How to Embroider

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Obtain fabric

   A loose weavable fabric is a good choice for your first projects. , An unstretched fabric will wrinkle and become difficult to work with as you snug down the stitches., This is long enough to make some nice stitches and short enough so that it will not tangle easily.,,, From here on out, it's a matter of placing stitches where you want them so that they form an outline or shape that is pleasing to you.
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   Step 2: an embroidery hoop

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   Step 3: an embroidery needle (largish eye for your heavier thread) and some embroidery floss or yarn.

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   Step 4: Stretch your fabric taut using the embroidery hoop.

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   Step 5: Cut your floss

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   Step 6: or heavy thread to a length of approximately 25 inches (63.5 cm).

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   Step 7: Thread your needle.

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   Step 8: Tie a knot in the end of the thread/floss/yarn.

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   Step 9: Poke the needle through the fabric from the back side.

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