How to Use Stick and Stitch Embroidery Paper Patterns
Updating your clothing on a budget is easy when you use peel and stick embroidery designs. You don’t have to freehand intricate patterns when you use a stick and stitch template that is quickly and easily removed with water.
You will look like an experienced seamstress when you learn how to use these stick-on embroidery patterns to customize your wardrobe and add personality to thrift store pieces.
While you can embroider a design on any piece of clothing, it is easier to stitch on sturdy fabrics such as denim or canvas.
How to Use Peel and Stick Embroidery Designs
In this tutorial I show you how I embroidered the daisy design, however there were plenty of other flower patterns in my packet to choose from! Use these same easy methods with whatever pattern you like.
Supplies
- Clothing (I used a denim jacket)
- Pre-printed Peel and Stick Embroidery Designs
- Embroidery Floss
- Embroidery Needle
- Embroidery Scissors or Thread Nippers
- Bowl
- Water
- Embroidery Hoop (Optional)
- Needle Minder (Optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Cut around the pre-printed peel and stick design you will be embroidering. Then peel off the backing and stick it in place on the collar.
Step 2
Cut a length of green embroidery thread to approximately 20” long. Separate two strands from the floss, and thread them onto the needle.
Then stitch along the stems with a Stem Stitch.
Step 3
Fill in the leaves using a Straight Stitch.
Step 4
Prepare your needle with two strands of yellow thread.
Create french knots in the center of each flower.
Then switch to two strands of pink thread and use a Lazy Daisy Stitch for the petals.
Step 5
Submerge the design in a bowl half-filled with water. Let sit for 60 seconds. Then rub your fingers over the peel and stick paper to remove it completely.
Let dry or launder as usual.
Helpful Tips
- Always wash and dry your hands before embroidering.
- Use an embroidery hoop around the design to add stability.
- Place a magnetic needle minder on the jacket to safely hold your needle when changing thread or to take a break from stitching.
- Ensure you are stitching with adequate lighting to avoid eye strain.
- Try not to excessively handle or touch the pre-printed design. It will rub off.
Using peel and stick embroidery paper is such an easy way to update your wardrobe! You are going to want to remember this idea for later, so be sure to Pin It to Pinterest!
