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How to Design Your Own Embroidery

Embroidery is a beautiful and nearly lost art. Embroidery adds a touch of elegance of times long gone and it makes anything personal. Designing your own embroidery makes your pieces all the more special.

Things You'll Need

Ruler
Paper, 1/4-inch graph paper
Pencil
Design picture
Colored pencils

Instructions

- 1
  Print or sketch your basic design.
- 2
  Transfer your design onto the graph paper. Draw in just the outlines and edges; don't worry about shading and color. Make two copies of the design.
- 3
  Draw in the stitches you want to use on one of the copies. Use different colors for each type of stitch.
- 4
  Make one more copy on graph paper and color the design. Color this copy as close to the colors of floss you will be using.
- 5
  Use these three sheets as reference while you embroider.
- 6
  Make your design exact on your fabric by taking your pencil drawing and turning it upside down. Tape it to a window and trace the design with an iron-on transfer pencil. Place the design (pencil side up) on the fabric, cover with a towel and iron. Now you should have an exact copy of your design stamped onto the fabric.
- 7
  Embroider away and enjoy your very own unique design.

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