Embroidery essentials

When it comes to delicate stitching, success begins with your choice of fabric. Lightweight, finely woven fabrics like cotton lawn, viscose, and muslin are ideal for most decorative techniques. They’r

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Backstitch forms a neat line which can be used alone or to outline other stitches. Backstitch should be worked so that all the stitches are the same length with no gaps between them. Bring the needle

Pintuck detailing adds a modern twist to this functional, farmhouse-inspired design The comfortable criss-cross back straps eliminate neck strain and are adjustable for a comfy fit This apron’s clever

YOU WILL NEED ■ Kitchen tea towel: white ■ Stranded cotton: 1 skein of dark grey ■ Machine thread: 1 spool each of blue, pink ■ Embroidery hoop: 18cm diameter ■ Masking/Painter’s tape: 2.5cm wide ■ Se

MATERIALS ■ Tulle fabric: 25x25cm, nude ■ Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of orange, red, light red and mustard yellow ■ Embroidery hoop: 18cm diameter ■ Strong fabric glue and paintbrush ■ Basic embroi