How to Make Embroidered Bookmarks
Are you looking for a simple and unique handmade gift idea this Christmas? Why not try your hand at embroidery and make these stylish bookmarks for a friend or loved one this year!
Using the templates provided and a few simple stitches you can make these beautiful designs in no time at all!
Project and instructions by Katherine Lucy Creates
You will need
How to make
Materials Needed for All Bookmarks
* 6" Embroidery Hoop
* Water-Soluble Fabric Stabiliser
* Embroidery Needles - Size 3 and 4
* Scissors
* Embroidery Scissors
* Pen or Pencil
* DMC Thread - BLANC
Christmas Design
* A4 Felt Sheet - Rose
* DMC Threads - BLANC, E677, 225, 309, 319, 368, 816
Snowflake Design
* A4 Felt Sheet - Royal Blue
* DMC Threads - BLANC, C415, E5200
Floral Design
* A4 Felt Sheet - Buttercream
* DMC Threads - 351, 722, 893, 912, 957, 3855
Download and print the Christmas design template. Trace the design onto the water-soluble fabric stabiliser. Place on top of a rose felt sheet, and then place a 6" embroidery hoop around it.
Take your first thread colour and split according to the design template. Follow the stitches as instructed on the design template, splitting the thread as appropriate. Once you have completed the stitches, use warm water to wash away the water-soluble fabric stabiliser and then leave it to dry fully.
When the designs are fully dry, cut out the bookmark shape template and then draw around the square part onto a blank piece of felt. Draw around the triangle part of the bookmark so that your embroidered design is centred in the triangle, using the image as a guide.
Cut out the felt shapes. Place the triangle on top of the square so that they are lined up correctly, using the image as a guide. Blanket stitch around the top-right corner to join the two pieces of felt together.
Once completed, press well.
Download and print the snowflake design template. Trace the design onto the water-soluble fabric stabiliser. Place on top of a blue felt sheet, and then place a 6" embroidery hoop around it.
Take your first thread colour and split according to the design template. Follow the stitches as instructed on the design template, splitting the thread as appropriate. Once you have completed the stitches, use warm water to wash away the water-soluble fabric stabiliser and then leave it to dry fully.
When the designs are fully dry, cut out the bookmark shape template and then draw around the square part onto a blank piece of felt. Draw around the triangle part of the bookmark so that your embroidered design is centred in the triangle, using the image as a guide.
Cut out the felt shapes. Place the triangle on top of the square so that they are lined up correctly, using the image as a guide. Blanket stitch around the top-right corner to join the two pieces of felt together.
Once completed, press well.
Download and print the floral design template. Trace the design onto the water-soluble fabric stabiliser. Place on top of a buttercream felt sheet, and then place a 6" embroidery hoop around it.
Take your first thread colour and split according to the design template. Follow the stitches as instructed on the design template, splitting the thread as appropriate. Once you have completed the stitches, use warm water to wash away the water-soluble fabric stabiliser and then leave it to dry fully.
When the designs are fully dry, cut out the bookmark shape template and then draw around the square part onto a blank piece of felt. Draw around the triangle part of the bookmark so that your embroidered design is centred in the triangle, using the image as a guide.
Cut out the felt shapes. Place the triangle on top of the square so that they are lined up correctly, using the image as a guide. Blanket stitch around the top-right corner to join the two pieces of felt together.
Once completed, press well.
Your bookmarks are now complete!
