Essential Beginner's Guide

New to embroidery and eager to start your next project? This guide shares the simplest methods and the absolute essentials to starting an embroidery project.

In this Guide

  • Transfer Your Pattern

    Learn the light source method for transferring your pattern onto your fabric.

  • Hoop Your Fabric

    Hooping your fabric is just like riding a bike. Once you learn, you'll never forget it.

  • Basics of Needle & Thread

    Learn the basics of handling your needle & thread.

  • Finishing Your Hoop

    No extra materials are needed for this method of backing your hoop. What a win!

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Now that you know the absolute essentials, it's time to get stitching! Need a project to try? Explore The Scape embroidery kit collection.

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