Before The First Stitch - Embroidery Guide

New to embroidery and not sure where to start?
This Complete Beginner Embroidery Guide walks you through the essentials step by step, helping you build confidence from your very first stitch.

This guide will help you:

• Learn essential embroidery tools and what they’re used for
• Master common beginner stitches with clear visuals and step-by-step instructions
• Understand how to practice, follow patterns, and improve over time
• Use the guide as a go-to reference you can return to again and again

Who this guide is for:

• True beginners with no prior embroidery experience
• Anyone feeling overwhelmed by tools or stitches
• Creatives looking for a simple, approachable introduction to embroidery

How you’ll use it:

• Follow along from start to finish or jump to the sections you need
• View digitally and zoom in for clear details
• Print pages as needed for easy reference while stitching

Format:

• Digital PDF download
• Designed for both screen viewing and printing