and water soluble kinds that are removable!

  • @Kirakiwi21
    @Kirakiwi21 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Can I use any thread for embroidery or should I only use embroidery threads ?

    • @crewelghoul
      @crewelghoul  Pƙed 2 lety

      Technically you could use regular thread! But I find pearl or stranded cotton embroidery floss has more color options. For stranded floss you can choose to use more than one strand for thicker stitches and lines.

    • @Kirakiwi21
      @Kirakiwi21 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@crewelghoul What I can really get rn is some normal thread. It won’t make much of a difference right? And thank you so much

  • @ccbarr58
    @ccbarr58 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

    My friend use to embroider over stains on her kids clothes. Jeans need a strong needle.

  • @downrightsouthern8398
    @downrightsouthern8398 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

    What needles do you use on jeans? Sweatshirts? Sweaters?

    • @crewelghoul
      @crewelghoul  Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

      I use embroidery needles mainly for everything. In regards to size, I usually go by strands of thread used and not necessarily material!! I have a post that has a needle size chart that may be helpful here. :) crewelghoul.com/blog/hand-embroidery-needle-sizes-explained-needle-size-chart/

  • @conservationresearchcommun5584
    @conservationresearchcommun5584 Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

    Can you embroyd on a cotton shirt? If so, do you need a stabiliser?

    • @crewelghoul
      @crewelghoul  Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

      You can! I'd advise choosing one that is 100% cotton without elastic. It never hurts to add a bit of stabilizer on the back, I find it makes things easier to stitch.

  • @snightowl
    @snightowl Pƙed rokem

    Do you put anything over the inside/back of the stitches once it’s done?

    • @crewelghoul
      @crewelghoul  Pƙed rokem +1

      I personally don't and I've never had any issues. There are some stabilizers out there that you can iron onto the back, but I have never used them so I'm not sure if they work well with embroidery!

  • @Alcoholism420
    @Alcoholism420 Pƙed 2 lety

    What if we are embroider on polyester mateirals?

    • @crewelghoul
      @crewelghoul  Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Polyester can be kind of tricky and less forgiving, but if you find it to be too thin stabilizer would help!

  • @barefacedquestions
    @barefacedquestions Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

    Is the Pellon tear away stabilizer supposed to stay with the clothing? I mean, it looks like you just teared away the excess part, and the part that supported the embroidery was still there?

    • @crewelghoul
      @crewelghoul  Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

      It usually mostly disintegrates once you wash it. It’s more so just to use while you’re stitching!

    • @barefacedquestions
      @barefacedquestions Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

      @@crewelghoul Thanks for the explanation.

  • @lillysmith424
    @lillysmith424 Pƙed 2 lety

    you're the fucking coolest