Small Embroidery Projects
Small Embroidery Projects are really easy to do and can be done by anyone. No experience required! It is a great hobby to have, very relaxing and stress relieving!
Being a beginner, the projects I am trying are very simple. Nothing fancy here! I am just sharing the things that I love to do, Hoping to inspire you to start a new hobby that you will love! I have a post on 10 fun hobbies to try, Embroidery is one of them. Do check it out.
You can embroider anything like t-shirts, jackets, pencil cases, pillowcases, towels, etc. Moreover, you can embroider on any fabric and hang it up on your wall as a decor piece. The design and colors are your choices, hence the possibilities are endless!
There is just something about handmade projects that makes them so much more special than something mass-produced or done by a machine. So go ahead and embroider something in your home that could use a little uplift and I guarantee, you will be proud of your work and want to do more!
A great starting project to practice all the stitches is an embroidery sampler. You can find some fantastic options here.
If you need some inspiration, you can check out these websites:
The Spruce Crafts( My absolute favorite website!) – Embroidery
Cutesy Crafts – How to embroider for beginners
Instructables – Embroidery – 101
Craftsy – Hand embroidery stitches
A Pretty Fix – Basic embroidery stitches for beginners
I also follow some awesome embroidery artists ( I call them artists because all their work are truly pieces of art!) on Instagram, do look at their awesome work if you get a chance. They also sell embroidery kits, patterns, and other helpful things if you are more inclined to get something ready to do!
Instagram Embroidery Artists:
Flynn and Mabel – @flynn_and_mabel
Matryoshka Doll Shop – @matryoshkadollshop
Which Stitch Studio – @whichstitchstudio
Cup of needles – @cupof needles
Momentoell – @momentoell
If you are more of a visual person, here are some YouTube channels that are helpful:
WHAT SUPPLIES DO YOU NEED TO GET STARTED WITH THESE SMALL EMBROIDERY PROJECTS?
Needle and needle threader( optional but helpful)
Embroidery bases like a t-shirt, towel, cotton, or linen cloth material
Embroidery Hoop ( optional but helpful!)
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HOW DO YOU DO THESE SMALL EMBROIDERY PROJECTS?
All it takes is deciding on your design and colors.
Next, you trace/draw the design on your base. ( I used a pen to draw my design on the T-shirt, for the pencil case I used a pencil.)
Thread the needle with the color of your choice. ( you can choose to use all 6 threads, or just 2,3 or 4, for most of the projects I use 3)
Tie a knot on the opposite side of the thread so it does not come through. And begin stitching!!
The stitches you use can be all the same or they can be different. For a list of all common stitches and how to do them, you can visit the Spruce Crafts website. (In most of my projects I used running stitch, satin stitch & lazy daisy stitch)
If you like to cover up the back of your project, all you need to do is cut a piece of cloth the same size and stitch it at the back using a whip stitch or a running stitch.
Do you like working with embroidery thread?
Then take a look at these beautiful tassel earrings! (No stitching required!)They make great gifts!
Do check out my other posts of things you can make to give as gifts this upcoming holiday season.
10 Easy Crochet Earrings (All Free Patterns!)
Take a look at this beautiful embroidered hoop, Isn’t it great? You could do something like this! I hope to one day!
Thank you for reading and if you try out any embroidery projects do share them with me on Instagram @lovetostayhomeblog. I’d love to see your amazing creations!
Have a wonderful day!
Hand Stitched Paper Gift Tags
These hand-stitched paper gift tags are a simple and fun way to dress up your gifts! They are unique and you can make up your own designs, and use different colors of thread to match your wrapping paper. Your handmade tag will definitely stand out on your gift!
Instead of spending money on buying gift tags, you can easily stitch up a few and have them on hand for your gift wrapping needs.
I got this idea from a book I borrowed from my local library. I absolutely loved this book, it has so many great ideas, simple enough for kids and teens to do too!
This is the book: Fabric Paper Thread by Kristen Sutcliffe.
What supplies do you need for these Hand-stitched paper gift tags?
Scrapbook paper or any Card Stock paper
Pencil
Ruler
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How do you make these Hand-Stitched paper gift tags?
- Cut rectangles ( 2 by 3 inches)out of your scrapbook paper.
- Using a pencil draw your designs on the paper. Make them simple with straight lines. I also tried some flowers as you can see.
- Place some heavy cardboard underneath your tag, using the pushpin, make holes at regular intervals on your design.
- After punching the holes, erase the pencil lines.
- Using the thread and needle, stitch the design onto the tag. (Cut some embroidery thread about 2′ long. Use 3 threads or all 6) I ended up using all 6. A simple running stitch ( —–), arrow stitch (vvvvv) and half running stitch ( /////// ) is all that is used.
- You do not have to tie a knot at the end of your thread when you begin. Just make sure to leave a long tail if you plan to use that as the tie for your tag.
- In the book, the author leaves a tail with which you can attach the tag to your gift. I did that for some but got the others, you can just add a thread on the top of your tag, it is really not a big deal.
- Your tag is ready! Make a whole bunch and use them for your gift-wrapped presents. You do not have to be an expert in sewing, you just have to put the needle in and out of the holes., kids and teens can do this as a fun project!
- If you like to cover the back of the tag so it looks neat., you can do so by gluing another piece of scrapbook paper on the back.
NOTES:
Use a paper cutter to get even sides on your tags. You can make them a bigger size if you like.
You can use one color or two colors, it is totally customizable for what you want.
Use 3 threads or all 6. I tried with 3 and then ended up using all 6 as I felt it looked better.
The same idea can be used to make bookmarks.
If you like to DIY, you might also be interested in:
DIY Paper Boxes and Felt Baskets for Organizing!
Thank you for visiting, if you do try these out, let me know, I love hearing from you! You can tag me on Instagram @lovetostayhomeblog so I can see your photos!
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Have a wonderful day!
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