I Tried Embroidery. Here’s What I Learned! | Sewing Details

[@brendawetli7263]

Love seeing added embellishments to make our pieces unique!

[@SeamworkVideo]

Me too, it makes the piece special!

[@stefcos100]

yes please more videos about embroidery details. This shirt is wonderful. So so pretty and unique. Congratulations Sarai

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thanks Stephanie!

[@RezaMarz]

Thanks.

[@Sarah_Naomi]

Thank you so much for this video! I love this sort of vintage detail and it's such a rare subject to find information on, please don't hesitate if there are others like this that you'd like to share! ❤

[@SeamworkVideo]

Will do, thanks Sarah!

[@kristinfowler5903]

Yes, I would love to see more vintage-inspired details!!

[@fri5481]

Realy nice and chic shirt. Realy need to tray that pattern and tray some Embroidery . Realy realy love yours❤

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thank you! So glad you like it.

[@estherclark1413]

I absolutely love this video. Sarai, you both showcased the problem-solving inherent to our craft(s) and also the joy of making a garment that marries multiple creative interests and skill sets. After watching this video, I used the Design Your Wardrobe framework to create a sewing collection that included patch-worked pieces with beloved fabric and some embroidered linen sewing projects. MORE OF THIS. I LOVE IT! Thank you for all your thoughtful, beautifully considered work.

[@SeamworkVideo]

Love that! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@claire5951]

Beautiful embroidery and perfect for the pattern. Yes please to more detail videos.

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thanks so much!

[@celestebrown6170]

Stunning! More videos about adding to sewing please ❤

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thanks Celeste!

[@brendadouglas9833]

It is great to see some unique ideas to add interest to our clothing items. Thanks for the tips.

[@SeamworkVideo]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@mel_issa__]

I would love to see maaaany more videos like this. Amazing how much you can customize your sewing ❤

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thanks Melissa!

[@angelacornell8660]

Doing a sample first is the best advise ❤

[@SeamworkVideo]

Always a wise idea!

[@robinaholmes7582]

I love the custom details. Your blouse turned out beautifully.

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thanks so much!

[@glendabell7094]

Love this video - more please! Thank you

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thanks for watching!

[@ToniGuerrero]

These is so gorgeous. Very well done! However, what really added an extra touch of joy for me was the Zen Cat that kept popping in. Love that kitty!

[@SeamworkVideo]

He's a good sewing helper. 😻

[@marycrecelius113]

More vintage-yes please..i love the blouse❤

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thanks Mary!

[@maunette1024]

So timely! I have just selected an embroidery design to use on a linen blouse I intend to make. Thanks so much for the great tips. I have not done embroidery since I was young, before I started sewing. I do appreciate your sharing this experience.

[@SeamworkVideo]

So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@jillben-dor5906]

Loved this video! Such great tips and a beautiful garment!

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thanks Jill! So glad you liked it.

[@StephanieMerrifield]

You have inspired me so much! Thank you for sharing your work and the tips. I have some embroidered linens that could be used as appliques as well as adding embroidery. Your use of the white floss on the white fabric is stunning. This video makes me rethink using the Aims pattern with the beautiful bib on the front and back.

[@SeamworkVideo]

Yay! Embroidery adds such a fun element to a project.

[@saf3508]

Beautiful! I am definitely interested in seeing videos on ways to further customize my clothing.

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thank you!

[@Lacoux]

This is such a right time to come out as I'm starting an embroidery project soon.

[@SeamworkVideo]

What good timing!

[@suedavis580217]

Love the 'extra' me-made details Sarai🥰

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thanks Sue!

[@ButterflyWingRose]

The blouse looks stunning on you! And thank you for all the tips. I'll have to add some embroidery to my summer projects 😊

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thanks! So glad the tips were helpful!

[@maaiketjepkema7207]

Really useful video. I have been thinking about embroidering on fabric and you give the best tips. Love the way it looks as well.

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thank you!

[@carolstephen1378]

What a beautiful blouse. I may have to join for this pattern! Lovely embroidery design, also!!

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thank you! 😊

[@patbutterworth6330]

Lovely! and the tips are so helpful. thank you

[@SeamworkVideo]

So glad you found them useful! Thanks for watching.

[@johannechampagne7332]

Loved this!

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Thank you!

[@starlite156]

It turned out so pretty and looks really good on you!

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thank you!

[@oneatatime8677]

Loved the tips. I have wanted to try embroidering on my makes but was not sure how to. Thank you for sharing your process.

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful!

[@lisag.6599]

SO pretty!

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thanks!

[@debsmadethis]

You could also use a wash away stabilizer to draw your design on and embroider. Your blouse looks so lovely!

[@SeamworkVideo]

Great suggestion! 😍

[@elzinawhite3199]

Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thank you!

[@08curacao]

Love this video! So nice to see you looking through the books for inspiration

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@amyk945]

I always struggle how to make a garment more unique! I love this embroidery detail and might try it soon!

[@SeamworkVideo]

Embroidery definitely adds such a lovely touch to a garment!

[@kristinmorey4921]

Great video! My inspiration Pinterest board is full of embroidered and textured details. I find I gravitate toward those rather than to bright colors or patterns. I would love to see more videos using modern interpretations of traditional hand sewing skills.

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thanks Kristin!

[@enksmom]

I love this video so much! Like you, I'm drawn to more plain fabrics, but clothing styles with fun details! So I vote yes to more videos like this! Your top turned out amazing!

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Thanks Deb!

[@Tashaygm]

The embroidery is absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing! I also recently made a white linen shirt and made the mistake of using blue tailors chalk. I thought my shirt was ruined forever and blamed myself for the “rookie” mistake. Your sharing made me feel less guilty and have a bit more grace for myself.

[@SeamworkVideo]

It was a good reminder to me to always check my marking tools on my fabric first! It was a tense moment but I was relieved that the markings eventually came out. Mistakes happen to everyone, so giving yourself grace is so important.

[@hsquaredstories1140]

Bravo! I would love to see your ideas for adding trim--especially tatted, tiny knitted, or crocheted; or readymade vintage trims--to garments. I love to make tiny trims by hand but am unsure how to use them tastefully for grown-up fashion.

[@hsquaredstories1140]

Oh, and we love Rusty!

[@SeamworkVideo]

Rusty is pretty great. 😻

[@SeamworkVideo]

Great ideas! Thanks so much!

[@patbutterworth6330]

YES! More interesting detail ideas please! This blouse is fabulous...

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thanks Pat!

[@justletmesew]

This is so pretty, I'd love to see more videos like this. Do you have a detailed sewalong for the Aims?

[@SeamworkVideo]

Yes! If you are a Seamwork member you can access it by logging in and going to the Sewalongs section on our site.

[@kckazcoll1]

love the way the embroidery looked on your blouse! Bonus to see your sweet cat Rusty, as well :)

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thank you! Rusty is a great sewing companion.

[@larissaledarocha]

I love this!!! And the cat ❤

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thanks Larissa!

[@amandaglidewell8451]

This is one of the best tutorials that I’ve seen for adding embroidery when sewing a garment. When transferring a design, those heat pencils really aren’t the best choice. I prefer to trace the pattern directly to the fabric with a blue or black washable pen. Crayola washable markers or pilots frixion pens work great. DRITZ or PRYM make very fine point blue water erasable pens that are nice as well. They also make a peel and stick water soluble paper that you can draw the design on and then place directly on the fabric.

[@SeamworkVideo]

Really great tips, thank you so much!

[@dlwrules]

I enjoyed this video!! I just cut out a HANSIE top (my first Seamwork make) and plan to use a white work pattern and my embroidery machine to embellish

[@SeamworkVideo]

Oooh that's going to be so pretty!

[@stephaniewilbur9748]

Lovely video, lovely blouse, lovely cat :-)

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Thanks very much!

[@jeans.9664]

This is gorgeous! I love the motif you chose for the embroidery and the white on white is so beautiful. Red is often the most difficult color to remove from fabric, even my pink Sewline pencil can resist removal. Maybe try tracing the design on the fabric using a window or lightbox and a water-erasable marker. Thank you for this video and for including your adorable cat 😍

[@SeamworkVideo]

Great tips for tracing, thanks! I'm so glad the red marks came out eventually.

[@JoyfulFreckles]

This is so beautiful! I love the motif you chose, and the knots tied the whole thing together perfectly (pun not intended, but it works here haha). I love the white on white look for subtle detail. I might just try this on a double gauze project I have been procrastinating from, definitely will need to test it because I'm not sure how much structure double gauze will provide 🤔

[@SeamworkVideo]

I think testing is always a good idea regardless of the fabric!

[@amysewz]

Thank you so so much for posting this. You answered so many questions I had about embroidering on clothes!

[@SeamworkVideo]

Glad to help!

[@kathleencarr2622]

It looks beautiful! I would love to see more content about vintage/unique details!

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thanks Kathleen!

[@katekennedy4730]

It's lovely Sarai! The whitework is so subtle and beautiful! I love adding embroidery to my makes, it really personalises them, so I'm here for more like this! A tip for next time, you can get wash away embroidery paper. It's thin enough to use as tracing paper, and sticks like a sticker to your fabric. And then it washes away under the tap like magic. Sulky sticky fabri-solvy stabiliser. You can even run it through the printer if you have purchased a digital design. Or DMC apparently make Magic Paper that is the same sort of thing.

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thanks so much for the great tips! :-)

[@tammyellison735]

It is funny but only a day before this video came out I was looking at patterns to add machine embroidery to some clothes before I cut them out. So yes more ideas would be great. I was thinking about pintucking the fabric before I cut it out when I make a blouse.

[@SeamworkVideo]

Pintucks would be really pretty!

[@kat_thefruitbat]

Loved this! 😃❤️ The blouse is beautiful! You are gorgeous and wear it so well! 😍 I also share your love for texture and special details on a more understated color palette. I would love to see more videos on adding your own personal touches to me-made garments (and even as a way to personalize ready to wear items!). These tips were really helpful- I had no idea there was such a thing as a transfer pencil! Really love and appreciate your videos- thank you! 😊❤

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thanks so much for watching -- so glad you found it helpful!

[@marathorne6821]

The embroidery really elevates the blouse! 😊 Well done!

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thanks Mara!

[@suzanneevans1771]

Thank you so much for this. I also tend to wear more muted, solid colours while also liking some texture, but had thought embroidery would be far too complicated. Thanks for the tips and warnings. You showed that you cut large squares of fabric to put in the hoop, so my one concern would be wasting material - is it possible to lay out the pattern pieces closely (as usual), keeping the ones to be embroidered away from the edges, and then to mark them all on the fabric and do the embroidery before doing any cutting, or is there a risk of damaging adjoining pieces with the hoop?

[@SeamworkVideo]

I think it might depend on your fabric and how delicate it is, but in general it would probably be fine to do it that way.

[@kuztwo]

I love the idea of being able to really add these types of details to clothing. While I'm not usually creative enough to come up with them, I will be happy to use your videos as starting points. Your blouse is just lovely.

[@SeamworkVideo]

Thanks so much!

[@catherinemccurdy7518]

I love handwork on garments. I really cringed watching you iron that transfer. It been my experience that those pens are troublesome. In the end it turned out beautiful.

[@SeamworkVideo]

I'm so glad I was able to get it out eventually!

[@elzinawhite3199]

The volume is lost😢

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Others aren't reporting an issue with the volume. Maybe it's something with your particular settings?