How to secure embroidery thread

The waste knot method is definitely the easiest and fastest I've come across for starting and finishing your embroidery threads.

First things first, before you dive into your embroidery project, I’d like to show you how you can start and finish your embroidery thread to secure it. Traditionally using knots to start and finish your embroidery thread is a big no-no. And there are several reasons for this. Firstly the knot can show through your

Securing thread on the backside can't be avoided in hand embroidery. These tips will help you to end embroidery stitches in a safe way.

Are you struggling to thread up your thread for sewing or hand embroidery. In this tutorial I'll show some quick tips and techniques that make threading up your needle and finishing your thread much easier.

Today, just a quick little stitch tip to start your week off – and hopefully to make your embroidery quicker and easier! Last week, we talked about the back of embroidery projects and I shared three tips to help you keep the back neat when it matters. Among those tips, we looked at how to ...

Don't let the thread knots frustrate you! Learn how to prevent thread tangling and stitch with peace of mind.

If you're a beginner at stitching, you might get confused why some artists use less number of strands, and the others more. What is the big deal? What is the difference at all? Can I work a pattern designed for using 6 strands, with 1 strand? And can I work a pattern design for 1-2 strands of thread, using 6 strands? Let's take it one step at a time :) Related posts: 10 tips for hand embroidery beginners Top 10 beginner mistakes in hand embroidery How many strands should I use? There is no…

First things first, before you dive into your embroidery project, I’d like to show you how you can start and finish your embroidery thread to secure it. Traditionally using knots to start and finish your embroidery thread is a big no-no. And there are several reasons for this. Firstly the knot can show through your

ＪE S S I E C H O R L E Y on Instagram: "Satin stitch using two strands of thread worked/threaded together through my needle. This creates a variegated stitch style…and then this is how I work the thread to the very end of it’s length and then finish off securely on the reverse of my embroidery🪡 #jessiechorley #jessiechorleystudio #jessiechorleyembroidery #jessiechorleyartist #lifeofanartist #embroidery #slowstitching #embroideryart #craft #artistsstudio…

Backstitch is a versatile outline stitch. Nice and secure for practical sewing or embellish it with whipping in your embroidery.