Love Embroidery

Cutting edge

MATERIALS

Your choice of denim top

Machine thread: white

Embroidery hoop: 13cm diameter

Water-soluble stabiliser

Net or tulle fabric

Sewing machine with a freemotion or darning foot

Basic embroidery kit

STITCHES USED

Machine Straight Stitch

01 You can either create your own design or use the one we’ve provided for this project. If you’re creating you own, use closed shapes that have a fully connected outline. Plus, make sure the design isn’t too small or complex, because you need to leave plenty of space inside your outlines for the cut outs.

02 Measure the width of your top and create a to-size template made on a piece of paper. If your design is symmetrical,

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