5 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Embroidery

Name: Ultimate Beginner Bundle
Brand: Clever Poppy
SKU: embbndlkt-108
Price: 142.0 NZD
Availability: InStock

By Clever Poppy's founder (and obsessed embroidery artist), Julie Stuart

#1: Starting out with the wrong pattern.

Too often I see beginners starting out with a pattern that is too complex or intricate which can lead to frustration and becoming overwhelmed with the whole process. Look for patterns with clear instructions and basic stitches to begin with.

#2: Aiming for perfection right from the start.

At Clever Poppy we preach Progress Over Perfection as embroidery is a skill that improves with practice. It's important to embrace imperfections as part of the learning process and celebrate your progress and small victories along the way.

#3: Trying to learn without guidance.

Attempting to learn embroidery without any guidance can be challenging and lead to confusion and frustration. To avoid this, seek out helpful step-by-step video tutorials that can guide you through the basics and beyond.

#4: Not finding a teacher who suits your style.

Everyone has a unique learning style, and finding a teacher who resonates with you can make a big difference. At Clever Poppy we're down to earth and use simple language that's easy to understand. Each step is broken down into clear, simple instructions that you can actually follow.

#5: Buying low-quality kits

Often we hear from our customers that they initially tried a kit from Temu or Amazon and quickly became frustrated with the results. After trying one of our kits, they found the quality and easy-to-follow instructions made all the difference, making embroidery fun and easy for them.

Embroidery doesn't need to be difficult...

You may have stumbled across some pretty designs online and thought "that's cool but looks way too hard for me" or you might even have tried other kits before and become frustrated with the whole process.

You don't have time to scour the web looking for the right tutorials and supplies, which is why we focus on progress over perfection and making it super simple for our customers.

Our founder, Julie Stuart, has curated the best supplies and created designs that are simple and fun! And the best part is, each pattern comes with it's own video experience where she'll guide you through creating your first pattern (even as a complete beginner).