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April 19, 2016 ·

Free & Easy Leaf Embroidery Pattern

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Today I have a free Leaf Embroidery Pattern for you! Simple running stitches are modern and also easy.

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I designed this leafy branch embroidery pattern for another project that I’ll be sharing later this week over at the Oliver + S blog. It’s a simple design that would look nice as hoop art, as an embellishment on a bag, or as a hand-stitched detail on a skirt or blouse.

Free Leaf Embroidery Pattern | Radiant Home Studio

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The pattern includes the design mirror images. You can transfer by tracing if your fabric is somewhat sheer. If your fabric is opaque or needs stabilizing, try using something like Sulky Sticky Fabri-Solvy. You’ll need an 8″ hoop if you use the design at full size, or you can scale it down when printing for a smaller size.

To stitch the design as I have, fill in the leaf shapes with horizontal running stitches. You can make several stitches at once by weaving your needle in and out of the fabric before pulling it all the way through. I used 3 strands of embroidery floss on white linen for this sample.

Free Leaf Embroidery Pattern | Radiant Home Studio

For a different look, you can experiment with other stitches or stitch around the outlines.  My philosophy on embroidery is that the imperfections are what make the design unique. Don’t worry too much about getting all of the stitches straight or perfectly spaced. Just enjoy the process and add some love to your handmade projects!

Free Leaf Embroidery Pattern | Radiant Home Studio

Send me the free Running Stitch Leaf Embroidery pattern!

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Leaf Embroidery Everyday Skirt for Oliver + S | Radiant Home Studio

For more help with Sashiko style running stitches, look at this round-up of Sashiko tutorials.

If you like this embroidery project, you might want to browse through more of my embroidery projects & tutorials!

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  1. Nancy Emmons says

    April 23, 2016 at 10:13 am

    I really like your leaf branch. I agree it would look nice on just about anything . I’m all for simple projects. Very nice! Will give it a try on a purse.

    • Sara Curtis says

      April 27, 2016 at 4:14 pm

      Thanks! I think it would be beautiful on a tote bag!

  2. Paige says

    April 23, 2016 at 1:09 pm

    Lovely design! Maybe I should consider doing a little embroidery!

    • Sara Curtis says

      April 27, 2016 at 4:15 pm

      Thank you! Something like this is very simple and low risk to try!

  3. Denise/DIY Crush says

    April 27, 2016 at 11:18 am

    This is so beautiful!! Thank you so much for sharing at my craft party on Thursday! Would love to see your newest posts this week, which starts at 7pm EST.

    • Sara Curtis says

      April 27, 2016 at 4:15 pm

      Thank you! I might not have any new projects this week, but I’ll keep it in mind when I do!

  4. Vicki says

    June 22, 2016 at 11:59 am

    Loved this simple design, very effective. I shall give it a try, thank you.

    • Sara Curtis says

      June 25, 2016 at 6:45 am

      Thank you!

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