How to Embroider the Threaded Back Stitch
The threaded back stitch is a variation of the basic embroidered back stitch. It has a wavy texture that makes a terrific decorative edge for clothing and accessories. The looped...
Embroidery Tutorials
Step-by-step directions for embroidery stitches, including videos and samplers. Our embroidery tutorials provide tips and hints for stitching basic to complex stitches to embellish your project. Embroidery stitches add visual interest to garments, home dec items, quilts, toys and more! Browse through our embroidery tutorials and find a new stitch to try today!
Back Stitch Embroidery Tutorials
How to Embroider the Whipped Back Stitch
The whipped back stitch is a variation of the basic embroidered back stitch. The finished stitch has a nice scroll look and is perfect for outlines or lettering. Use either...
Back Stitch Embroidery
For an unbroken stitched line of hand embroidery, there’s nothing quite like the back stitch! It’s immensely popular among newer stitchers for its simplicity and clean, modern look. The stitches...
Running Stitch Embroidery Tutorials
Running Stitch Embroidery
The Running Stitch is the simplest and quickest of all embroidery stitches and creates simple lines and outlines. So many stitches use the running stitch as the basis, like the...
Laced Running Stitch
What fun! I loved doing this stitch and love the effect! The Laced Running Stitch is an easy variation on the running stitch, but looks like you did a lot...
Embroidery: Whipped Running Stitch (Cordonnet Stitch)
The whipped running stitch is a quick and easy way to outline a shape, giving texture to the line and producing a twisted cord effect. You can either use the...
More Embroidery Tutorials
Chicken Scratch Embroidery
Chicken scratch embroidery is also referred to as gingham embroidery, Broiderie Suisse, Australian cross stitch and depression lace. It is stitched on gingham fabric, which is a woven fabric that…
Up and Down Buttonhole Stitch
The up and down buttonhole stitch is a variation of the basic buttonhole stitch or blanket stitch and forms a scallop-like edge with a little knot at the base.
Lazy Daisy Stitch
As the name implies, the Lazy Daisy Stitch is an easy and fun way to embroider simple flower petals, leaves and raindrops. Scattered stitches fill spaces.
Back Stitch Embroidery
For an unbroken stitched line of hand embroidery, there's nothing quite like the Back Stitch! It's popular among newer stitchers for its clean, modern look.
How to Embroider the Whipped Back Stitch
The whipped back stitch is a variation of the basic embroidered back stitch. The finished stitch has a nice scroll look and is perfect for outlines or lettering. Use either…
How to Embroider the Threaded Back Stitch
The threaded back stitch is a variation of the basic embroidered back stitch. It has a wavy texture that makes a terrific decorative edge for clothing and accessories. The looped…
Interlaced Running Stitch
The interlaced running stitch is also known as the double threaded running stitch. It starts with the basic running stitch and then is laced one direction with either the same…
Embroidery: Portuguese Stem Stitch
The Portuguese Stem Stitch is a basic stem stitch, with added loops which give the stitch more texture and interest. It shows off the added loop texture.