FIVE stitches for embroidered lettering tutorial

Here are my 5 picks of great stitches for creating lettering in hand embroidery, all contained in one handy video! I'll show how to embroider letters using both simple and elaborate stitches. If you liked these stitches for lettering, here are 5 more for you - • FIVE MORE stitches for...
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0:00 Introduction
0:49 Stem stitch
7:30 Woven back stitch
17:25 Couching
27:07 Cable chain stitch
34:25 Palestrina stitch
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[@carolpachamama3854]

¡Gracias!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you for your kind donation to support this video Carol!

[@idc__art]

It’s 1:43 am why is this so satisfying

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Ha ha!!! I hope I'm not keeping you up Ismael!

[@SMM4Coaches]

I don't know but I am relaxed now!

[@Crafty3627]

Ismael, I’m a night owl too. There are several nights a week I see 1:43 AM as well. Enjoy your stitching

[@justinransburg5560]

Because you're seeing it come alive! (It's also 1:43 am when I posted this.)

[@varusuperbrilliant]

Its 2 : 26 and its still satisfying

[@aknarxus]

Her videos are so informative and I like how she not only shows you the straight line, but then goes over how to use it in practice - without speeding up the video. I also learned the value of the starting stitch and how the “no knotting” method works. And, I appreciate that she doesn’t edit out her mistakes and instead shows us how she corrects them. Her Palestrina stitches are so beautifully done!

[@quilting7595]

You are the Bob Ross of embroidery. So soothing & calm to watch. Love your vids!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

I'll take that! 😁👍

[@quilting7595]

❤️❤️❤️ 🖌️ 🎨

[@snicky58]

Like good ASMR!

[@Crafty3627]

Such an enjoyable relaxing video. I appreciate that you first show how to do the stitch in a straight line and then apply it to a letter. Beautiful work.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you Eloise!

[@maryjacobs7046]

This is a wonderful video! I haven't embroidered for 50 years or more and had forgotten even basic stitches. Thank you for showing, in detail, how to do the stitch and then how to use it. I would like to see the back of your finished work, as well. (I suspect that your back is as neat and precise as your front!)

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

I did a video all about the back of your work recently Mary, so do check that out! We have lots of videos on all the basics as well, including how to start and finish threads, how to use a hoop, backing fabric...all sorts!

[@suenightingale1406]

Very inspiring. Best stitching tutorial I've ever seen. I love how you show the stitch technique first and then go on to show how to use it. Thank you.

[@lis819]

When I was a kid growing up in the fifties I was sent every Saturday afternoon to the house of an elderly lady to learn embroidery. Whenever I fly anywhere now, I get one of those little embroidery kits to keep my fingers and mind busy during the flight - for some reason, I’ve realised that a needle is one thing security doesn’t mind you taking on board! Now I can practice some letters as well :-)) Thanks for posting!

[@selenag3773]

I was actually wondering if I would be able to take this on a flight! Thank you for your insight :)

[@turnertobie]

Thank you for the video, needed the refresher since I haven't done decorative stitching since I was a kid when my grandma taught me.

[@djpanebouef9939]

Thank you for the refresher course. I am 55 and I used to embroider with my great-grandmother as a child. I loved it, and I loved the time with her. I am a grandmother now and want to embroider my granddaughters name on everything. When she is older I hope to teach her. I will have to practice till then. I am starting off with pillow cases with their names for Christmas. I have never seen that last stitch before it's very pretty. Thank you.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

It's great to pass this skill down through the generations Dj, how wonderful to be taught by your great grandmother!

[@janicecho666]

Can not say thank you enough for this wonderful tutorial. You are a great teacher.

[@elainefeather9465]

You are a lovely teacher, and I love watching your tutorials and listening to your calm voice . Thank you

[@cocojo2356]

I used to do embroidery as a small child, tray clothes, chair backs, hankies etc. but I'm thinking of taking it up again as an lady in my late 60'sso your videos are really awesome for me to 'relearn' this lovely stitchwork.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

You never forget Margaret!

[@madforbread]

Fantastic tutorial! I wanted to embroider my little granddaughter's name (its quite long LOL!) on a quilted pump bag for her first day at school this September. I loved the palestrina stitch as soon as I saw it and started straight away. I found it very easy following your detailed instructions. It's looking beautiful in the variegated thread as you suggest. I'm sure my daughter and her little girl will love it. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. Your teaching style is very relaxed but also precise.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Glad to be of help Madforbread! I'm sure she will love her new pump bag!

[@Rosemary-go9wj]

Thank you for all your wonderful tutorial videos Sarah. The Palestrina stitch has always intimidated me. I watched this video again, took a deep breath and worked a few samples (as you recommend in another video) and I manged to master the stitch - well, sewed it well enough to add to the embroidery I'm working on at the moment anyway. I was so pleased with myself that I bragged to my husband, who knows what's good for himself, and he complimented my neat stitches. 😀

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

He's well trained Rosemary!! It is a beautiful stitch, well done for sticking with it x

[@mattsadventureswithart5764]

It's an old saying, but one worth keeping: "Happy wife, happy life." Assuming it comes from conversation and mutual compromise, of course.

[@beckyberquist1340]

Amen lol lol

[@amyconsiglio9309]

Thank you so much for taking the time to explain these stitches so clearly. I have never done this before and yet I was able to follow along easily.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Glad it was helpful Amy!

[@marianrooth9514]

Thank you Sarah.

[@bedambi]

You have a lovely way about you! Thank you for the video - going to try the palestrina stitch!

[@mgailqster]

This is so fun! I left embroidery behind many, many years ago, but have been following The Ugly Stitch Club & now you're teaching me how to add interest to my projects! God bless you & your generosity!

[@hazelruin2908]

What amazing stitches! The lettering on my cat’s shirt fell apart after I put it in the wash. I decided to go with couching for part of the design. Before this, I only did cross stitch and samples. Thank you for helping with this project and I enjoy it so much that I want to do more in the future. I really appreciate it that gals like you take the time to share their talents on KZbin.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Make sure the thread ends are extra secure if you are going to wash it Hazel and that you put your stitches nice and close together

[@hazelruin2908]

@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery good idea. I might need to hand wash it.

[@LoveJesus5165]

I haven't even gotten to the end of your stem stitch and I know this is the best tutorial ever. Thank you for the clear explanation!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Glad you are enjoying Beena!

[@AbsentWithoutLeaving]

Thank you, Sarah, that was nicely detailed and easy to follow. I'm just beginning, and I'm glad to have found you early on - I feel like I've gotten a running start! One comment on the overall video, which was excellent overall...I notice that in many, many tutorials, across all kinds of craft, the artist never shows the entire final product. I wish you had showed us the full array of embroidered letters at the end of the demo, to get an idea of how each style contrasts with each other, as in a sampler. I was looking forward, after following through all the intricate work, to seeing a final product - closure, if you will! And a useful tool for selecting and designing.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

We will take your point into account; if you follow me on social media there is often pictures of the stitching on there!

[@margretherandall5689]

Thank you Sarah, you are an exceptional detailed and thorough teacher 🎉

[@nlh5992]

It’s been years and years since at last did embroidery, I find it very relaxing and glad I found u and new stitch’s to try Good instructions

[@sherylloyd1937]

Great. Thanks now I believe I can attempt lettering.

[@mymai5859]

Great camera work. Good to see different perspectives of the stitches. Much appreciated 💜💐💜

[@keishajackson4054]

That H is gorgeous!! Thank you for making these videos ❤

[@tess4385]

I’m struggling deciding with stitching a child’s name on a piece - your woven back stitch is so much nicer than I’ve seen before - just had a quick try and it’s perfect!!!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Excellent Tracy! Sometimes it's the simpler stitches that are the best ones to use...

[@MiaMonique]

Best tutorial.

[@saraalicea3363]

Thanks 😊, lovely ❤️

[@elmo1999elmo]

Fabulous to see another Australian….beautiful work

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Another Australian Elmo?🤔

[@ReachingToYou]

Just picked up embroidery after a couple of years and this is incredibly helpful! I feel like you've made easy something I would otherwise find complicated. I commend your expertise and look forward to applying these techniques on my next project! :)

[@LoveMusic-pd5iz]

It's the little details that so improve our stitching! I learned three things: the two little stitches after the waste knot, deciding the direction of the loop based on the curve of the letter, and the leaving a little space when stitching where the letter crosses. None of my methods left me satisfied with the result. I will put all three of your methods into place.

[@rosasoto957]

Sarah you are a great teacher!

[@globalhikingcr]

Thank you! Invaluable teaching... I really do appreciate your time and skills 🌸

[@marianneknapp4846]

This would be perfect for flowers 🌷🌹❤

[@bboyaidensmom]

Great video. Thank you!!!

[@sujatadey4698]

Very good tutorial video 👍

[@jeanneleach2947]

Thank you so much Sarah! You made it very easy to understand and I could see everything you were doing! I hope to make my letters as beautiful as you have!

[@jeanettereynolds3151]

That's a great tip passing it through stitch on the A so much neater

[@bhaka4521]

Very nicely done. Would love to see more advanced embroidery stitches and techniques. So many people upload the same basics. It was good to learn the Palestrina stitch

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

We've had alot of embroidery beginners recently so we are trying to give something for everyone! We have some more complicated stitches coming for those that need a bit of a challenge!

[@elizabethburnside6393]

I've watched loads of embroidery video's but this one actually taught me something, now I think I'm ready to give it a go myself, Thankyou

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Glad you found it useful Elizabeth! Hope you enjoy these stitches...

[@michelesmith2913]

I’m so happy I found your videos, I really enjoyed embroidery as a youngster, but life gets in the way, I am getting back into it and will practice these stitches. You have such a calming voice and your approach is relaxed, I appreciate these videos and the time you have put into making them, thank you

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you for watching Michele, glad you are finding them helpful!

[@NoraBHagen]

seems I'll stick to stem stitch for my little project... but great to see alternatives, they'll come in handy when the letters are bigger. My first try at outlining a shape was flat stitching from left to right, like in some machine embroidery. This is way easier...

[@bgood6930]

So thorough and clear to follow!

[@tink268]

You are such a great teacher. I can't wait to practice what I've learned in this video. Thanks for making it❤❤❤

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

If you liked these stitches for lettering, here are 5 more for you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gny9l6p7mdCifJo

[@analiafrias3116]

Thanks a lot for your work!

[@stickypawn]

you just have such a calm and gentle demeanor. It's so peaceful watching your do embroidery! Thank you, I will try embroidering my newborn niece's name on the diaper bloomer I made :)

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

I'm like a swan Tara, calm on the surface...:) Hope your lettering works well; I don't know what fabric that would be but if it has any stretch make sure you don't stretch it before you sew on it!

[@vaniawhitfield6486]

Love your channel

[@francesschireson-dody1516]

You are such a wonderful teacher...full of grace in the best possible way.

[@evajen5272]

Aww.. 😍 I love how you explained everything in detail.. I love you.. ❤️.. you're such a gifted instructor.. loads of ❤️..

[@linda9731]

I'm looking forward to adding these decorative stitches to my sewing project. Excellent video--great teacher!

[@KatNip1591]

Wish I could add pictures because I have been avoiding embroidering lettering since I started last year but just watched your video and gave it a go! Really happy with the results :) Thanks so much! x

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Make sure you check out our video going up later on today!

[@PikarieChan]

The palestrina stitch is so pretty! Thank you for the tutorial =)

[@windycityliz7711]

I love this stitch - very best demo of how to do it I have ever seen.

[@queen_judgypantspft932]

That last stitch was so cool! Thank you so much!! ❤

[@hazeljanehopkins5652]

Lovely line stitching! I love having a try afterwards, thank you for sharing!

[@astorybookfinish5055]

Thoroughly wonderful ❤

[@lillieromero6982]

Instructions are clear. Thanks!

[@hlovewood5636]

I love this woman. the goddess of embroidery

[@caralinehowden2951]

I bought embroidery books about 25 years ago and never really did anything from it. But now with videos such as yours Sarah I am really getting into it. Thank you for your easy breezy no stress videos. :)

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Somehow it's easier when someone actually shows you I think Caraline! Glad you are enjoying your embroidery!

[@caralinehowden2951]

@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Exactly, I need to see how it works rather than in a book where I tend to get all fuddled. It is not about reading its about how the words don't seem to make sense. I have watched a lot of your videos and gee I am getting it, not perfect by any means but I will keep at it.

[@lynncampbell5606]

Beautifully done. Thank you.

[@charlotteeo746]

This is such an easy to understand guide Sarah, thank you so much. First time I've actually understood what I'm meant to do!

[@tarynnharden5596]

Great teacher thank you

[@ther51]

So glad I found you I've just picked up on my cross stitch after moving house a few times, can't wait to try the letters 😊 Elaine x

[@JuaniqueVerde]

Ugh! The stem stitch is SO PRETTY!!!! 😍😍😍 it’s so perfect for cursive! Thanks 😊

[@Loukoumartha]

Your tutorials are superb!! Thank you!!

[@michelleblanton2180]

As a calligraphy artist, thank you! I love this stitch!

[@laniwalburger2784]

I wish there was a shot at the end showing all the stitches so I could compare them. Love your videos. I have learned so much. Thank you

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

I'll put a picture of the whole thing up on my community page Lani so you can see them altogether

[@mgailqster]

Love the Palestrina! So pretty!

[@marciabeasley8506]

Thank You!

[@jayerlinger9459]

I've just found your channel!. I ADORE iT. I self taught myself to embroidery in the late 60s early 70s. I throughly enjoy watching you do the stitches "correctly". So to say. Your tips, stitches, and the way your voice is so soothing, makes your channel a joy to watch. Thank you very much for your channel! Great work!

[@nikoletalisi492]

Fenomenal ❤

[@mariakristinarabanzo4449]

This is great, im having a hard time stitching letters and this video helps me a lot.

[@worldgonemad1977]

Well blow me down, here I am at 68 and I always thought you had to stitch the bottom thread underneath in some fashion then couch it afterward. How I laughed🥴 Thank you for this little gem 💞

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

You could do that Anna but it is definately the hard way of doing it!

[@susanvanvleck3957]

The more complicated or fancy the better. My mom always liked to take on a challenge and I'm the same way. I REALLY like that last one

[@rage108]

Sarah, You're an amazing teacher. I love the way you explain every move and your knowledge is invaluable. Thank You!!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you rage108!

[@pattyirvin6091]

Very nice! Thank you

[@sixtypixies]

This video is very clear and easy to follow. Thank you!

[@leenoah1505]

Thank you so much for your clear explanation and excellent close up camera angles! Great video!

[@jeanniewright2554]

Thank you!!

[@ashleyforbus3189]

I'm new to embroidery but I love it !! I think you are lovely and thank you for sharing your videos and tips!

[@robertadriver6931]

The stitch you used on the last letter is quite stunning & I can see I could have a problem remembering the last loop. Thank you

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Yes, as you can see Roberta, I forgot a few times!

[@wendynguyen8296]

Thank you so much! You teaching from your Heart ❤️ I can understand so clearly!

[@cherylrice3049]

Thank you for sharing these beautiful stitches! I can't wait to try them!

[@hollyfelipe4494]

Thank you for showing the stitches and then how to do a letter. I just wanted to add a name to a bag and had no idea how to embroider, but your video makes me not afraid and confident I can do this.

[@iluvpaintbrushes]

Thank you 🙏 it’s helpful

[@fearlessknits]

Your video is perfect for this beginner! I like how each example is packed with tips on making it look even better, like the gaps for crossovers. Thank you for the help!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Glad it helps!

[@emilyburbage8571]

Thank you so much for explaining the stitches to us. I’m so glad I found your channel.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Welcome aboard Emily!

[@issystar96]

That palestrina stitch looks crazy confusing, but it's so beautiful! I would like to try it in a modern embroidery piece to add some texture

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

It's not too bad if you take it slowly until you get used to it! Worth the effort to learn as it's so beauitful...

[@Rebelhomeland]

It is oh so beautiful work!

[@carolynramos7224]

Thank you. Your video is very easy to follow and is just what I was looking for to help me personalise Christmas decorations 🙂

[@erinsvlogs2917]

very very helpful and easy to follow, thank you so much for this!

[@yeseniafroml.a.8020]

The Palestrina Stitch is FIRE.🔥❤‍🔥🔥I have it on repeat. Thank you Sarah.❤

[@maralgarabedian8277]

Thank you So much! I have learned so much from your videos.

[@janicecho666]

Can not say thank you enough for this wonderful video. You are a great teacher.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

You're very welcome Janice!

[@susananderson9619]

I've always loved the stem stitch

[@fayneilly833]

A great tutorial I’ve been embroidering for year but I’ve learned so much for you, thank you 🙏

[@aracelysguerra2232]

Beautiful thank you

[@katherinestobbe5556]

❤ I love embroidery! Thankful that I found you tonight…first time… You are an awesome teacher…and you do beautiful embroidery! Thankyou! ❤