I love embroidery and seeing all the patterns that everyone has to offer. It can be hard to choose one especially when the patterns are a download and you don't always get to see what the pattern will look like. I want to give a little look into what is inside one of my patterns.
I have many available PDF Pattern downloads in my Etsy store. They range from florals, coffee quotes to Christmas ornaments.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/YoursTrulyMcKay?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=30895330
I am showing all the elements for the dragonfly PDF pattern and the FREE download is at the bottom of this post.
The PDF Pattern:
My patterns will come with 3 different pages - Pattern to trace, Recommended colors, and Stitch key.
Pattern to Trace: I will provide the pattern to trace in a few sizes but you can change the size by printing the pattern larger or smaller. Just make sure that the pattern is not so small that you cannot stitch the details.
Below is what the PDF page looks like for the dragonfly pattern. It is just the lines needed to trace onto the fabric.
Stitch Key: In the stitch key is a list of all the stitches used to finished the hoop. Each stitch will have a number next to it and this shows how many strands of thread to use while stitching. I often use half the amount of thread, thread it through the needle, double the thread and tie them together at the end. This makes it so I dont unthread my needle while stitching.
Recommended Color Key: In the pattern will be a key to all the colors that I used in the finished hoop. The color codes provided are for the DMC floss colors. Feel free to use this guide or use whatever colors you would like to complete the pattern.
Stitching Guide and Tips and Tricks
In this portion of the PDF Download is the 25 Page stitch guide. The guide takes you through every step of the process of making the embroidery. The guide was created so that a beginner can complete this pattern.
The guide has directions and helpful hints for the following:
Reading the Pattern
Preparing the hoop
Tracing the pattern
Finishing the hoop.
Also includes step by step guides for 10 stitches including:
Back Stitch
Whipped Back Stitch
Stem Stitch
French Knots
Satin Stitch
Woven Wheel
Lazy Daisy
Woven Stitch
Fishbone stitch
Fly stitch
Here is the directions for the whipped back stitch. When you buy one of my patters you get the detailed instructions just like this one for all the above stitches.
If you are interested in any of my patterns please stop by my Etsy page at https://www.etsy.com/shop/YoursTrulyMcKay?ref=shop_sugg
As promised here is the PDF download of the Dragonfly Pattern.
Note: this does not include the step by step stitch guide. You will receive this if you purchase a pattern from my shop.
If you have any questions about my patterns or want to chat about embroidery send me a message on my Instagram @YoursTrulyMcKay.
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