Embroidery On Printed Fabric

In this blog we will explore embroidering on printed fabric to create unique designs. The printed fabric works as a template for your embroidery and is a wonderful way to learn new stitches. We will learn the stem stitch, French knot, straight stitch and running stitch.

Supplies

• Fabric
• Coats & Clark Embroidery Floss Thread
• Scissors
• Anchor® Tapestry Needle #24
• Anchor® Embroidery Hoop & Frame

Embellish a Floral Print

1. Choose a floral patterned fabric.

2. Use a contrasting Coats & Clark Embroidery Floss Threadto highlight the floral pattern. I used a stem stitch and French knots.

3. Stem stitch: I will be working left to right with my right hand.

1. Bring thread up through A and down through B. This stitch is double the length of your next stitches. Come up through C

   

2. C is halfway between A and B. Note that C is on top of stitch A-B

   

3. Take the needle down through D and up through B. B should be halfway between C-D

   

4. Repeat to create stem stitch

   

   

4. Now let’s make some French Knots! Tie a knot in your Coats & Clark Embroidery Floss and come up through the back of the fabric.

1. Tie a knot in your Coats and Clark Embroidery Floss and come up through the back of the fabric.

   

2. Hold the Coats and Clark Embroidery Floss with the hand that is not holding the needle. For me, this is my left hand. Keep tension on the Coats and Clark Embroidery Floss while you wrap the floss around the needle a few times.

   

3. Continue to hold the Coats and Clark Embroidery Floss with your left hand and insert the needle back into the original hole with your right hand. The tension you are creating with your left hand creates a neat knot.

   

   
   

   

Embellish a Geometric Pattern

1. Choose a geometric fabric. Use a running stitch to enhance the geometric pattern.

2. Running stitch:

1. To start a running stitch, bring the needle up through the back of the fabric. Leave a small stitch length and poke the needle back down through the fabric. A running stitch is simply pushing the needle up and down through the fabric.

   

   

   

Embellish a Striped Fabric

1. Choose a striped fabric.Use a straight stitch to create a simple block pattern. To add some visual interest I used an ombré color palette.

2. Straight stitch:

1. To start a running stitch, bring the needle up through the back of the fabric. Leave a small stitch length and poke the needle back down through the fabric. A running stitch is simply pushing the needle up and down through the fabric.

   

   
   

   

Use a straight stitch, stem stitch, French knot, and running stitch to enhance patterned fabric.