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Hand Embroidery Tips for Stitching on T-shirts (Plus a Project to Try!)

Hand Embroidery Tips for Stitching on T-shirts (Plus a Project to Try!)

August 25, 2021

Adding stitching to your wardrobe can give clothing new life, whether the embroidery is purely decorative or used for mending. But what about stitching on t-shirts and other stretchy fabrics? Hand embroidery on knit fabrics can be a bit challenging because of the stretch factor, but once you get the hang of it, it’s lots of fun! Don't miss these tips to set yourself up for success.

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In Embroidery Tips & Tricks, Embroidery Projects Tags clothing, tips
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Best Practices and Stitches for Hand Embroidering on Clothing

Best Practices and Stitches for Hand Embroidering on Clothing

July 29, 2021

One of the fantastic things about hand embroidery is that it’s a versatile craft that can be stitched on all sorts of textiles in your home and life. Adding a bit of embroidery to clothing can give it new life, but what sort of stitches are best to use on clothing? Whatever stitches you choose, it’s important that they hold up to repeated washing as well as daily wear and tear, so there are a couple of things to keep in mind before you select your stitches.

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In Embroidery Tips & Tricks Tags clothing, tips
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Getting Started with Sashiko: Tips, Tools and Tackling My First Project

Getting Started with Sashiko: Tips, Tools and Tackling My First Project

June 10, 2021

I love the beautiful geometry of sashiko stitching - the varying patterns on traditional garb and home goods are just stunning. Even more I love the intention behind the craft and how its primary purpose is to extend the life of textiles in your wardrobe and home. Using sashiko techniques, whether for decorative purposes or for mending, are a simple and beautiful way to incorporate embroidery in a functional way to fabrics used every day .

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In Embroidery Tips & Tricks, Inspiration Tags sashiko, clothing
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Prolong the Life of Your Clothing with These Boro Mending Tips

Prolong the Life of Your Clothing with These Boro Mending Tips

January 16, 2020

Boro is the Japanese art of mending in which textiles have been patched together to prolong their life. In recent years this simple method of fabric repair has grown in popularity as more people have pursued slow and sustainable fashion and sought to extend the life of their clothing.

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In Inspiration Tags clothing, mending
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How to Hand Embroider a Feminine Floral on Your Baseball Cap

How to Hand Embroider a Feminine Floral Motif on Your Baseball Cap

July 12, 2017

I have to admit, it’s hard for me to resist a cute hat. Especially when the weather is sunny and I’m trying to keep my nose from getting sunburned! ;) So when I saw this beautiful baseball cap that Inna over at The Faithful Thread created, I just loved it! Adorable and practical? I’m sold! Inna was generous enough to share a step-by-step tutorial and pattern demonstrating how she embroidered this baseball cap so that you can make one as well!

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In Freebie, Embroidery Projects Tags clothing, Freebie
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Hello and welcome! I’m Beth Colletti and love empowering women to create with hand embroidery while relaxing and enjoying some crafty self-care. I hope you enjoy exploring the tips and tutorials on my site! Plus don’t miss the embroidery patterns and kits I offer in my shop or the chance to enroll in an online course.


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