Hello lovely friends! Years ago I saw a picture with a shirt embroidered with this quote and ever since I’ve wanted to make one. I should have done this embroidery a long time ago because it was so easy! So today I’m going to quickly walk you through the steps. I think there’s something delightful about writing words on your clothing that have a special meaning to you. When you walk by a mirror and see it, it’s like a little reminder to make you smile. I especially love this quote “Do small things with great love.” (I can’t find out who it’s actually by…)
All you need is a boat neck shirt, some black embroidery floss (or crochet lace yarn), a big eye needle, a pen, and some scissors. I got my shirt at a thrift store so it only cost me $1.50. Embroidery floss is really inexpensive too so this project doesn’t have to cost a lot.
Step 1: Make sure to wash your shirt/preshrink it.
Step 2: Find a quote/word you like. (I put some links below for inspiration)
Step 3: Take a pen (I used a fine point sharpie) and lightly script out the words you want on one side of the collar of the shirt. You want it to be off center to look right.
Step 4: Thread your needle with the string and knot one end.
Step 5: Go up through the fabric on the underside of your shirt (so the knot wont show) and make a stitch. Make a stitch to the front of that one (there should be a little space). Insert the needle at the beginning of the previous stitch. Repeat until you’re done! Make sure not to pull to tightly on the thread otherwise your shirt will bunch. For dotting the i’s I just made a knot on the top side as close to the shirt as possible and then brought my needle back down to the underside of the shirt directly under the knot. Once you’re done finish on the underside and knot off your piece!
If you’ve never done hand stitching you may want to try on a scrap piece of fabric first but it’s quite easy to get the hang of.
Here are some quote ideas for you:
grace upon grace
every moment matters
collect moments not things
i will fear no evil (Psalms 23:4)
have courage and be kind (Cinderella)
creativity is intelligence having fun (Albert Einstein)
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