Master classes
14Japanese Sashiko Embroidery: Working Principles and a Quick Master Class
Beginner1 hr1 projectFreeA quick master class on sashiko embroidery: materials and tools, pattern transfer onto fabric, line stitching sequence, 3-to-2 stitch ratio technique, thread fastening without knots, and common beginner mistakes.
Duplicate Stitch: Embroidering Over Knit Stitches on Stockinette Fabric
Beginner45 minFreeA guide to the duplicate stitch technique for knit fabric: use any cross-stitch chart, matching one knit stitch to one chart square, work with a tapestry needle on the right side of stockinette fabric, start embroidering from the center of the motif, and progress from simple motifs to multicolor charts.
How to Bead Embroider Without a Hoop: The Monastery Method
BeginnerFreeA guide to the 'monastery' method of bead embroidery without a hoop: how to position the fabric on the table, check your needle, lay the beads from top to bottom, and secure the thread reliably.
Decorative Flower Embroidery on a Button
BeginnerFreeThe source shows miniature embroidery worked through a button's holes: a green stem and leaves, a bud made with a French knot or bead, and pattern examples. It does not explain whether the button is secure as a functional fastening.
Swedish Embroidery: Simple Stitches for Striking Patterns
BeginnerFreeSwedish embroidery, also called Swedish weaving, is a simple counted technique based on running stitch. This tutorial explains choosing evenweave fabric, a needle, and threads, then shows how to begin a symmetrical pattern at the center, work without knots, and secure the thread with reverse stitches.
10 Basic Embroidery Stitches for Beginners
BeginnerFreeThis material explains 10 basic embroidery stitches for beginners: running stitch, backstitch, split stitch, stem stitch, simple double-sided satin stitch, French knot, chain stitch, lazy daisy, fly stitch, and scattered running stitch. The author recommends not starting with complex projects right away, but first practicing simple, essential foundations of practical embroidery.
How to Make Beautiful Embroidered Napkins
BeginnerFreeA guide to embroidering simple napkins in reversible satin stitch, transferring a design onto fabric, and finishing the edge with fringe, no special tools required.
Mimosa Branch: How to Embroider Fluffy Buds
BeginnerFreeThis master class shows how to embroider a mimosa branch: prepare linen or firm cotton, green embroidery floss for the branch, yellow embroidery thread for the buds, and a fine pencil or disappearing marker. First mark the branch outline on the fabric, using dots for closed buds and circles for open mimosa flowers. Then embroider the branch with green floss in 3 strands using a two-part stitch, add stem stitch where needed, make closed buds with French knots, cut yellow thread into 10 cm lengths for fluffy flowers, tie the bundle with thin thread every 3 cm, cut between the ties, trim the tassels into balls, fluff them with a needle, and sew them onto the marked spots.
Ribbon Embroidery: Wisteria Branch
BeginnerFreeThis master class shows how to embroider a wisteria branch with satin ribbons: prepare fabric, hoop, needles, scissors, lighter, white 10–12 mm ribbons, lilac-blue 6 mm ribbons, green 10 and 6 mm ribbons, watercolor or batik paints, and brushes. First mark the branches and leaves on the fabric, then embroider the leaves with 10 mm green ribbon using ribbon stitches, make twisted stems and branches with 6 mm green ribbon, embroider open flowers with white and lilac ribbon using straight and ribbon stitches, make buds with straight stitches, connect them with green ribbon, add a side branch, tint the flower with watercolor, and frame the finished work.
Micro Embroidery: A Lavender Pendant in a Couple of Hours
Beginner2 hrFreeA step-by-step guide to making a micro-embroidered pendant: draw the lavender motif, work it in rococo/bullion stitch and stem stitch, cut ovals from fabric, cardboard, and felt, gather the blank, and glue it into the base.
How to Embroider Dimensional Sequin Flowers
BeginnerFreeThis master class shows how to embroider a dimensional flower with sequins: first draw a circle in the required size, divide it into petal guides, bring the needle up on one guide line, pick up one sequin and two small seed beads, repeat the sequence until the petal has enough volume, then take the needle down exactly in the center of the circle and secure the thread on the wrong side. Repeat for every petal. The center can be embroidered after the petals, or you can fill it first with small crystals and then build the sequin-and-bead petals from the center outward. For beginners, firm plain fabric in an embroidery hoop makes the small details easier to control.
Ribbon Embroidery from A to Z. Step 1: How to Secure Ribbon in the Needle
BeginnerFreeThis lesson covers the first basic step in ribbon embroidery: which tools you need, which base fabric is easiest for practice, what types of ribbon can be used, how to cut about 40 cm of ribbon, trim one end at a 45-degree angle, thread it through a large-eye needle, pierce the ribbon about 1 cm from the end, pull it through to lock it neatly, then seal the straight end with a lighter, fold it, and pierce it with the needle.
Ribbon Embroidery Techniques: Making a Spider-Web Rose
Beginner45 minFreeA tutorial for the spider-web rose in ribbon embroidery: mark out the bud's outline, build a thread "star" base, and weave it with ribbon, embroidery floss, or wool yarn using three different techniques.
How to Make Your Own Cross-Stitch Chart
Beginner25 minFreeA tutorial on turning any picture into a cross-stitch chart using the online tools Xfloss and Pic2Pat: choosing a picture, setting up the palette and size, and getting and saving the finished chart.
