HOW TO EMBROIDER A TOWEL | BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO EMBROIDERY

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In this video: the complete beginner's guide on how to embroider a kitchen towel using an iron-on template. Don’t forget to check my next video for the giveaway!

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VIDEO CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro
01:53 The difference between cross stitch and embroidery
03:53 Supplies
09:31 How to iron on the pattern
14:41 How to use an embroidery hoop
15:19 Picking colors
17:17 Separating your embroidery floss
18:58 Threading your needle
20:10 How to back stitch
23:36 How to take out stitches
26:19 Another breakdown of how to back stitch
29:20 How to tie off thread / change colors
31:09 Knot example #1
33:09 How to do a French knot
34:56 Why I love embroidery & a relaxing music montage
38:59 Knot example #2
42:59 Knot example #3
43:43 Knot example #4
45:29 How to wash, dry & iron
46:38 Conclusion :)

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SUPPLIES:
Pattern used in this video - https://amzn.to/46p4reh
Towel used in this video - https://amzn.to/3r5Ikt3
(It looks slightly different now...possibly darker colors than when I ordered?)
Stork scissors - https://amzn.to/3PE9jq2
Embroidery needles - https://amzn.to/3NxVyqa
Embroidery hoops - https://amzn.to/46sCL8e
Embroidery floss kit - https://amzn.to/3PE35pT
(Specific embroidery floss colors I used are listed below)
Floss storage bobbins - https://amzn.to/3CWPd2G
Aunt Martha towels (highly recommended) - https://amzn.to/4355Tj6
Cheaper (lower quality) towels you can also get in you want bulk - https://amzn.to/437HVn2
Iron-on pencil - https://amzn.to/44oQNWt

COLORS I USED:
DMC 3833 pink on plate & words
DMC 722 orange on decorative parts & coffee mug
DMC 904 dark green on palm frond & leaves
DMC 704 lime green on limes
DMC 369 light green on pie filling
DMC 01 white on whipped cream
DMC 420 brown on pie crust & coffee
DMC 932 blue/grey on fork & coffee steam

TYPES OF STITCHES:

back stitch (recommended for beginners)
french knot (for making dots)

Other stitches you might want to look up and try (a little more advanced - not used in this video) -
daisy stitch
stem stitch
satin stitch

Other easy patterns I would suggest:
Retro kitchen stuff - https://amzn.to/3NAuQwP
Flowers - https://amzn.to/44hNXCO
Months - https://amzn.to/4355Tj6
Martha Stewart towel embroidery kits (can still find some on eBay!)

Other patterns mentioned / shown -
Home is wherever I’m with you - https://amzn.to/44rMRVe
Martini - https://amzn.to/3NBAcYM
Drive in - https://amzn.to/3CS5iXc
Tiki pineapple - https://amzn.to/3PA6zKb

My comfy blanket - https://amzn.to/44v1rvb


MUSIC:

"Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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