Tatreez on Any Fabric? Start Here with Waste Canvas (Not Aida!)

Want to add Tatreez to your clothes, bags, or other fabrics? In this first video of the Tatreez 102 series, I introduce you to waste canvas—an essential tool for embroidering on any fabric that’s not Aida.

⚠️ Important tip: DO NOT use Aida fabric if you’re trying to stitch Tatreez onto clothing—it’s painful (and nearly impossible) to remove! Waste canvas is designed to dissolve or pull away once you’ve stitched, making it perfect for wearable Tatreez.

🧵 In this video, you’ll learn:
The difference between Aida fabric and waste canvas
The tools you need to get started
Why I use sewing thread to baste the canvas (instead of embroidery floss)
Where to buy waste canvas (especially in North America)
What “count” means for waste canvas sizing

Not included: Tweezers and seam rippers, optional but very useful and I will walk through using them in later videos.

📍 Links to purchase waste canvas in larger quantities:
123 Stitch: http://www.123stitch.com/
Yarntree: http://www.yarntree.com/

✨ This is the first video in Tatreez 102: Stitch on Any Fabric with Waste Canvas — perfect if you’ve completed Tatreez 101 and want to make your embroidery wearable. Here is the Tatreez 101 series:    • Tatreez Embroidery Materials for Beginners...  

📥 Grab the free Tatreez Starter Package (includes tools checklist + pattern):
https://linasthobe.myflodesk.com/starter

🌍 Stitch alongside others in the Tatreez Lab community:
https://www.linasthobe.com/community

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