hand embroidery – Sonia B Textiles

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!

Chenille Needles
Fabric
Heat n Bond (Iron on Adhesive)
Embroidery Hoop (6 inch)
Air Erasable Marker Pen or Pencil
Printer (to print out design template)
Scissors
DMC Cotton Mouline in colours listed in the PDF (or whatever you have available).

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!

sequin Rows – Hand Embroidery series

Sequin, bead, bead, Sequin…

sequin-rows-beads-yellow-white-embroidery-technique-on-white-cloth — Sequin Rows – Sequin and bead hand embroidery technique for beginners.

Sequin Rows for me are one of the most underestimated embellishment techniques I’ve come across.

Satisfaction in every stitch and the varied combinations of seed beads and sequins are surprising if not a little indulgent.

How to Create Sequin Rows

You will need: Embroidery hoop, fabric, needle, thread, sequins and size 8 seed beads.

This is the way I do it, but if anybody has any tips, tricks or comments please leave a reply below!

Beginners Hand Embroidery Series

Quick and easy beginners hand embroidery stitches. Straight and Satin stitch demonstration video is now up on le YouTubee channel.

Beginners Easy Straight and Satin Stitch for Hand Embroidery Demonstration

Embroider a Patch with me!

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!

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

Chenille Needles
Any Fabric or garment of your choice
Heat n Bond (Iron on Adhesive)
Embroidery Hoop (6 inch)
Air Erasable Marker Pen or Pencil
Printer (to print out design template)
Scissors
I’m using stranded cotton Anchor threads this week, But you can use whatever you have available to you!

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!

Download Template

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!

Chenille Needles
Fabric
Heat n Bond (Iron on Adhesive)
Embroidery Hoop (6 inch)
Air Erasable Marker Pen or Pencil
Printer (to print out design template)
Scissors
DMC Cotton Mouline in colours listed in the PDF (or whatever you have available). I bought mine from John Lewis as they had the best price at the time.

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!

Vegan Craftivism – Cute Enough to Eat?

Here is an ongoing project of mine. A series of embroideries bringing awareness to veganism. It is not a movement that is exclusive to just the few. Our connection to dead animals on supermarket shelves has been disconnected.

Unfinished Embroidery… Stitchers Issues

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Probably one of the most frustrating traits some of us may share, is not being able to finish something.

This embroidery is simple enough in itself to finish in a week, although I have had this on a pile of unfinished pieces for over a year now!

AIM: Finish this week!

Click here to view on Instagram!

Happy Sunday Stitching!!