Lettering for Embroidered Patches: Make a Wearable Statement

Get to know fiber and textile artist Cristin Morgan as she discusses her professional journey through the world of hand embroidery and talks about the artists whose work have influenced her.

Familiarize yourself with the tools and materials for the course before Cristin teaches you a series of basic stitches and how to use each one. Then, gather reference images as inspiration as you follow Cristin’s process for creating a moodboard for your patch, and see how to select your color palette.

Begin designing your patch by sketching the layout and planning any embellishments you want to add before creating a template for your lettering. Discover different methods for transferring your design onto fabric and start embroidering. Explore Cristin’s techniques for stitching both cursive and block letters before learning how to create dimension by adding shading.

Finish your piece by covering the stitches on the back then hear Cristin’s tips for attaching your patch to a garment and how to take care of it so it stays in good condition. End the course by learning different ways to apply the techniques learned on the course to other types of accessories, ornaments, wall art, and more.