How to Embroider Letters - 4 Embroidery Stitches That Work Well For Lettering

Here are 4 different stitches that I recommend for embroidering lettering: the back stitch, split stitch, chain stitch, and stem stitch. I have a few pointers to help making the stitches look nice in this video as well!

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[elaines]

Very good instruction. I never know how many strands to use. Now I understand. Thank you.

[kristinfredrickson]

Thank you so much!! You describe things in the best way that makes so much sense to my brain! I finally understand! Also thanks for saying how many strands and why! You are an incredible teacher, I hope you never quit!! ❤️

[tinatomaszewski]

All the letters turned out very pretty! Thanks so much for sharing!

[christinesmutek]

Thanks for this tutorial I’m embroidering some table napkins so think I might use the split stitch. 👍👍

[sallystratford]

Straight forward and easy to follow! Thanks x

[mdteders]

Thank you for demonstating these! I am an embroidery newbie but compared tot the first options the stem stitch mimics the flow/stroke of a pen best. Worth the extra effort it seems if you use a handwriting font.

[njcrafting]

thanks for this! I'm making something for mother's day, and I've been trying to decide between chain and split stitch for my letters! this was super helpful <3

[patcottlr]

Thank you, no wonder my stem stitch letters look jagged. I prefer chain stitch but am going to try back stitch, it looks easy!

[krisreed]

I want to make some towels for my Pastor. This helped me a lot - Thank you.!

[NitaKerns]

Thank you for sharing how many strands you used and why! Great video!

[lenoreschurman]

I like the chain stitch best for lettering.😊

[cassiaprior]

Thanks for the vid. It was so easy to follow :D

[tschannel]

Thank you, I'm new to embroidery and this helps me a lot 😀😀

[geetanjalirawat]

Very informative and helpful..thank you ❤️

[ella-maycole-ducker]

With a stem stitch, I find how it's going to look on a curve depends on whether the cotton is looping on the inside or outside of the curve. Outside tends to hold the shape better. Just from my personal experience with this

[lindadean]

Thank you You are a very good teacher!!

[MeireMelo]

Hello. I choose the embroidery stitch according to the size of the letters.

[annavalenti]

When you start a stitch such as the chain stitch do you tie a knot in the beginning?

[withdrawnfromearth]

Love this video. Can I ask what marking pen you used to write the lettering before you began to embroider ?

[acreativeidea]

do you need stabilizer fabric for shirts? I see some have it and some dont and i dont know why or if i need it