FIVE essential stitches to start embroidery - Beginners Hand Embroidery tutorial part 2

What are the top 5 beginners embroidery stitches to learn first? And what can you stitch with them? This video provides the answers!
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To see my videos covering these stitches in more detail click these links:
Back stitch: • Hand Embroidery - Back...
Stem stitch: • Stem stitch & Outline ...
Chain stitch: • How to do chain stitch...
Detatched chain: • Lazy Daisies & Detatch...
French knots: • Video
Pistil stitch: • How to do Pistil Stitc...
Eyelet stitch: • Eyelet stitch | Hand e...
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A BUNCH OF FIVES
✅ • A bunch of FIVES
THE STITCH LIBRARY
✅ • The Stitch Library - H...
0:00 Introduction
0:26 Back stitch
2:27 Stem stitch
5:30 Chain stitch
11:02 French Knot (+ Pistil stitch)
15:54 Eyelet stitch
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[@sandrabickley1968]

I am 67 yrs old I used to embroidery many years ago. I had pretty much forgotten how. I found you, and now I am going to start again, I miss it. Thank you. ❤

[@christierella]

After decades of admiring hand embroidery, I may give it a shot because of you. Thank you for the free education.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

You are welcome Christie...

[@sarahfiedler1709]

There's nothing like the sound of taut fabric. :)

[@carolpatulak6013]

I am learning so much from watching your videos -I have embroidered over 50 yrs and still learn from you - im from Perry Maine U S A thank you I enjoy your voice❤️

[@deleria010]

The way you describe the stitches but by bit with important details really speaks to me. I also find the two camera set up very helpful.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thanks Kristin, glad you are finding helpful!

[@scaleo120087]

Totally agree! This method helps me sooo much. I’m grateful for your help @sarahhomfrayembroidery !

[@reneejohnson5041]

Love your videos. No nonsense. well-explained tutorials....No glitter finger nails, etc 😆 A great teacher!

[@stephenadler1098]

I’m so happy I found you. I can’t believe your free. You are a very good teacher, ☺️

[@void0702]

I’m late to this, but I’ve compiled a huge private playlist of your videos to help me learn. The way you teach is MAGNIFICENT. Thank you! 💜💜💜

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Enjoy Brian!

[@donnarossignol5695]

Hello Sarah. I've just discovered you today. In general, does one embroider on linen or other fabrics as well. Are you using embroidery floss ? How many strands ? Thank you

[@Schatzie301]

Your video instructions are outstanding. Your speed is just right. Slow enough so the student gets it but not so slow as to be boring. I make 1:12 scale dresses and accessories and am hoping to improve my embroidery skills to decorate them. I am certain I have come to the right place!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you Mary Ellen!

[@AprilThomas-p2t]

Thank you for your clear tutorial. You show each step in a way that I can follow. Excellent video!

[@skyelorspacex]

Yay finally a video of stitches where someone is explaining it to me I found other videos with just texts explaining it to confusing this video was super easy for me to understand so thank you so very much

[@tracyrain4941]

Wonderful vid, ty. Have never seen a French knot done with only one turn of the thread before. It looks so much more delicate and pretty.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Ah, the never ending debate on how many times you should wrap a French knot!

[@tracyrain4941]

@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery ... well, considering your experience, knowledge and beautiful creations I'll not debate you on it! You are the Queen of embroidery! All hail the Queen!!! Lol 😊🤭

[@sherylloyd1937]

Anyone know the difference between a member and a patron?

[@misseygallawan4662]

What an excellent video!! Thank you so much for sharing. I forgot how beautiful embroidery is. Love your instruction on the French Knot. I never knew about the Pistol Stitch.

[@ctarantinophoto]

I am so glad I found your video. Thanks I am a newbie and can't wait to start now.

[@nanettebeal3660]

Awesome I've been looking for someone to show me these stitches for so long and here you are!! Clear around the world, WOW! THANK YOU AND HOPE TO LEARN MORE!! From the north east coast of USA

[@edonna7370]

Love your style of teaching

[@JD-io5qg]

i cant believe this doesn't have more views! it's the best tutorial ive come across as a beginner by far

[@Iamedsmum]

Thank you so much Sarah. My (left-handed) French Knots are a law unto themselves at present but they are improving, albeit very slowly! Your videos are everything a beginner needs and I am so grateful for your generosity and the time you took to make them.. Thank you hugely. Marion in the UK

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you for your feedback Marion! It should work the same for this stitch if you just swap hands!

[@MargaretDaly-tb5mu]

Thank you so well explained, I will now start embroidery

[@charlottegray1500]

I love your teaching method! You take your time to slowly explain to beginners to hand embroidery. So easy to follow. I would like to post a picture up of my first go at it. I used all five of these stitches.

[@richardeidemiller6739]

Seeing this very late but what a great way to demonstrate this. The closeup shot is excellent. Very easy to learn with your teaching method. Thank you, Vicki

[@mariantouchcreations7132]

Indeed, U are a great teacher ma big thumps up

[@furiousphat]

I am SO SO happy I've found you!!!! You're a great teacher! Thank you thank you!!! xox

[@boblowney]

as a teacher, I appreciate how you teach. clear, repeat, and you split the screen so we can see you and what you are doing.

[@lizintas8396]

Fabulous refresher Sarah, thank you. I find all your videos inspiring and your delivery technique soothing !! Thank you

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you liz!

[@susanscardina3602]

So many videos like this but with just background music. I was relieved to find this!

[@jandroid1962]

I learned embroidery when I was nine and enjoyed it very much. Hadn't done it in years though. Now I'm brushing up on my knowledge and adding to it. Came across your videos which I find very listenable. I like the one where you show various ways to transfer a pattern to fabric. I'm going to have so much fun embroidering. I love hand sewing!

[@teresaoswell6981]

Hi Thank you you have helped me get back into embrodery, your very good at tutorials you explain it very clearly thanks again x

[@carolbogden2322]

That was super thankyou

[@jeanniek1498]

Great Video for this Beginner Thank You so very much ❤😊

[@catherinehussey2689]

Loved watching this it wasn't rushed so you miss bits like some. Thankyou found it really helpful

[@marlenejacobs3671]

So glad I found this channel🌹🌹🌹

[@glorietaevangelista6174]

thank you so much ❤❤❤❤❤

[@LightchaserAV]

So, following you makes me feel as if I’m gettin an RSN education through you😊. Thank you for sharing with those don’t have the opportunity to do so officially!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

You are Lightchaser! Glad you are enjoying...

[@annieb9620]

Thanks for the great video.

[@lyndamalleau4277]

Love your videos

[@JOLENE2008]

I love the chain stitch it's so cool to do

[@jmeyer81971]

Awesome! Thank you. ❤

[@CopenhagenDreaming]

I'm rather loving StitchTube - both you and other embroiderers. You're all such an invaluable source of information for a beginner, and most of you are really good at showing what you're doing so the rest of us can replicate it on our side of the internet. So thank you for that!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

You are so welcome!

[@rachelleberven8485]

I am just learning and your videos have help me. Thank you so much for your time.

[@Ocean.DreaMz]

Just started tm& these helped being my ideas to life thank you

[@marianneknapp4846]

Lovely the last stitch for groups of flowers 💐

[@deeroberts2161]

Thank you Sarah for your tutorials. But in the middle of moving, cannot wait to settle in new home and try all of these.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

they will still be there when you are ready Dee!

[@elizabethstump4077]

Thanks! Your tutorials have made it very easy to try embroidery for the first time. I have created a sampler on a 9" frame, practicing these stitches, plus some of your outline and circle stitches in my sampler. Now my daughter's friend, upon seeing my sampler, wants to try embroidery too. I directed her to watch your KZbin tutorials, since they are easy to follow.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you for your support Elizabeth, it sounds like you are spreading the embroidery love to which is so nice to hear. I'm glad you are enjoying your new hobby! x

[@lottiephillips7805]

Just found you. I am wanting to start embroidery as a complete novice. You are excellent and have really inspired me to have a go. Great presentation. Thank you so much. Best wishes, Lottie

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

You might find this page on our website useful Lottie: www.sarahhomfray.com/beginners-embroidery.html

[@essentiallyleigha]

You are a fantastic teacher!

[@patriciaschoenberg1261]

So helpful! Thank you. Your instruction is so clear and seeing you do the stitches really helps. Thank you!

[@John-316URLOVED]

I love your videos. I am just starting out and already learning so much. You are an excellent teacher and I really appreciate your time and efforts in making these fantastic videos.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thanks for watching and supporting our chanel Cheyenne!

[@guadalupepuentes8061]

Dios le bendiga hermosas manos de toda una mujer sabía que bonitos bordados todo los tutoriales me dejan asombrada muy bellos. Dios le guarde y le siga bendiciendo

[@SpherialDream]

Thank you Sarah! I love your tutorials. They are easy to follow and you are so calm. I feel like we could be friends! I live in the USA. I love your accent.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you so much C!

[@rawbarbie]

Gosh Sarah - thank you so much for just these basic explanations. I’m new to embroidery and so many videos out there on KZbin but not many with some basic explanations. 🙂

[@user-pm7uk1vd9h]

Thanks for making it seem possible with your excellent teaching ❤

[@fludrbywest3886]

I just love your style❣️💖

[@maryriley6163]

Your tutorials are fun and interesting and so informative. Thank you for this priceless information.

[@janhulse9518]

danke Sarah.I am sitting here doing my very first stem stitch. and rewinding you when you get ahead of me. I am really loving this stitch. your voice is encouraging me as I do more and more of these .and I relax too.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

You can pause the video too Jan! We also have another more indepth video on stem stitch here which you might like to try: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIuZY5drn5mVjrM

[@junkjournalgirl]

Really enhoying your videos and learning some new stitches thankyou. Love the eyelet stitch :)

[@tinabishop6016]

Great tutorial! Love you

[@lisazilaro6906]

Thanks so much !!! 🪡🧵♥️

[@mamabear090]

Thank you for this good demo!

[@alejandraplascencia1591]

Amazing teaching!!!!!

[@muthumalap168]

This step by step tutorial is very nice and useful.Thank you so much.

[@michelemurnane2834]

Great instruction.

[@sharonziemiecki7988]

What a fantastic video, I am just starting out as a Cross Stitcher and this is so helpful, thank you

[@marydevally3224]

Thank you Sarah! Just discovered you. Your tutorials are so clear, really great for a beginner to learn from. Keep up the good work!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you Mary!

[@mariGentle]

Fantastic video 🎉

[@catherinefrangella1246]

Your video is fantastic. Your instructions are clear, and the video is so helpful, and easy to follow. I will be looking at many of your videos as I get back into embroidery. Thank you so much, Sarah!

[@juliannaburgess9177]

Thank you for your talent. It's SO HELPFUL to get master info. I had to chuckle to myself when I saw you do the Pistel stitch. When I learn to embroidery (years ago as a teenager) it was 2 separate steps: it was a straight stitch with a 2 or 3 wrap around the needle for a french knot. NEVER THOUGHT to do it all in one step. Binge watching your videos, VERY HELPFUL.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

That way works too Julianna!

[@mechelekobell9371]

Your an excellent teacher Ms Sarah.. Keep inspiring. God bless you!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you so much!

[@Lanmn]

Thank you

[@user-vu2dr4xu3e]

Thanks, l learnt one new one the eyelet stitch 🎉 pls share more others and their uses.

[@traceypurves9518]

Love your tutorials. Best I've seen 💖

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you Tracey! Glad you are enjoying...

[@yeseniafroml.a.8020]

Love this, I can't wait to try all of these on my next handkerchief embroidery. I appreciate the explanation, split camera angles and edit. Thank you Sarah, great video. ❤️

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you Yesenia!

[@mdarbajansari3526]

You are very talente

[@michaelwhite3508]

Thank you. That was so helpful and strangely relaxing to watch. Felt like dropping off 😂. Lesley.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Oh dear, I don't want to send you to sleep Lesley!

[@michaelwhite3508]

@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery loving your tutorials. Going to get started on projects next week. Love guest appearances from ginger. X.

[@svenlundergard1]

Such a helpful and well made video! You're a lovely instructor, beautiful voice and such a great teacher. Thank You, Subscribed!!

[@lucerovalencia3875]

GRACIAS

[@edithzapata1883]

Useful !!❤

[@Im2dulce]

Sarah thanks so much for your step by step process in learning all the basics in embroidery, I'm just 2 days into this new hobby and definitely loving every bit of it. Your instructions are detailed and so informative for this beginner and also for those that want to refresh their skill.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Welcome to the world of embroidery Cora, you will love it! Check out the beginners embroidery page on my website for more info, tips, designs, videos... Enjoy!

[@narpatbhaichauchan3123]

Hard work stich 👍Rajput nita chauhan

[@annataran1768]

Thanks!

[@kathleengallant246]

I started embroidering in elementary school and loved it. My mother was a beautiful seamstress so the house was always full of textiles. I have just started watching your videos and really enjoy them, and I haven’t finished one where I didn’t learn at least one new trick! I do have a question though about one of your techniques and that deals with separating strands of embroidery floss. You simply pull off the number needed and continue from there where in my area of the USA at least, we “strip” the threads, which means each of strand of a 6 stranded cotton floss is pulled from the others and laid flat and all in the same direction because that would cause variations in the twists if not all lying parallel. I was always told this helps the yarn to stitch flatter and smoother, and achieves a fuller look with the threads with less twisting. Some of my friends, when using cotton floss, will even keep a small hair flat iron on a towel next to them and run the multiple strands through the appliance to achieve what they feel I is the best appearance. I have not seen you do this in any of the videos I have watched so far and wondered if you could weigh in on the pros and cons of using these processes to achieve the best embroidered appearance. If you have discussed it, would you let me know what video to watch so I can get your input. No hurry! Just curious! Than you for all your hard work in bringing this great information to all of us! K. Gallant

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Glad you are enjoying the videos Kathleen! I am about to make one about stranding (stripping!) your cottons/floss so it's interesting to hear how it's done in your part of the world. I did teach in America quite a lot over a ten year period and yes my class were stripping their threads like there was no tomorrow! They were a bit shocked when I said they didn't need to do it all the time (time being something we were short on!). It's a bit different for needlepoint where you have to make sure you cover the canvas but for embroidery on fabric I would dare to say it isn't necesary all of the time (I know there will be people who disagree with this!). Time is a factor, as is the look you want and the technique you are using, so I make my decisions accordingly. The twist is the same whichever way around you have your thread (a 'Z' twist is always a 'Z' twist!) so I defy anyone to be able to tell if the strands are the wrong way around! You will also never catch me ironing my threads; for one, life is too short and two, I think it would actually flatten them. No where on Anchor/DMC or other makes does it suggest you iron them before use! It's a really interesting subject! I will just add, the relief to some of my lovely US students was palpable when I gave them permission not to strip their threads...:)

[@katzwhite5962]

Yikes! Ironing the thread would kill my love for embroidery. I would find that so tedious.

[@lindawitznick4689]

I love the way u Show and describe every Stich 🥰 with the view Video its really great showing enjoy every Video u make 😊

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you so much Alice 😃

[@janinekuklinski7690]

My first try and you can tell ) , but always wanted to give it a go and your video was so helpful and I will keep trying , thank you Sarah .

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Be kind to yourself Janine! The more you do the more confident you will get so just keep stitching and it will come x

[@maryphillipps9889]

thankyou

[@dianejolma8834]

Lovely

[@thegapsthatneedfilling2024]

thank you so much

[@judithnathandvaz2804]

You are amazing in how you explain n teach

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you Judith!

[@traceymills9469]

I was having a real tough time making french knots the other day. It would end up knotting up too soon and then I'd just have a thread with a knot in it, and I'd have to cut it and start over. I guess what I was doing wrong was not holding that tension on the one thread. Now I'm looking forward to trying it again! :)

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Check out our dedicated French Knot video Tracey for perfect French knots every time! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nF6si6StrN-SatU

[@thatguy2562]

please consider making sewing asmr if you haven't already it would be so relaxing to watch!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

I don't know what that is...

[@meganaraujo5348]

This was super helpful. I have never done embroidery before and this video helped my to complete all of these successfully. Although I will say I did struggle with the french knot, but that was purely my fault as I wasn't keeping the thread nice and tight around my needle.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thanks for your feedback Megan! Once you get the hang of French knots they aren't difficult but yes it's all about keeping that tension on the thread!

[@manicangel7796]

Hello. New to embroidery and hand sewing for that matter. I enjoy and have watched many of your videos. I hope you answer as I'm SO confused... is embroidery done from left to right?? Was watching the Stem Stitch and unless it's a weird play of camera on project vs a reverse thing to viewer (which i would never understand lol) you're stitching from left to right, yes? I just watched 2 other tutorial videos and they stitch left to right. I thought perhaps I just ended up on left-handed videos. Ms. Sarah's or any experienced person's knowledge is appreciated. Thank you!

[@gaynorandrews1684]

I've been following you now for a short while and my hand embroidery has really come on since I found your channel. Thank you for such brilliant tutorials. I would never have started properly if I hadn't found your channel. Xmas last year I received a teach yourself embroidery set of 4 samplers. The instructions are odd to say the least. I would have given up long ago without your tutorials. But I'm stuck..😢 do you have a tutorial please on simple 3D stitches? I cant find one in your stash of videos. I've learned about 15 stitches now but trying to progress to a 3d petals on a flower stitch and not getting it ! Please can you help🤔 .

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

I'm glad you are enjoying the channel Gaynor. Check out the playlist on Stumpwork embroidery for dimensional stitches 👍

[@katzwhite5962]

You are a brillant teacher. I l❤ve your videos. Thank you for the repetition for each stitch and for NOT speeding up the video. I have just subscribed and am literally binge watching your videos. They are very calming. I'm a beginner. Is there a particular size of needle to start with?

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Glad you are enjoying the videos Katz, welcome on board! The needle size depends on the thread, so check out my 'Which needle should I use?' video! We have a beginners embroidery page on the website, you might find that useful? It's got all those need to know videos in one place! www.sarahhomfray.com/beginners-embroidery.html

[@katzwhite5962]

@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Thank you for replying. I found some calico in my sewing box and have just practised doing the 5 embroidery stitches. I need to work on the chain stitch. I really like the other stitches. My favourite is the stem stitch. Im using thread which says 'moonbrand'. Its very twisty and curly hence the poor chain stitches. No matter how much I try and straighten the thread by pulling it through my fingers it remains twisty.

[@susanscanlon5291]

I’m working a busy sampler and have realized that the “t’s” are done three different ways. I’d like to make them all the same but it would mean taking out some stitching. Can I do this without risking loosening the stitches connecting them? Silly question, but can I glue the neighboring stitches? This will be a framed piece. Thank you!

[@JEHomestead]

Awesome tutorial! You explain every stitch and that is so very helpful:) Are you using 1 or 2 strands of floss? Or is it a 12wt thread? Thanks

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

In this video I'm using a Maderia Lana thread, these ones here: www.sarahhomfray.com/myshop/cat_1116427-Madeira-Lana.html These stitches work in any threads though!

[@aimeemacdn]

Dear Sarah, I've just discovered your brilliant tutorials. Do you hold the hoop in your hands when stitching or do you use a frame of some sort?

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

I use this frame here Aimee! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e53Gn4qNnt2ggJo

[@madeleineprince7276]

What embroidery hoop set up are you using? Please and thank you?

[@tammy1190]

Do u just do a knot on back to finish off when done with stitches or at end if floss on needle?

[@Lanmn]

Can you plz tell me how to do even neat stitches...mine are so irregular in size

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Practice!

[@dianabryant702]

What material do you use as the base. Do they make an embroidery dictionary for lefties

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

See my video on backing fabrics Diana and check out Yvette Stantons book for left handers!