You can find these under many names - though a google search for 'embroidery scissors' will get you what you need. These come in plastic and wood - I prefer plastic for doing the embroidering and wood for displaying the embroideries. You put the fabric in between the hoops - this helps keep it taut, making the embroidering easier. embroidery hoop - this is a ring consisting of two parts.To start embroidering, you'll need the following items: I'll teach you everything I know about embroidery, making patterns and more. If you like this instructable, please check out my Hand Embroidery Class! Here are some other embroidery tutorials to get you started. Once you've mastered the embroidery stitches in this instructable, I really recommend googling or going to the library to learn more stitches. These stitches are the backbone of embroidery - there are loads more advanced stitches out there, too. In this instructable, I'll cover running stitch, back stitch, split stitch, satin stitch, stem stitch, french knots and seed and fill stitches. Plus, embroidery is a nice relaxing thing to do after a long day if you're a lover of crafting while watching TV or listening to podcasts - most of my nights are spent embroidering! :D

Learning to embroider is not as tough as you might think! With a bit of practice, you'll get it down in no time. This instructable will teach you the very basics of hand embroidery.

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