- 1). Choose an embroidery pattern. A heat transfer pattern works well for clothing items. Trim the pattern so about 1/2 inch of white space surrounds it.
- 2). Iron the area where the transfer will be applied. Set the iron on the cotton setting. Press until the clothing is warm.
- 3). Set the transfer pattern face down on ironed part of the skirt. Press the iron over the transfer for 10 seconds. The iron must be absolutely still as you press the transfer.
- 4). Remove the iron and remove the transfer from the skirt.
- 5). Attach a hoop to area with the transfer after the skirt has completely cooled.
- 6). Thread an embroidery needle with three strands of chosen thread. Make a small knot at the end of thread.
- 7). Place the skirt so the leg opening is facing you. Fold any access material up so you can freely access the part of the skirt being embroidered. Bring the needle up from the back of the fabric at the beginning of the pattern.
- 8). Embroider the pattern with even stitches. At the end of the pattern turn the material and take the needle through the next to last stitch, forming a small loop. Bring the needle through the loop to create a knot to hold your stitching. A common stitch for outlining a design is the back stitch, where the needle is brought up through the fabric and then goes back into the fabric a little to the left. Another frequently encountered stitch is the cross stitch, which looks like a small x. Satin stitching is when several straight stitches are made together so no material shows underneath.
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