Spanish embroidery - Learn the step by step here

Tutorial for Spanish embroidery

Spanish embroidery is a very easy and very quick craft to do. This idea is for those who like to embroider but also for beginner embroiderers, since it is very easy to do and a fine ornament in your finishes.

First of all we are going to see what materials we need to start embroidering by hand. Actually the necessary materials are: a needle, thread and a support, usually cloth, will be enough. If you like to embroider, it is more than likely that to begin with you have all the materials in your house.

What needle to use?

The needle must be the same thickness as the thread or a little thicker, so that it passes very easily through the fabric and does not get damaged.

What is the best thread?

The threads will allow us to draw on the fabric and are the soul of embroidery. Any type of thread can be used: linen, cotton, wool, etc.

This type of embroidery begins with some basic stitches, which will give rise to other stitches. The fabric that we will need for the embroidery is a checkered fabric called Vichy.
Next you will see that The Spanish point is a very simple stitch and very easy to make. You'll love it!

Learn Spanish embroidery here...

In this video of DAMI Master Crafts You can see the step by step of a fantastic Spanish embroidery, very simple:

In the video above, the embroiderer does not use a bastidos. I prefer to embroider on the frame, because the hoop allows you to hold the fabric and keep it taut, preventing the embroidery stitches from being loose or too tight.

Finally, remember that there are so many options for creative Spanish embroidery projects as you imagine. There is nothing better than trying the art of embroidery and letting your imagination run wild.