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

[@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. :)

[@krisreed4778]

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

[@christinesmutek3856]

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

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@tinatomaszewski6473]

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

[@crewelghoul]

Thanks so much! No problem ☺️

[@sarahcaitlyn88]

Thank you it has been YEARS since I have done a chain stitch and I wanted to put my man's name on a stocking my mom had made for my Nana years ago. 💙 (We always had home made personalized stockings) ☺️

[@crewelghoul]

Glad it was helpful and that you can use it on the stocking! 😊

[@stellasierra7459]

Your stem stitch is gorgeous!

[@crewelghoul]

Thank you!

[@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!

[@sallystratford3380]

Straight forward and easy to follow! Thanks x

[@lindadean6909]

Thank you You are a very good teacher!!

[@crewelghoul]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@lenoreschurman5139]

I like the chain stitch best for lettering.😊

[@ReigneWolvenshire]

Thank you for showing these

[@tschannel6246]

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

[@crewelghoul]

I’m so glad, you’re welcome!

[@reneeaugustin3826]

Love the chain stitch

[@NitaKerns]

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

[@cassiaprior453]

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

[@ritabrandow1318]

Thank you for the Great tips

[@geetanjalirawat86]

Very informative and helpful..thank you ❤️

[@crewelghoul]

You’re welcome!

[@MeireMelo]

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

[@annika94323]

Helpful video thanks

[@mvlara44]

Great tutorial! I have a question, as I’m going to try to stitch a name on a stocking. The letters are about 2” tall. How do I know how much length of thread I should use per letter?

[@crewelghoul]

Thank you 😊 I usually measure about a forearms length and then just start a new thread if I run out. I think it’s harder to work with an extra long piece of thread so I don’t really consider that when I’m cutting a piece!

[@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 ☺️

[@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.

[@annavalenti9301]

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

[@wendyjohnston5821]

Hello. I want to embroider initials on the foot bottom of a stuffed animal. Do you have any suggestions on how I start and what is the best stitch to use. Thank you.

[@crewelghoul]

Hey there! If the stuff animal is already made it may be a bit challenging but I’d say the back stitch or stem stitch would be a great place to start!

[@monikumari7363]

Beautiful 💕💕🌹🌹

[@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 🌹🍎😊

[@bethanymarantos4581]

What type of fabric are you using?

[@crewelghoul]

Cotton canvas in this example!

[@alimuthali3401]

Nice 💖

[@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

[@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.

[@susanhart9923]

are you using all 6 strands of floss?

[@crewelghoul]

I believe I was for this example!

[@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. :)

[@kwedgwood1000]

@@crewelghoul How would you use Canva to be able to trace the letter onto the canvas?

[@crewelghoul]

@@kwedgwood1000 you can print designs out to letter a4 paper and size them the way you like. Then you can trace them onto the fabric or print them on stick and stitch. I may need to do a video about this soon!

[@princysivanand7678]

👌

[@ddukeh6713]

It would help if you gave measurements or at least estimate of the length of the stitch instead of saying space.

[@crewelghoul]

Thanks for the feedback! I'll be sure to add more detailed information in future videos.