Hand Sewing Mastery - Hand Embroidered Embellishments

Hi Everyone! To wrap up the topic of Hand Sewing Mastery we are going to take a look at using our hand sewing skills to do some hand-embroidered embellishments. I love this type of detail work because a little bit can make a big impact on the overall look and feel of the garment.

We are keeping it simple with just a few basic stitches. The great thing is that you can build on this and experiment with a bunch of other techniques to build on what you've learned here! 

In the videos posted below, I share with you a few basic stitches - the backstitch, chain stitch, split stitch, and the french knot. You can use these to create a variety of stitch combinations. It's a great place to start! I hope this will encourage and inspire you to try something new!

Hand Embroidered Embellishments Video:

Resources (on Amazon):

• Embroidery Floss 
• Cotton Thread for Crochet/Needlepoint
• Embroidery Hoop
• 4" Embroidery Scissors
• Transfer Paper & Pencils
• Coloring Books (I found mine at Barnes and Noble on clearance for just $6!)
• Marking Pen
• Beading Needles size 10/12
• Bead Nabber 

Bonus Free tutorials here on Pixie Faire:

Suggested Patterns For this Topic: 

• LJ Abbey Road - hem, armscye bindings
• LJ Opening Night - lining, thread loop for hook
• LJ Starlight Gala - lining, hand embroidered embellishments
• LJ Hello Oscar -  lining, hem, hand embroidered embellishments
• LJ Sheath Dress - lining hemline
• LJ Roebuck Bay Top - snaps under buttons
• LJ Lace Overlay Tank Top - Thread Loop Closure
• TA Martha - snaps, hem
• TA Underpinnings - hems, hand sewn eyelets, hand sewn buttonholes
• TA Fancy Shift - hems
• TA EnForreau - hems, snaps
• TA First Impressions - snaps
• TA Saque Back Gown - hems, snaps
• TA Bib Front Regency - hems, buttonholes
• TA Sarah Hale - hems, buttonholes
• TA 1850s Day Dress - hems, snaps
• TA 1860 Day Dress - hems
• TA Bustle Dress - hems, snaps
• TA Prairie Rose - hems, buttonholes
• TA Town Girl - hems, buttonholes
• TA Country Girl - hems, buttonholes
• TA Mary and Laura - hems
• TA Carrie - hems, snaps
• TA Waterfall Bustle - snaps
• TA Sweet Sashay - snaps
• TA Hunting Frock - Thread Button Loop
• TA Charlotte - hand sewn buttonholes 

Week Four Task:

• Watch the Hand Embroidered Embellishment video. Practice these techniques on a piece of scrap fabric, or on a garment you have ready to finish.
• Check out the Ultimate Resource Guide for fabric and supply sources. (Find this in the SWC Bonuses section)
• Jump over the SWC Facebook Group for conversation and project sharing.

Reminder - Sewing WIth Cinnamon runs in 4-part sessions, When a month has 5 Tuesdays, the 5th Tuesday is a "catch-up" or "review" week. Next week is the 5th Tuesday of July, so we will not be posting new content. We will pick up again in August with our next topic - Couture Sewing Techniques!

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