Lilac Embroidery Pattern - stitching tips and tricks

Stitches used in this kit

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Backstitch

how to do a backstitch diagram

Bring needle UP at 1. Insert needle DOWN at 2 making a stitch backwards along the line to meet last stitch. Come UP at 3 a stitch length away from 1. Continue along line.

Stem Stitch

embroidery stem stitch diagram
Bring needle UP at 1. Insert needle DOWN a stitch length away at 2. In the same motion, keeping the excess floss below the line, come UP at 3 next to the last stitch. Continue along line.

Lazy Daisy Stitch

embroidery lazy daisy stitch diagram

Bring the needle UP at 1 near center point mark. Insert needle DOWN at 2 through same hole as 1. In the same motion, come UP at 3. Loop floss under needle and pull needle through the loop. Make a tiny stitch over loop, securing loop in place (4). Come UP at 5. Continue making stitches around center point.

French Knot Stitch

embroidery french knot stitch diagram

Bring needle UP at 1. Point needle away from fabric. Wrap floss around the needle twice. Now point the needle towards fabric and insert needle point at 2, a few fabric threads from 1. Pull floss snug against needle and fabric. Slowly pull needle DOWN to back of fabric until knot is secure.

Fly Stitch

Fly stitch hand embroidery diagram

Bring the needle UP at 1. Insert needle DOWN at 2. In the same motion, come UP at 3. Place floss under needle. Make a tiny stitch over the “V” shape, securing it in place (4).

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Lilac embroidery kit in a box

Lilac Embroidery Kit

Lilac PDF embroidery pattern shown on a tablet

Lilac PDF Pattern

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