Butterfly Embroidery Pattern - stitching tips and tricks

Stitches used in this kit

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Backstitch

how to do a backstitch diagram

Bring needle UP at 1. Insert needle DOWN at 2 making a stitch backwards along the line to meet last stitch. Come UP at 3 a stitch length away from 1. Continue along line.

Blanket Stitch

embroidery blanket stitch diagram

Bring needle UP at 1. Insert needle DOWN at 2, a stitch length both to the right and down from line. In the same motion, come UP at 3, perpendicular to line. Place floss under needle tip and finish pulling needle to front of fabric. Continue along line. To end the row, make a tiny stitch over last stitch, securing the stitch in place.

Satin Stitch

embroidery satin stitch diagram

Bring needle UP at 1 on edge of shape. Insert needle DOWN directly across on opposite edge of shape at 2. Come UP at 3 on first edge of shape, one to three fabric threads away from 1. Continue filling in shape with stitches.

Whipped Backstitch

 

Whipped backstitch diagram

Step 1: Backstitch - Bring needle UP at 1. Insert needle DOWN at 2 making a stitch backwards along the line to meet last stitch. Come UP at 3 a stitch length away from 1. Continue along line

Step 2: Ship - Bring needle UP at the start of the backstitch row (1). Bring the needle behind the first backstitch staying on the front of the fabric. Continue wrapping around each backstitch always starting on the same side of the backstitch. Finish the row by inserting the needle DOWN at the end of the backstitch row (2).

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Butterfly embroidery kit in a box

Butterfly Embroidery Kit

Butterfly PDF embroidery pattern shown on a tablet

Butterfly PDF Pattern

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