Learn the basic embroidery stitches

Embroidery thread consists of multiple small threads. This means that you can choose to embroider in different thicknesses by pulling the threads apart. Most embroidery threads consist of six threads.

A straight and simple stitch. You simply stitch from the backside and go back one stitch to continue at the stitch before.

With this technique, you can easily achieve many different expressions. By keeping the stitches close to each other, your expression will be bold and massive. If you spread the stitches from one point and out in a circle, you will get a motif that looks like a flower or a star. You can also use this technique to 'colour' motifs like the bee here.

There are several ways to create a straight stitch. Here are two different ways to stem stitch. The first stem stitch has a twisting effect where each stitch is aligned with the one before. To achieve the second technique, you need to sew through the threads of the stitch before to get the stitches to align with each other.

You can go far with simple chain stitches. This type of stitch is made by securing the thread as nooses at each next stitch.

With these versatile chain stitches, you can easily make a petal by securing the nooses in a circle with a short stitch.

French knots are beautiful decorative stitches. They are made by twisting the embroidery thread around the needle three or more times and then sewing through the backside just by the knot's starting point. The trick is to have a little patience, sew slowly, and holding on to the thread on the right side while slowly pulling to the backside with the needle.