Stick & Stitch – how to use it
IN A NUTSHELL
Confident stitchers who want to dive right in:
1. Cut out the stick and stitch patch you want to sew
2. Peel and stick onto the fabric, where you want to sew the design (no iron needed, just peel the backing and stick)
3. Stitch using any embroidery thread
4. Rinse the product in cool/lukewarm water
5. Air dry – and ta da!
BEGINNERS
Videos below to help you with the stick and stitch and also with embroidery how to guides.
WHAT CAN i SEW ON?
Almost anything fabric that you can get a needle through, and that can be submerged in lukewarm water at the end. Natural fabrics are also easier to work with than synthetics.
For beginners – Starting with something easy like a tea towel, t-shirt, sweatshirt, tote bag, canvas pumps, cushion cover. Something that is not too precious and that is easy to push the needle through, so you can really relax into the sewing.
Sewing help – If you need help with sewing there are videos at the bottom of this page to so you can get sewing, even absolute beginners.
can i use stick & stitch for mending?
Yes for visible decorative mending. For both small holes and also for large damage, slightly different techniques. There is a video below showing a denim jacket repair.
Bear in mind that the garment needs to be submerged in lukewarm water at the end.
What tools do i need?
- NEEDLE – with a large eye (Crewel no 2 for 6 strands of embroidery floss)
- THREAD – Embroidery floss 6 strands or less. Medium Sashiko thread can be used, or anything you have at home
- SCISSORS – Small and sharp
- WATER – to wash away the product when completed
- HOOP Optional – Embroidery hoop can be useful for fabrics that are soft and are difficult to keep flat. A small hoop gives greater control, such as a 5″/12cm hoop. Wood and bamboo hoops grip the fabric more securely than plastic.
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sewing how to videos
THREAD -SPLITTING EMBROIDERY FLOSS
DMC Mouline Embroidery floss (6 strands) is shown in the video. Cut a 40cm length. If you want to have a thinner thread you can split embroidery floss.
Alternative thread options: Perle (no 8) or Sashiko thread (medium)
THREADING THE NEEDLE
Embroidery Professional way of threading a needle (simple method.)
Needle is size 5 and three strands of embroidery floss.
KNOT THE THREAD
A large and easy to create knot. Fabulous for beginners. There are other methods, so use what works for you.
SASHIKO STITCHING – STRAIGHT LINES
Modern Sashiko, straight lines, here is how. Once learned, you can create any sashiko design, no matter how complex it looks – it’s the same simple stitch repeated.
SASHIKO STITCHING – CIRCLES
Sashiko stitch can be used on all design shapes – circular and straight. For more information on the other patterns, see the other videos on the website.
KNOT ON BACK TO FINISH
Tiny flat knots to secure the end of the thread. When starting a new length of thread, make another quilters knot and continue.