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EDITOR VIDEO / MATERIALS · VIDEO BY HandiWorks

Build a thread and fabric pairing that works

Learn about embroidery needles, choosing strand counts and finding the right thread weight for your project.

WATCH, PRACTICE, REPEAT

How to use this lesson

Learn about embroidery needles, choosing strand counts and finding the right thread weight for your project.

What to prepare

Have a hoop, stable practice fabric, suitable needle and embroidery floss next to you. Work at your own pace and pause whenever the demonstration moves faster than your stitching.

After watching

Practice the technique on a scrap first. Refer to the matching written guide for preparation, material choices and troubleshooting notes.

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