Try using a heat erasable pen, so you can use an iron or hair dryer to make the ink disappear once you’ve finished your project.
Use 2 to 6 strands of embroidery floss for this stitch. The more strands, the thicker the stitch will be.
Add more petals closer together to represent dandelions. Put a french knot in the center of the flower to tie the design together.
For rose buds, place the stitch along a vine or throughout a bouquet design. For flower centers, place the stitch in the middle of a grouping of flower petals. Use 6 strands of floss for this stitch if you’d like a large french knot, or use 2 to 3 strands if you want a smaller one.
French knots can be difficult, especially for beginners. Don’t give up if your french knot doesn’t look perfect at first!
Make your petals about 1 in (2. 5 cm) long.
Use 3 strands of floss for this stitch. [8] X Research source
The length of the looped thread you’re holding onto should be long enough to reach the tip of the petal.
Use 3 strands of floss for this stitch to make a thick stem. [13] X Research source
Use 2 to 6 strands of floss for this stitch. There are multiple ways to do a chain stitch, but this is the easiest way for beginners.
If it’s difficult to slide the needle through, place your finger underneath the previous stitch to raise it slightly. [25] X Research source
Use 5 to 6 strands of floss for this stitch.
Try using a color-changing embroidery floss for this stitch, as it can create a beautiful ombre effect.
Keep your outline thin as a thicker line covers more fabric and holes between them, making it harder to decide where to place your needle. [31] X Research source
Use 3 to 6 strands of floss for this stitch. Look at your frame or hoop straight on when sewing a satin stitch to get straight, even edges. [33] X Research source Take the angle of your leaf into account, stitching in the direction you want the thread to go. [34] X Research source
Working on the left and right sections separately creates a natural fold in the design, replicating the middle vein dividing a leaf’s blades.
Pansies generally have 3 front petals and 2 back petals that are rounded and slightly heart-shaped. [37] X Research source
Use 3 strands of floss for this stitch.
If you’re unsure which direction the petals flow, pretend the flower is a star. The petals are the star’s points, and they all branch off from a center circle. The direction of these rays is the angle your stitches should follow.
Try using light and dark-toned colors to fill your pansy petals. For example, lilac and eggplant-colored threads will mimic the natural color diversity in pansies. Color-changing embroidery floss adds depth and variety to embroidered flower petals without manually changing floss colors.
