This is sponsored post for DMC. All opinions are my own.
I just finished another hand embroidery design that I’m sharing with you today. I used the long and short stitch to make these pretty butterflies. Not only did I get to try out a new stitch for this project, but I also got to try a new stitchable mesh fabric from DMC.
I love how the see through mesh makes it look like the butterflies are fluttering around. I plan on hanging this hoop in my girls’ bedroom, which will go perfectly with their decor.
To make this butterfly embroidery hoop, you’ll need:
- free butterfly pattern – instructions to download are at the bottom of this post
- thin permament marker
- 8 inch embroidery hoop
- DMC Stitchable Mesh
- DMC Embroidery Floss : BLANC, 535, 3325, 828, 774, 3823, 776 and 3713
To transfer the design, I used a very thin permanent marker. Just put the mesh over your pattern, and trace. The dotted lines in the middle of the wings are guidelines for your long and short stitch. Start by outlining the entire shape with a split stitch and then do a long and short stitch to fill it in. For the colorful butterflies, do a single row of white, a single row of the lighter color, and then fill the rest of the wing in with the darker color. Stitch over your split stitch to hide it.
The center of each butterfly is a satin stitch that I also outlined in a split stitch before filling it in. You can’t be very precise with your stitches since there is sort of a larger weave, but the butterflies still turned out beautiful!
I’m excited to try out more things with the mesh fabric!
If you love embroidery as much as I do, make sure to check out all of these blogs for new patterns and ideas. Everyone will be sharing projects using DMC’s new cork, mesh and cuff products.
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For more tips and information about working with DMC’s stitchable mesh fabric, be sure to watch this video:
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Kathleen
Monday 18th of July 2022
These are lovely! I' m going to add antennas to mine.
Terry
Sunday 18th of July 2021
Beautiful, Butterflies have always been one of my favorite things and I’m 62 yrs old. Lol
Ashlyn
Thursday 11th of February 2021
Am I allowed to sell products made using your free patterns?
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts
Tuesday 2nd of March 2021
Send me an email with what your plans are. I do allow that for certain things. jessica@cutesycrafts.com
Debbie Robertsi
Wednesday 16th of May 2018
Jessica I am very impressed with your blog. You have a way of explaining the crafts you make, which are so beautiful. You also do some very beautiful embroidery.
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts
Thursday 17th of May 2018
Oh, thank you so much Debbie! Embroidery is so fun and relaxing for me, and I love sharing it with others! <3
Kathy
Wednesday 31st of January 2018
Can this be done using punch needle embroidery?
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts
Thursday 1st of February 2018
I've never done punch needle embroidery, so I'm not sure how it works. Sorry I can't be more help.