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Beginner embroidery
Beginner embroidery tutorials from Komok: basic stitches, thread fastening, tambour stitch, smooth stitch, ribbon basics, and simple practice projects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.