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EDITOR VIDEO / TRANSFER · VIDEO BY Snuggly Monkey

Transfer a pattern onto fabric

A simple walkthrough of lightbox, transfer paper and stabilizer-based methods so a printable outline lands cleanly on cloth.

WATCH, PRACTICE, REPEAT

How to use this lesson

A simple walkthrough of lightbox, transfer paper and stabilizer-based methods so a printable outline lands cleanly on cloth.

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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