Patterns to embroider in our embroidery project

Embroidery patterns - How to get them

There are many embroidery patterns available. You can get them from your favorite embroidery magazine or download them from embroidery sites available on the Internet. However, it is much more satisfying if you make your own embroidery patterns. Don't you think?

Many successful embroiderers, especially those with embroidery machines, are creating their own designs for their projects. In addition to compliance, there are other benefits and they are:

By creating your template, you can create a more personalized one as you can stick to your ideas. This is especially helpful if you are doing a custom embroidery project for loved ones.
This project can develop your most creative abilities. Since you have to use your imagination, you can further increase the creativity within you.
Simplify your work or make your pattern complex. You can decide if you want to have a simple embroidery design or create a more detailed one for your next project. Everything depends on you.

Look in this video of Mar Pendas, how you can download digital patterns to embroider:

What are embroidery patterns really?

So what are embroidery patterns really?
If you have ever seen the use of a blueprint in the construction of a building or house, it is very similar to embroidery patterns. In fact, these patterns are considered embroidery patterns. It is used to create hand embroidery or machine embroidery.

The motifs can be purchased in stores or downloaded from various embroidery sites. You can also draw patterns with your own hands.

Two types of patterns to embroider

Basically both types of embroidery are hand embroidery or machine embroidery. And if you want to create motifs for your embroidery project, you must decide whether it is for hand embroidery or machine embroidery.

Create motifs for hand embroidery

The creation of hand embroidery includes the following:

Thermal Transfer: These models are usually sold in books. It is enough to pass the motifs on the fabrics to be able to do the embroidery.
Computer prints – With photo-editing software, you can create embroidery designs and use a transfer pen so you can trace the design onto the fabric.
Patterns – This is commonly used in paper embroidery. But, if you are a beginner in embroidery, you need to be more careful or you can skip this one because you need more embroidery experience.
Transfers: With transfer pens, you can copy a design from books or magazines onto fabric for embroidery.

Create machine embroidery motifs

Now for machine embroidery, you can also use the above methods to create patterns. Here are other ways:

Downloads: Most craft and embroidery sites offer patterns that you can download for free. And they are available in different formats depending on the model or brand of your machine.
Hand Drawn on Computer - PhotoShop or other photo editing software can help you create fantastic embroidery patterns.
If you don't have time to create your own templates, you can always search the internet for free templates. Right. Free templates. You know, you don't have to pay a lot for templates, there are free templates available too. Most of your embroidery machine manufacturers will have a website that offers hundreds of free patterns that are compatible with their machines. Just make sure you download the correct template format.

Now, if you need ideas to create your own templates, you can always search the Internet. Most of the time, you will find thousands of search results. Just remember that there is no right or wrong standard, and no good or bad standard. It is just a matter of choosing one that is compatible with your project.