Embroidery is an art that has been practiced for thousands of years across cultures all over the world. And the beautiful thing is that the process hasn’t changed all that much in that time! Embroidery still involves using a needle and thread to create pictures, designs and patterns on fabric. Even if you don’t have experience with sewing or sewing patterns, embroidery is easy to learn. A spare hour is all you need to familiarize yourself with the different embroidery stitches and some easy floral designs.
If you are new to embroidery, the good news is that it’s a very easy skill to pick up and you the tools you need are easy to find and affordable. We have gathered some of our favourite hand embroidery patterns for beginners to inspire you! All of these embroidery patterns have been designed by independent designers from all over the world.
1. Birdwing Butterfly by Ell Violet
This pattern involves a combination of simple embroidery stitches to create the outline and structure and using fabric paint to add color and shading. This is a really great pattern for those who are new to embroidery and want to get their head around the method without committing to a seriously complicated design! You can get Ell Violet’s pattern here.
Sue Kim’s wreath pattern involves just two colors and is a repetition of the same shapes in a circle. Embroidery patterns like this are great for beginners who want to work on perfecting their skills. How cute would one of the wreath branches look on a t-shirt? Very cute. Get Sue Kim’s pattern here.
The Three Roses embroidery pattern may look a little more complicated but the good news is that it’s super easy! Yay! Sue Kim has created a step by step how-to so that any beginner can easily get their head around embroidery and make this beautiful pattern! Get the pattern here.
4. Vintage Daisies by Ginger Muse
This floral design is a classic embroidery pattern and nailing this one means you will be well on your way to more difficult projects! You can get Ginger Muse’s pattern here.
5. Potted Succulents by Ginger Muse
Trouble keeping plants alive? Then this is the embroidery pattern for you. This is another design that looks a little difficult but really isn’t. the beauty of embroidery is that once you’ve completed your outline, all you need to do is fill in the rest! All the elements of this pattern are beginner friendly. Grab Ginger Muse’s pattern here.
This is the kind of embroidery pattern that makes a very nice design feature on cushions and tote bags. With detailed instructions, you can learn all the stitches needed to create your own barn owl! Get the pattern here.
If you don’t fall in love with Ell Violet’s designs the moment you see them, then you have a heart of stone! Confident beginners, step right up, this is the project for you. When you are more familiar with the main embroidery stitches, picking a design like this is a great way of practicing clean detail. Find Ell’s pattern here.
8. Geometric Sample Patterns by Ginger Muse
Ginger Muse’s geometric pattern sample is basically mindfulness in the form of embroidery. We highly recommend. With designs like this, if you make a mistake, it’s super easy to incorporate it into the design. You can find the pattern here.
9. Geometric Unicorn by Anne Mende
This pattern is a two for one, because if you leave out the horn, hey presto, you’ve got a horse! We recommend Anne Mende’s geometric embroidery patterns for beginners all the time and the reason is that by just using a couple of really easy stitches and following your outline, you can create an intricate piece of art! Find the pattern here.
10. Vintage Camper by Debbie Booth
This vintage camper pattern is part of a series of monthly embroidery patterns Debbie Booth designed, with this one being for May! Debbie’s design uses a simple outline and simple stitches to do all the work, and adds the detail and definition through different colored thread. Easy peasy. Get the pattern here.
11. Spring Flower by Solipandi
Another beginner friendly embroidery design that will look amazing on a t-shirt! Solipandi’s pattern is a modern take on classic floral embroidery. You can get the pattern here.
We hope that you are full of inspiration and ready to start your embroidery project! Pick your favorite colors, an embroidery hoop and let’s get started! Let us know on Instagram what you’re working on, we love to see what makers all over the world are busy creating.
