DIY Frida Kahlo Embroidered patch

Recorded a while a go, I have finally put together this Beginners level Frida Kahlo Embroidery patch Tutorial for you with a PDF download that includes all the deets to get you started!

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Frida Kahlo Style Patch Template

I have included colour codes of the DMC and Anchor threads I have used, but you can use whatever brand you prefer or what you have available to you.

In this video tutorial we will be working with Running, Stem and Satin embroidery stitches to create this inspirational embroidery of Frida.

Frida Kahlo Face embroidery onto white cloth surrounded by embroidery threads and sewing needle.

Here is a list of tools you may need if you’re not equipped already!

dmc and anchor embroidery floss, embroidery hoop, retractable pencil and fabric for craft.

I’ve really enjoyed putting this tutorial together! Let me know how you get on stitching your patch and what else you would like to see embroidered! And I might just create a tutorial for that too!

Embroider a Patch with me!

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On Thursday 19th and Friday 20th July, I’ll be hosting an embroidery patch workshop at CityLit, Covent Garden.

Over the course of two evenings, you will get your hands on the tools and techniques you will need to embroider your very own embroidery patch! You will then be able to attach this onto your favourite denim jacket, hat, tote bag or anything else you like!

Click here for course booking and more information.

DIY: Evil Eye Embroidery Patch

Another week and another embroidery tutorial!

This week we will be creating an evil eye embroidery patch.

I have included the materials and threads that I have used, but you can use whatever brand you prefer or what you have available to you.

In this video tutorial we will be working with running stitch, stem and satin embroidery stitches to create our Evil Eye Patch. We will also finish with applying iron-on adhesive so you can apply your patch to almost anything once it is finished!

The design template is full of all the details you need to complete your project!

Click below to get yours!

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Here is a list of tools you may need if you’re not equipped already!

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If you give this patch a go, please let me know! I’d love to hear from you and see your designs! Also if you have any design idea requests let me know in the comments below!

How to Make a Sassy Avocado Patch!

Free avocado embroidery patch design template, with video tutorial to accompany it!

It’s here! Im really excited to have created this avocado embroidery patch video and PDF download for you!

I have included the materials and threads that I have used, but you can use whatever brand you prefer or what you have available to you.

In this video tutorial we will be working with stab, stem and satin embroidery stitches to create our fab sassy avocado patch! We will also finish with applying iron-on adhesive so you can apply your patch to almost anything once it is finished!

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Sassy Avocado Patch Design template

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Here is a list of tools you may need if you’re not equipped already!

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I’ve really enjoyed putting this tutorial together! Let me know how you get on making your patch and what other fruit you would like to embroider! And I might just make a tutorial for that too!

 

Dairy is Scary – World Vegan Month

 

Happy World Vegan month!
I’ve been wanting to share my view on wearing gentle activism and why it is important to me.
We should not wear anything that scares people away from the message you want them to consider thinking deeply about.
We must wear our cause with the understanding that: the older you get the more conditioned you are to the  years of background programming within us that determines how we individually connected with this world. Deep set ideologies are not simply undone from one conversation or interaction. It’s a slow process, and it requires individuals to do their own research and make their own realisations.  This isn’t easy for most, it might mean letting go of friendships that do not serve them well or being the odd one out for a little while. Change is inevitable, and if we don’t embrace it we will become victims of a harbouring traditions that do nothing to serve our wellbeing. Meanwhile destroying the lives of sentient beings that this world has chosen to exploit for nothing but money.