How to Embroider Letters - 4 Embroidery Stitches That Work Well For Lettering

Here are 4 different stitches that I recommend for embroidering lettering: the back stitch, split stitch, chain stitch, and stem stitch. I have a few pointers to help making the stitches look nice in this video as well!
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[@elaines8647]

Very good instruction. I never know how many strands to use. Now I understand. Thank you.

[@kristinfredrickson6404]

Thank you so much!! You describe things in the best way that makes so much sense to my brain! I finally understand! Also thanks for saying how many strands and why! You are an incredible teacher, I hope you never quit!! ❤️

[@crewelghoul]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm so glad you find it easy to understand. :)

[@tinatomaszewski6473]

All the letters turned out very pretty! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@crewelghoul]

Thanks so much! No problem ☺️

[@reneeaugustin3826]

Love the chain stitch

[@christinesmutek3856]

Thanks for this tutorial I’m embroidering some table napkins so think I might use the split stitch. 👍👍

[@sallystratford3380]

Straight forward and easy to follow! Thanks x

[@njcrafting5339]

thanks for this! I'm making something for mother's day, and I've been trying to decide between chain and split stitch for my letters! this was super helpful

[@crewelghoul]

You’re welcome!! Glad it was helpful and just in time for your project :)

[@krisreed4778]

I want to make some towels for my Pastor. This helped me a lot - Thank you.!

[@ReigneWolvenshire]

Thank you for showing these

[@ritabrandow1318]

Thank you for the Great tips

[@NitaKerns]

Thank you for sharing how many strands you used and why! Great video!

[@mdteders]

Thank you for demonstating these! I am an embroidery newbie but compared tot the first options the stem stitch mimics the flow/stroke of a pen best. Worth the extra effort it seems if you use a handwriting font.

[@crewelghoul]

You’re welcome! Yes, I think the stem stitch is a beautiful choice for handwriting!

[@lenoreschurman5139]

I like the chain stitch best for lettering.😊

[@patcottlr5250]

Thank you, no wonder my stem stitch letters look jagged. I prefer chain stitch but am going to try back stitch, it looks easy!

[@cassiaprior453]

Thanks for the vid. It was so easy to follow :D

[@annika94323]

Helpful video thanks

[@tschannel6246]

Thank you, I'm new to embroidery and this helps me a lot 😀😀

[@crewelghoul]

I’m so glad, you’re welcome!

[@geetanjalirawat86]

Very informative and helpful..thank you ❤️

[@crewelghoul]

You’re welcome!

[@lindadean6909]

Thank you You are a very good teacher!!

[@crewelghoul]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@monikumari7363]

Beautiful 💕💕🌹🌹

[@ella-maycole-ducker7723]

With a stem stitch, I find how it's going to look on a curve depends on whether the cotton is looping on the inside or outside of the curve. Outside tends to hold the shape better. Just from my personal experience with this

[@crewelghoul]

Yes! Thank you for sharing. It definitely lays more neatly that way ☺️

[@alimuthali3401]

Nice 💖

[@MeireMelo]

Hello. I choose the embroidery stitch according to the size of the letters.

[@annavalenti9301]

When you start a stitch such as the chain stitch do you tie a knot in the beginning?

[@withdrawnfromearth]

Love this video. Can I ask what marking pen you used to write the lettering before you began to embroider ?

[@crewelghoul]

Thank you! It's a Leonis water soluble pen.

[@princysivanand7678]

👌

[@bethanymarantos4581]

What type of fabric are you using?

[@crewelghoul]

Cotton canvas in this example!

[@acreativeidea]

do you need stabilizer fabric for shirts? I see some have it and some dont and i dont know why or if i need it

[@crewelghoul]

I use it for shirts that are made of thin or stretchy fabric! If you’re stitching on linen or denim, something a bit sturdier, you normally don’t need it.

[@stephaniewinitsky7825]

hi there! what kind of marker are you using here? does it wash away? thanks in advance :)

[@crewelghoul]

Hey there, yes it does! It’s a water soluble marker. I like the brand Leonis, you can find them on Amazon

[@marianneknapp4846]

How would I embroider these beautiful letters on a baby knit Embroidery floss on yarns DK weight? Thanks Beautiful Work ❤

[@crewelghoul]

I’ll have to do a video on embroidery on knitting. I’ll add it to my list!

[@marianneknapp4846]

@@crewelghoul I will be watching Thanks it's for baby night pants I knitted on the legs 💗🥰

[@marianneknapp4846]

@@crewelghoul please chime in I want see this Thanks for all great teaching 🌹🍎😊

[@quinnhattaway7288]

Did you write those letters yourself or use a font and trace them? If so, what font do you use? Thanks!

[@crewelghoul]

I hand drew them! But Canva is a great program to use for fonts if you're looking for some to use. :)