Free embroidery: learn more about the technique and get inspired

It is not by chance that free embroidery has become increasingly successful. Present in home decor and a real darling on Pinterest, it’s not difficult to learn and lets you unleash your creativity. Want to know more? Keep reading this post to know the stitches and materials needed, as well as tutorials and beautiful photos.

Materials: what you need to start embroidering

The cool thing about free embroidery is that you don’t need a lot of materials to start your creations. The items are basic, inexpensive, and easy to find. Follow:

• Skein thread: skein thread, also called mouline, is the most common for this type of embroidery. However, you can also use other types, such as traditional sewing thread.
• Sewing needles: it is necessary to use a needle that sticks, as free embroidery is not usually done on fabrics with holes. Number 7 and number 9 sewing needles are good initial investments.
• Sewing Scissors: Scissors will be needed to cut the threads. You don’t need special scissors, as long as they are well cut and have a fine point.
• Raw cotton fabric: cheap, it is usually chosen because it is neutral and has a light starch, which makes the fabric firmer.
• Hoop: although not essential for free embroidery, the hoop is often used. There are plastic and wooden models – the latter is beautiful to decorate the house.

See how there’s not much mystery in terms of the materials list? And you can still make small substitutions, try out the gadgets you have at home and start your creations.

What are free embroidery stitches?

Don’t be fooled by the name “free”: this embroidery does have some commonly used stitches. Below, you learn which are the most common – and how to do them too.

back stitch

Great for contouring, the backstitch is a good choice for anyone starting to venture into the world of embroidery. It is made backwards and hence is known by that name.

current point

Chain stitch requires a little more skill with the needles: you need to make small loops with the thread. Don’t worry: the video on the Bordado Arte channel teaches everything in detail.

full stitch

The solid stitch is often used to fill small figures. The video above shows great tips that help when embroidering, how to make small lines using a pen.

After you learn the basic stitches of free embroidery, it’s worth getting a little more specialized and learning the hue stitch, the rod stitch, the Pekingese stitch, the lollipop stitch and the bounce stitch.

Tutorials you need to try

Now that you already know what materials are needed and the starting stitches, how about starting to make your first embroidery? The videos of this selection show everything step by step. Check it out:

embroidered flower tutorial

Make your home more flowery with this beautiful embroidery! It makes a combination of different stitches – warp stitch, daisy stitch and French knot. Play the video to learn the step by step.

Learn to embroider cactus in four versions

Backstitch, satin stitch, rod stitch, topstitch, daisy stitch: if you have knowledge in the art of free embroidery, it’s time to put it into practice with this tutorial. The cacti are just a delicacy!

How to embroider typewriter-style letters

Knowing how to embroider letters, you can make different projects, from your name to an inspiring phrase. In the video above, you learn how to make typewriter-style letters. A charm!

How to embroider letters with stem stitch

Here, another idea of ​​how to embroider letters, this time with the stem stitch. The Clube do Embroidery video, in addition to showing all the steps correctly, is still a delight to watch.

Tip: write free embroidery on YouTube – or free embroidery, in English – to check out many ideas, with the most varied designs.

40 free embroidery ideas that are a show of inspiration

And if there is any doubt about the beauty of free embroidery, these photos are here to win your heart. Check out!

1. If you are looking for a manual activity to love

2. May be interested in the beauty of free embroidery

3. It’s a way to decorate the house

4. Or even sell and earn extra income

5. And as for embroidery ideas, there are no limits

6. Free embroidery with flowers is one of the darlings

7. And you can vary the species

8. As in this beautiful embroidery with sunflowers

9. And this one with lavender

10. Another idea is to combine flowers with names

11. Or names with other elements

12. Great suggestion for children’s rooms

13. Or for the baby’s room

14. Isn’t she cute?

15. Free embroidery is usually done backstage

16. And it looks beautiful

17. But you can do the embroidery on other pieces

18. As streamers

19. And clothes

20. Empowerment messages look amazing in embroidery

21. As well as tributes

22. And what about astrological embroidery?

23. Sign lovers go crazy!

24. Although embroidery is popular on light fabrics

25. It’s worth venturing into the dark

26. Like this beautiful blue

27. The look is very beautiful

28. Pure inspiration: mix of embroidery and watercolor

29. Want to differentiate yourself? embroider in tulle

30. The result is extremely delicate

31. Family photos also saw beautiful embroidery

32. And immortalize special moments

33. Even children’s drawings turn into art

34. You can embroider a prayer

35. A calendar

36. A poem

37. And even your family tree

38. Did you see how many free embroidery inspirations are?

39. Now, just separate the threads and needles

40. And let your creativity flow!

Very cool these tips and inspirations, huh? As popular as free embroidery is cross stitch embroidery – which is even coming back into fashion. Check out our guide with tutorials, videos and tips.