LoveCrafts's video: How to embroider on a t-shirt Community tutorials

Blending her modern aesthetic with the traditional craft of embroidery, Thread Honey creates fresh designs that we just love! Follow along with Jennifer and jazz up an old jacket or sweater with a bit of embroidery! Check out more lovely embroidery ideas: https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/c/article/how-to-embroider-on-a-t-shirt STEPS 1. Choose the clothing item you're going to stitch on. Linen, non-stretch cotton and denim are all great options! 2. Print out your pattern onto water-soluble fabric stabilizer. 3. Peel and stick the pattern onto your clothing item. 4. Use a 6" embroidery hoop and stretch it onto your fabric. 5. Outline the wings with 3 strands of DMC embroidery floss, using the back stitch method. 6. Fill in the thorax with 3 strands of DMC embroidery floss, using the French knot method. Wrap the thread around your needle twice as you create your French knots. 7. Stitch the abdomen with 3 strands of DMC ECRU embroidery floss. First outline with the back stitch then fill in using the long and short stitch or brick stitch method. 8. Stitch the head with 3 strands of DMC embroidery floss, using the satin stitch method. 9. Stitch the antennas with 3 strands of DMC embroidery floss, using the back stitch method. 10. Stitch the outer portion of the upper wings with 3 strands of DMC embroidery floss, using the long and short stitch method. 11. Stitch the spots with 3 strands of DMC embroidery floss, using the long and short stitch method. 12. Stitch the inner portion of the upper wings with 3 strands of DMC ECRU embroidery floss, using the long and short stitch method. 13. Stitch the inner portion of the lower wings with 3 strands of DMC embroidery floss, using the long and short stitch method. 14. Stitch the middle portion with 3 strands of DMC embroidery floss, using the long and short stitch method. 15. Stitch the outer portion with 3 strands of DMC embroidery floss, using the long and short stitch method. 16. Remove your embroidery hoop. 17. Place your embroidered clothing item under warm water to dissolve away your stabilizer. If you have problems removing any of the stabilizer you can use an old toothbrush to very gently brush away the stabilizer. Lay your piece flat to dry. Enjoy your beautiful hand-embroidered piece! * * * SUBSCRIBE AND JOIN OUR AMAZING COMMUNITY: https://bit.ly/2Kh05zN * * * FOLLOW US: Website | https://www.lovecrafts.com Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/39FpeMf Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lovecraftscom Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/lovecraftscom Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.co.uk/lovecraftscom Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VIfT58yH6MEBMTb6E1tBF