Learn Floral Embroidery
Make a small embroidered floral patch using an embroidery hoop, needle, and thread to learn basic stitches, patterns, and color choices.
Step-by-step guide to make a small embroidered floral patch
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Step 1
Pick 2 or 3 thread colors for the petals and one color for leaves and the center.
Step 2
Place the paper pattern under the fabric and trace the simple flower outline onto the fabric with your pencil or marker.
Step 3
Lay the traced fabric over the inner hoop and press the outer hoop on top then tighten the hoop so the fabric is smooth and taut.
Step 4
Cut a piece of embroidery floss about 18 inches long with scissors.
Step 5
Separate the cut floss into three thin strands by gently pulling them apart.
Step 6
Push the three separated strands through the needle eye until they are threaded.
Step 7
Tie a small knot at the end of the thread so the stitches will not pull through.
Step 8
Stitch the stem using small backstitches by bringing the needle up ahead along the stem line then going back into the previous spot to make even stitches.
Step 9
Fill each petal with satin stitch by bringing the needle up at one petal edge and making parallel stitches across the petal until it looks smooth.
Step 10
Make two or three French knots for the flower center by bringing the needle up at the center spot then wrapping the thread around the needle twice and pulling the needle back down near the starting point.
Step 11
Create leaves with lazy daisy stitches by making a small loop for each leaf and anchoring the loop with a tiny straight stitch at the tip.
Step 12
Tie off the thread on the back with a secure knot and trim any extra thread close to the knot.
Step 13
Remove the fabric from the hoop and cut around your flower leaving a small edge so it can be used as a patch.
Step 14
Take a photo of your embroidered floral patch and share your finished creation on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use if I don't have an embroidery hoop or embroidery floss?
If you don't have an embroidery hoop or embroidery floss, tape the fabric tightly over a sturdy piece of cardboard or an empty picture frame and use doubled sewing thread or thin yarn in place of floss while following the 'Lay the traced fabric over the inner hoop...' and 'Separate the cut floss into three thin strands...' steps.
My fabric is wrinkling or loose in the hoop—how do I fix it?
Loosen the outer hoop, re-center the traced design, pull the outer hoop down while gently stretching the fabric until it's smooth and taut, then re-tighten the screw so stitches like the satin stitch and backstitch lay flat.
How can I adapt this activity for younger or older kids?
For younger kids, pre-trace the flower, use a blunt tapestry needle and thicker yarn so they can skip separating strands and have an adult tie the starting knot, while older kids can split the floss into three thin strands, practice finer satin stitches and add more petals or French knot centers.
How can we enhance or personalize the embroidered flower patch?
Personalize the patch by adding tiny seed beads or metallic thread to the French knot center, embroider extra buds or a name around the flower, and fuse interfacing before you 'Remove the fabric from the hoop and cut around your flower...' to make the patch sturdier for sewing onto clothes.
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Facts about hand embroidery for kids
🧵 Embroidery floss usually comes as a 6-strand cotton skein you can split to make finer or thicker stitches.
🪡 Embroidery has been practiced for centuries and was used to decorate royal garments, military uniforms, and household linens.
🧶 Hoops hold fabric taut for even stitches and come in sizes from tiny (about 2 in) to large (18+ in) for big patches.
🌸 Many floral embroidery patterns can be created using just three basic stitches: backstitch, satin stitch, and French knots.
🎨 Picking thread colors is like painting—layering shades and changing stitch direction adds depth to petals.
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