Quick and Easy DIY Embroidered Shirt Tutorial!

Embroidery is hot hot hot these days and you can spot it anywhere from the runways of New York to the clothing aisles of your local Target. Time to share our own t-shirt embroidery tutorial so you can get in on the trend! Embroidering a special design is a great way to create your own one-of-a-kind fashion statement, or to simply revive an old shirt that has been sitting in the back of your drawer. In this tutorial we will show you how to straight stitch your design, which is the best introduction for beginners to the technique. If you want to do a bit more exploring, find all of our embroidery basics tutorials.
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Tools:
Scissors - feltpapersciss...
DMC Embroidery Scissors - feltpapersciss...
Embroidery Needles - feltpapersciss...
7″ Embroidery Hoop - feltpapersciss...
Materials:
T Shirt of choice (non-stretchy material)
Sulky Tear-Away Stabilizer - feltpapersciss...
Embroidery Floss - feltpapersciss...
Steps:
1. Gather the tools and materials listed above.
2. Cut out the image you want from the template and place it on your shirt. Note that the patterns in the template are mirrored.
3. Trace the image with an iron-on transfer pencil directly onto the printed paper. Trace with firm, even lines, rather than using a sketching motion.
4. Place the image face down in the desired location on your shirt. Make sure to pre-wash your shirt! With a press cloth on top, hold a heated iron (without steam) down for about 10-20 seconds. Temperature and length depends on the fiber content of your shirt. Check to make sure that your image has successfully transferred onto the fabric. Note that once you transfer a design, the markings will be permanent. They may fade over time and with washing.
5. Cut a piece of stabilizer to fit over the entire embroidery hoop. Hoop the stabilizer with the grid side up and tighten.
6. Score the stabilizer along the edge of the hoop with your needle and peel off the paper backing.
7. Lay the shirt with the design on top and press gently onto the stabilizer until it sticks. Smooth out any wrinkles and bumps. Avoid stretching the shirt out too much as it can cause puckering with your finished embroidery.
8. Split your embroidery floss in half (like we did), or use a full strand for a thicker line if desired. Knot the end and begin straight stitching onto your shirt, following the traced design. Make evenly spaced stitches that are not pulled too tight.
9. After you are finished embroidering, gently tear the stabilizer away from the back of the design.
Tips:
We found our basic shirts at Target, and after embroidering on them we realized that the less spandex in the shirt, the better for stitching. If you can, we recommend starting with a linen or 100% cotton shirt. As we mentioned, you will want to pre-wash your shirt before stitching! Once you get to step 5 in the tutorial, you will add a stabilizer to the fabric, which will stiffen it while you stitch. This is certainly helpful for keeping the stitches straight.
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[@andrea-vb8ls]

me literally 8 seconds into the video: WOAAAAH SLOW IT DOWN HOLD IT A SECOND

[@jortslover]

andrea nice name

[@FallingStary]

@@jortslover nice name

[@UncreativeAsFuc]

I just wanted to put an X on my shirt to tell which ways the front lol

[@ketchups2777]

🤣

[@wonderland1330]

😂

[@haha2609]

You have a brand tag for that 😅

[@taylortillt2751]

I'm sorry if this is a stupid question but I don't understand the point of the paper stuff if you just trim it off?

[@DickerWaal]

TLCTRIBE I didn't get it either

[@cyfi9404]

whats the name of this paper? would having muslin fabric on the back of the shirt work the same way?

[@melonyharper3276]

Elizabeth Qauc I don't think it's necessary, but I think it helps

[@melaniejewell9955]

Caseena Karim I’m wondering the same thing too...

[@koyit4201]

is the one you used not water soluble?

[@ninjasbanana]

I've been doing hand embroidery for a few years but there are tricks that I have never tried in this video! Thank you for sharing!

[@shubhangikundu2827]

Hello, do you always use stabilisers?

[@Art-Creatiff]

this is the best video for embroidery on a stretchy t-shirt. You are great! This is a perfect idea to use the hoop with the stabilizer this way just putting it under the t-shirt, without hooping it on the front size so that hoop circles are not seen on the t-shirt after the work is done. Especially if you don't want to iron it. For example, I'm going to make crystal and beads work on my t-shirt and I don't want to use washable stabilizer and wash the new t-shirt having not worn it once (beads and crystals might loose their initial brightness). Thank you again for the great idea with using the hoop just under the t-shirt!

[@Liagriffithx]

I am so happy we are able to help! Good luck on your crystal and beads t-shirt❤️

[@phaeina6719]

"straight stitch along the design" *does unregular and twisted weird stiches* yup, i definitly can't do anything straight

[@eisaiyoohoo]

i laughEd

[@lolabunny7788]

Wow! Thanks for showing how to put a stencil on a shirt without tracing a print out of a picture! 😌🤍

[@Liagriffithx]

You bet!

[@poumasterrizzler]

Wow! The quality of this video! I LOVE everything about it! The music, the format! ♥️

[@sofeakhan3397]

hungryg I KNOW RIGHT?! I subscribed immediately hehe

[@Bespeon]

This is such a good beginners project!

[@GodGivesGraceToTheHumble494]

WOW😲 GOD BLESS YOU FOR SHARING & SHOWING US THIS UNIQUE TECHNIQUE. MAY JESUS CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU MORE AND MORE! AMEN🤗🤗🤗

[@lusterdust936]

When you just want an ok boomer shirt

[@fruitsalad1377]

From tik too?

[@fruitsalad1377]

Tik tok

[@tiffanie8]

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[@pete1930]

Im bouta do a big chineese dragon on the back of my shirt

[@nina-cr5pe]

heymynameispeter g that's awesome

[@janakudelic405]

heymynameispeter g i'm bouta ask my grandma to do something on my shirt cause she's a pro at this and also im a lazy pice of shit lol

[@xxxmysterious_0334]

peter Garcia good luck with that dude hope it turns out good

[@ariana-kh3nx]

au revoir did you even read it? She was saying that she’s lazy

[@highlightedreply8838]

@@nina-cr5pe crazy!! funny

[@vaniacardoso7484]

Hello, I'm looking for embroidery in the mesh, you helped me with this technique, I loved it !!!!! Thank you.

[@niamhmai1655]

hey .. sorry if this sounds stupid but couldn’t u just put the T-shirt in the hoop and skip a few steps with the paper?

[@kimstrashapps3410]

you can't if the shirt is stretchy. it will ruin the shape of the t-shirt. but you can do it if you use non-stretchy fabric as canvas.

[@ElaineUnicorn]

You can, after you learn to stitch.

[@marceldelvalle5746]

I personally think that the sticky plastic is useful for beginners but once you've made a couple of designs, you dont need it anymore

[@shannonbuckley3631]

Thanks for this, I have different colored fabric so this will definitely work for me to use.

[@Liagriffithx]

Wonderful!

[@adelia.k263]

the design is really cute 😍

[@signepigne]

I wanna do this for my sisters xmas present

[@Liagriffithx]

Awesome gift!

[@signepigne]

@@Liagriffithx I know! I just gotta learn how to…

[@Brighten-up-sunshine]

DIY Embroidered Shirt Great job

[@milenamahyadinata9509]

THIS IS VERY HELPFUL THANKYOU SO MUCH😭😭

[@mai_moodz]

also why do you need the white fabric under the stitching?

[@jkaryn]

Great video! When you traced the outline of the design, what kind of pen was it? Does it need to be a specific kind of pen? Like a fabric pen or something? And also Im wondering the same thing someone else asked, can we skip using stabilizer by just putting it in an embroidery hoop?

[@ilovesleepyjimin4627]

do we really have to use the stabiliser paper for this?

[@hpringer5862]

If it's a stretchy shirt then yes

[@ElaineUnicorn]

Nope

[@FrancienDanielsWebb]

Is someone going to vote 🗳

[@miaaw51]

Would you wash this shirt normally in a machine or would you need to hand wash? Loved the video!

[@nadanothing9985]

Best video so far.😍

[@Liagriffithx]

Thank you!

[@lvandprada]

Curious but since it’s transfer paper, why did you trace over it before ironing it onto the t-shirt?

[@blufaerie]

OMG! So cute!

[@Lynn-rv4ty]

do you need to use a stabilizer or is it one of those things that is just nice to have?

[@crystalherras8505]

thankyou for your sharing easy clear step

[@Mochii_waffles]

Thanks for the video! I was wondering how you finish the project( knotting it at the end)?

[@peterwbu]

loved this so much 😭❤️

[@paulapueblitolopez5858]

I need advice and help! I'm going to McCartney's concert in about a week and I want to embroider some words in cursive. I plan on printing out the words on a fabric transfer sheet, so that when I iron it on the shirt I have a guide to help me. Is this a good way to embroider?

[@yukiyuki7761]

Just asking, why do you still use the ring thing when the pattern is already on the shirt? Is it not possible to trace the pattern without using the embroidery ring or something?

[@yukiyuki7761]

@@Liagriffithx ohh...I get it now, thanks for the reply 😊

[@hazellopez3499]

Awesome tutorial. Thank you!

[@axel.pilarte]

Omg Lia, this is so cool

[@indianartcraftschool758]

Awesome work💚😘♥💙

[@theresahayes4294]

Beautiful ❤

[@Liagriffithx]

Thank you! 😊

[@junc2191]

Why is the paper needed at the back? Can’t I just embroidered directly on the t shirt ?

[@naomi8308]

But how do you prep the needle and thread do you tie a knot somewhere?

[@frthepeple8815]

How long does this normally take? And what would be the best route to take if I was trying to put like 3 letters on like a 100 pairs of clothing?

[@rhymesandvibes]

Wow, so that's how you don't get hoop burn!

[@MM-pw4ft]

I love this

[@vanessaiglesias9510]

What kind of needle is use? And also the paper in the beginning where you use the iron, is what kind of paper??

[@Livewithbartlett]

This is AMAZING

[@Liagriffithx]

Thank you!

[@FrancienDanielsWebb]

Could you have used a much smaller hoop so you could save on $$$$ on the amount of stabiliser you wasted. Love 💗 it anyway 🙏❤️🥰👍🏻👋🤩🐶👋🏽🇦🇺🙏

[@arpitadas8585]

Which embroidery will be best on lavender shirt

[@Sabrina-so6ti]

What type of cotton t shirt fabric would you suggest?

[@pd6805]

Can I just draw with a pencil directly and can I put the fabric in side ring without the paper

[@soniabeatrizlopezramirez925]

Felicidades que hermoso...cómo se llama el papel que coloca debajo d la blusa... saludos desde México Tabasco

[@embroiderystitchart408]

Nice idea 👍

[@Disart2552]

Hi lovely tutorial! Where did you get those shirts from? I love the color

[@Disart2552]

Lia Griffith yes I love them!!

[@hoomanbean8416]

Do I tie any knot at the end to secure the thread from becoming undone?

[@adamseden1330]

Yes. Of course

[@nappyscribe1987]

Nice

[@Liagriffithx]

Thanks

[@merle9195]

Do you think adding little beads to the stiches would work?

[@Liagriffithx]

Absolutely! And look adorable.

[@berriepixels]

is it possible to do this without the hoop? I am a beginner at embroidery.

[@embroideryartbysakshi]

It would make things difficult for you so better to go with hoop.

[@rose2243]

if i use a cut away stabilizer am i able to wash it still?

[@itsme.58]

Can we do the embroidery with using the paper that you put in between the hoop?

[@Liagriffithx]

Sure!

[@DanceStudioification]

where can you buy a kit with all of these things?

[@sandraend]

Will the floss bleed when washed?

[@Liagriffithx]

Nope! Not in my experience

[@louds0ft593]

question to people who are also Really Bad At Anything Needlework™, it seems easy but is that an illusion and will I fail horribly, simply destroying my t-shirt? I am scared

[@quynhle8283]

Just go slowly and carefully, don't rush!

[@machorodriguez3804]

Hi luv ur work would luv to creat something with u how much do u charge for the shirts

[@sofimerlino8752]

can you just put the shirt in the hoop??

[@sofimerlino8752]

Lia Griffith but is the shirt going to stretch a lot?? Like lose it’s form or is the design going to end up being messy once you take it off?

[@Icelay4ever]

Hey Lia, how come you didn't secure the shirt in the hoop? Is the stabilizer keeping it still?

[@beeeansswtfff4071]

What happens if I use a stretchy shirt?

[@TWINZOFTWINZ]

Perfect!

[@rumi7028]

Can I use paper or tissue paper as a stabilizer?

[@sriana5136]

what if you want to fill in the space inside the outline? Does it ruin the quality of the shirt?

[@lauraem650]

It would actually just reinforce it, like a patch

[@tumweonlycommentary2797]

I wanted to enquire what kind of shirt can I used for the embriodary. should the shirt be a cotton, polyester or?

[@Liagriffithx]

Good question! It doesn't matter as long as it is a tight weave.

[@tumweonlycommentary2797]

@@Liagriffithx I want to add embroidery into my artworks onto a t-shirt design I want to sell. Thing is I am new when it comes to embroidery. what tips can you give me into this embroidery industry? your help is much appreciated

[@nikolelambert8165]

Love!!!!!

[@lia1346]

This is the first time I’ve seen anyone with the same name and same spelling as mine

[@lolo84873]

Awesome

[@khushichouhan7467]

Which cloth u use back

[@Liagriffithx]

It is made for embroidery and can tear away after you are done.

[@donnahowell8921]

Will it come off in the wash?

[@selinarocha1173]

😲 I wanna do dis

[@edadb7331]

Is there anything else I can use as a stabilizer?

[@Liagriffithx]

There's a lot of different kinds of stabilizer, so it depends. There's Sulky Stick'n Stitch if you want a stabilizer that washes out after sewing.

[@edadb7331]

@@Liagriffithx thank you🥰

[@Debbiestar1993]

Cant you just put the tshirts in the round thing then you don't have to use the paper?

[@felixalvarez2361]

Yo quiero aprender a bordar

[@Liagriffithx]

Please do! We love embroidery

[@jagritisonawane4015]

Which paper is this

[@leticia-zo9dk]

Where do I get such items?

[@yeaman7077]

lol the intro sounds like love me by the 1975

[@pkdonny1018]

What fabric stabilizer do you use?

[@suppertimesims]

I think you could use wrapping paper as a substitute from what I've seen

[@faithcurry2826]

if i were to sell an embroidered shirt would you say that i should use this? Is is absolutely necessary??

[@faithcurry2826]

thank you!

[@ingridsommer2232]

I'm gonna stitch a Yellow Submarine on my Beatles T-shirt

[@Liagriffithx]

Amazing!

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[@neg98_75]

I tried this 2 and it didn’t work

[@saziashafi29]

What kind of threads 🧵 are good for T Shirts 👕 👚 ?? Please let me know .!

[@Liagriffithx]

We have a whole selection of colors on our website shopliagriffith.com/product-category/embroidery-floss/

[@saziashafi29]

Thanks for the information!

[@fineembroidery3305]

#FineEmbroidery Super

[@cerati_lwl]

Como q se desperdicia mucho peyon!

[@jadenyuki3138]

Now to bootleg hanes shirts into other brand 👕

[@cyberbbangel688]

Thanks for not telling us how to end it

[@giuliagambino26]

Hello, I'm sorry but I don't understand what kind of paper you used (I'm Italian) is this the article? www.amazon.it/Therm-Web-trasferibile-versatile-cucitura/dp/B001687ZDA/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1519717918&sr=1-2&keywords=carta+adesiva+per+tessuti

[@giuliagambino26]

Lia Griffith thank you so much!

[@vidyaprabha1104]

Wow ..super .hahahahaa

[@bornontherimofchaos]

A t shirt that doesnt stretch?? A nice project but seriously, what t shirt doesnt stretch? Use stablizer behind the design, use an embroidery hoop, and clip close to the stablelizer.

[@meowahh9354]

I. Do. Not. Understand. How do people do this?!?!

[@wixysl]

OMG❤💗💖💕😍🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@mai_moodz]

wow my last name is barrera griffith

[@viepng]

Bro you're supposed to put the shirt IN the hoop

[@tu_madre5121]

this...is way too much work

[@NaturalSweetTooth]

Slow down the video.

[@ilhem18]

ouais boof..

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