How to embroider napkins - video and step by step

Do you want to learn to embroider napkins?

They ask me, many times,how to embroider napkins? I love the art of embroidering napkins. I learned to embroider them with my mother and grandmother, many years ago. Because I love this art, I want to share it with other people, so they can enjoy it.

What materials do you need to embroider napkins?

To embroider beautiful and colorful napkins you will need the following materials:

• Napkins: First of all, you should choose cotton or linen cloth napkins. The material must be of good quality so that you can obtain the best results in your projects.
• Embroidery thread: Next, choose a thread type that is compatible with the type of tissue of the napkin and that is the desired color to do the embroidery.
• embroidery needle: Next, you must choose an embroidery needle that is the right size for the thread you have chosen for your work.
• design or print: Next, decide the design or pattern you want to embroider on your napkin. Remember that you can create your own design or find patterns online or in embroidery books or magazines.

How to embroider napkins step by step?

These are the very simple steps that you must follow to embroider beautiful napkins:

First of all, we prepare the materials. We place the napkin on a flat surface and position the design or template in the desired position to do the embroidery. If necessary, you can secure the napkin with pins.

Right away, we begin the embroidery, following the design or pattern. We pass the needle through the napkin and pull the thread to the other side. We do this process several times until we complete the embroidery drawing.

When we finish the embroidery, we cut the excess thread, leaving only about 5 cm. Then we pass the needle through the napkin and tie the remaining thread around a few closed stitches. Finally, we cut the excess thread.

And it is that! With these very simple instructions, you will be able to start embroidering fantastic napkins and create unique and personalized pieces for your home or to give to your friends or family.

Hand embroidered napkin - video tutorial

Next, we present you a video tutorial of learnwithus, very well explained, so you can follow the steps to make a hand-embroidered napkin.

Good work!