embroidery in 10 lessons: step-by-step instructions for first-time stitchers, plus 10 designs for denim, shoes, linens and more

Elevate your wardrobe and home décor with just 10 easy lessons in embroidery, transforming everyday items into stunning, personalized pieces with beautiful stitches, beads, and patches!

• Learn how to transfer a motif onto fabric, ensuring it’s perfectly placed for embroidery.
• Master the art of starting and finishing your embroidery neatly, using techniques that keep your work looking flawless.
• Discover the essential stitches every embroiderer should know, from basic to intricate designs, and how to select the right stitch for each motif to achieve the desired effect.
• Enhance your creations by adding beads and sequins for extra sparkle and texture, and use embroidery to mend and restore fabric creatively.
• Learn to make beautiful embroidered letters and monograms to personalize your projects, and create embroidered patches to customize clothing and accessories.
• Explore techniques for direct embroidery on various fabrics, from jeans and t-shirts to fleece, raffia, ribbon, and knits.

Juliette Michelet is an embroidery designer, author, textile artist, and contributor to Marie Claire Idées.