Adding stitching to your wardrobe can give clothing new life, whether the embroidery is purely decorative or used for mending. But what about stitching on t-shirts and other stretchy fabrics? Hand embroidery on knit fabrics can be a bit challenging because of the stretch factor, but once you get the hang of it, it’s lots of fun! Don't miss these tips to set yourself up for success.
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Best Practices and Stitches for Hand Embroidering on Clothing
One of the fantastic things about hand embroidery is that it’s a versatile craft that can be stitched on all sorts of textiles in your home and life. Adding a bit of embroidery to clothing can give it new life, but what sort of stitches are best to use on clothing? Whatever stitches you choose, it’s important that they hold up to repeated washing as well as daily wear and tear, so there are a couple of things to keep in mind before you select your stitches.
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Getting Started with Sashiko: Tips, Tools and Tackling My First Project
I love the beautiful geometry of sashiko stitching - the varying patterns on traditional garb and home goods are just stunning. Even more I love the intention behind the craft and how its primary purpose is to extend the life of textiles in your wardrobe and home. Using sashiko techniques, whether for decorative purposes or for mending, are a simple and beautiful way to incorporate embroidery in a functional way to fabrics used every day .
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Prolong the Life of Your Clothing with These Boro Mending Tips
Boro is the Japanese art of mending in which textiles have been patched together to prolong their life. In recent years this simple method of fabric repair has grown in popularity as more people have pursued slow and sustainable fashion and sought to extend the life of their clothing.
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How to Hand Embroider a Feminine Floral Motif on Your Baseball Cap
I have to admit, it’s hard for me to resist a cute hat. Especially when the weather is sunny and I’m trying to keep my nose from getting sunburned! ;) So when I saw this beautiful baseball cap that Inna over at The Faithful Thread created, I just loved it! Adorable and practical? I’m sold! Inna was generous enough to share a step-by-step tutorial and pattern demonstrating how she embroidered this baseball cap so that you can make one as well!
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