Hand Embroidery

Overview

With this comprehensive beginner’s class, expert Kat McTee walks you through the basics you need to start embroidering with confidence. Learn to make beautiful hand-stitched projects while mastering essential techniques.

Course Outline

1. 01: What You Need: Fabrics, Floss, Needles & Hoops
   Discover the basics of hand embroidery as Kat helps you assemble beginner-friendly supplies, including fabric, floss, and tools.
   Duration: 17 min
2. 02: Method: Transferring Designs
   Learn two easy methods to quickly transfer embroidery designs to fabric and explore additional techniques to add to your toolkit.
   Duration: 9 min
3. 03: Method: Hoop Up & Get Started Stitching
   Find out how to separate stranded floss, thread your needle, and hoop your fabric. Start stitching with the running stitch, the most basic stitch in embroidery.
   Duration: 17 min
4. 04: Learn & Practice: Straight & Outline Stitches
   Introduce stitch families and practice five easy stitches that allow you to outline shapes and create expressive marks on your embroidery.
   Duration: 27 min
5. 05: Learn & Practice: Spot Stitches & French Knots
   Add texture and color to your sampler with simple spot stitches and master the French knot for adding dimension.
   Duration: 28 min
6. 06: Learn & Practice: Looped Stitches
   Discover how to create curvy looped stitches. Learn to add five fun loops to your sampler.
   Duration: 14 min
7. 07: Learn & Practice: Fill Stitches
   Complete your sampler by using fill stitches, such as seed, satin, long and short stitches, to color in shapes.
   Duration: 14 min
8. 08: Method: Working With Designs
   Explore commercial embroidery designs and learn tips for creating your own designs and choosing appropriate stitches.
   Duration: 14 min
9. 09: Method: Letters & Numbers
   Learn to stitch letters and numbers, including techniques like couching, for added detail in your embroidery.
   Duration: 6 min
10. 10: Method: Finishing Options
    Discover how to finish and display your sampler and other projects, transforming them into pillows, sachets, or wall art.
    Duration: 25 min
11. 11: Method: Floss Management
    Get tips for managing your embroidery floss, including suggestions for storage and techniques for color blending.
    Duration: 4 min
12. 12: Apply It: Embroidering Denim
    Learn to embroider on denim and heavier fabrics, including tips for working on tricky areas like pockets and collars.
    Duration: 15 min
13. 13: Apply It: Embroidering Knits & More Embroidery Styles to Try
    Discover how to stitch on knit fabrics and use stabilizers for professional-quality results every time.
    Duration: 9 min