Materials

MATERIALS TECHNIQUES STITCH GUIDE TEMPLATES

FABRIC

Embroidery can be worked on a wide variety of fabrics or ready-made items. It’s best to choose fabrics with a fairly smooth surface as heavily-textured surfaces will prevent the stitches from lying flat. For beginners, it’s best to start with a 100% plain-weave cotton.

When choosing fabric, consider its intended use, how much wear it will get and how often it will need to be washed.

Fabric can be categorised by its weave and fibre content. Plain weave is the most common type of weave and includes