How to Hand Embroider a Knit Sweater

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Hey, everyone! Today I'm sharing how I hand embroider these knit sweaters using the chain stitch. They're perfect for Fall or as a baby gift!
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Supplies:
-Knit Sweater: amzn.to/3LFSIz6 I've purchased several of these from Amazon and they're great! For Sara, she is using a 4-5T
-Yarn: Here, I'm using a 5-weight Big Twist Gentle skein of yarn from Joanns. www.joann.com/3.5oz-bulky-acr...
-Yarn Darning Needle: I purchased Dritz, but this brand on Amazon is also great! amzn.to/3rENCfC
-Water Soluble Pen: amzn.to/3tnV0fR
-Sulky Stabilizer: 8.5" x 11": amzn.to/3PIESNs
-Scissors: amzn.to/3tl6Ass
-Tracing Pad (optional): amzn.to/3rE9CHB
Find an easier-to-see 'chain stitch' tutorial on this video here: • How to Hand-Embroider ...
FYI: If you have cute handwriting...you can completely skip the Canva and stabilizer part! This isn't necessary...just a tool for those of us that don't have cute handwriting.

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  • @lwb1965
    @lwb19659 ай бұрын

    Always love watching your videos! Thanks! Have a blessed day!!

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️

  • @kyleericataft245
    @kyleericataft2457 ай бұрын

    I’ve watched many tutorials- this is the best one I’ve come across!! Thank you 💕

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    6 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @Farmhousebytheriver
    @Farmhousebytheriver4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for the detailed tutorial from start to finish. Amazing work and I hope my sweater for my new granddaughter is half this good. Have a wonderful day.

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the comment! I always worry I talk too much but I’m glad to know it helps someone! I know your sweater will be beautiful!

  • @zmcwardy254
    @zmcwardy254Ай бұрын

    Brilliant tutorial and so easy, I'm thrilled with my first attempt. My daughter has great writing so she did washable fabric marker straight onto the jumper and then I did the chain stitch letters on top and it looks great! Thank you.

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    Ай бұрын

    I’m so glad to hear this! I’m so jealous of your daughters great hand writing 😂

  • @samiammccoy8867
    @samiammccoy88675 ай бұрын

    Thank you for doing this video....the best one so far that i have seen. Thank you for sharing your gift.....:)

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    5 ай бұрын

    You’re so welcome!! Thanks for you comment ❤️

  • @user-wq3md4wt9r
    @user-wq3md4wt9r7 ай бұрын

    Wow. Excellent video! I’ve made a few so far but have been struggling and this gave me such good tips!!

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    7 ай бұрын

    Yay! I’m so happy to hear this!

  • @terrimarini1
    @terrimarini18 ай бұрын

    I have been looking for this tutorial!!! Thank you!!!!!

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    8 ай бұрын

    😍you’re welcome! Glad you found me!

  • @cherylboyd5548
    @cherylboyd55487 ай бұрын

    I love this will be ordering everything I need today. 😍

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    7 ай бұрын

    I can’t wait to see your sweater!

  • @user-st1hm9en3n
    @user-st1hm9en3n3 ай бұрын

    Thank you finally found a stitch I can do and it works great on beanie. Thank you ❤ NZ

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    3 ай бұрын

    Yay! I love hearing this ❤️

  • @normameade6255
    @normameade62556 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing the information..you did a wonderful job on instructions

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! ❤️. I’m glad you liked it!

  • @medicineballetxo
    @medicineballetxo9 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I am making this for my nephew!

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    9 ай бұрын

    Yay! You're so welcome. I hope this helps!

  • @sarahmclendon9521
    @sarahmclendon95218 ай бұрын

    Great tutorial! Thank you so much!

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    8 ай бұрын

    You're welcome!! Thank you for watching!

  • @allisonpaul2189
    @allisonpaul21895 ай бұрын

    Such a good tutorial thank you.

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    5 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome! Thanks for your comment!

  • @DeathCabForAlyssa
    @DeathCabForAlyssa9 ай бұрын

    This is such a great tutorial, I want to do this for my nieces birthday, I hope I can manage! Thanks so much for posting these!

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    9 ай бұрын

    Yay!! You got this!

  • @eeeejay1000
    @eeeejay10007 ай бұрын

    Sooo helpful. Thank you!

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    7 ай бұрын

    you're welcome!🌻

  • @amy4566
    @amy45664 ай бұрын

    🧶💗Loved this tutorial. Ty!

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    4 ай бұрын

    You’re so welcome!! Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @suzannebanks2045
    @suzannebanks20458 ай бұрын

    Love this and your directions, and excited to make 6 of these for our grands for Christmas! But curious if this yarn shrinks... I don't want this to be a garmet they can't machine wash or dry. I researched acrylic yarn, and it depends on the site, some say yes it shrinks, and some say no. Thank you so much!

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    8 ай бұрын

    Hey!! I'm a terrible laundry person. I literally throw everything in the washer and dryer lol. I haven't had any issues with shrinkage BUT I do see the yarn look more worn after washing. Maybe it's the drying?? Hope this helps! Thank you for watching! I hope you'll let me know how your grandbabies sweaters turn out!

  • @Roslynwint
    @Roslynwint7 ай бұрын

    Your tutorials are amazing thank you! What would be the washing instructions you would give to customers to ensure the sticthing lasts? X

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    7 ай бұрын

    You’re awesome, thank you! Double check the sweater tag…but I flip inside out, wash in cool/cold (I’ve seen yarn coloring run 😬😂), then tumble on low.

  • @victoriabruce6064
    @victoriabruce60648 ай бұрын

    This is fantastic. I’m learning to embroider currently and saw this sweater idea and love it for Xmas gifts. I just bought Sulky and am already in love. Can I ask why you didn’t just print right onto the Sulky?

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    8 ай бұрын

    Yay! I’m so glad to hear that! I have done this in the past, and when washing away the stabilizer the ink bled into my embroidery work 🫣🫣😬😬. So since then I’ve been too scared to!

  • @hannahkirkhope2448
    @hannahkirkhope24486 ай бұрын

    Love your videos :) can i ask please how you decide when to use an embroidery hoop or not? TIA

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    6 ай бұрын

    Hey! It varies honestly lol. For swaddles, I do all the time! Sweaters, usually not because I can just maneuver more quickly without one!

  • @gladysprentice9637
    @gladysprentice96374 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much

  • @user-ym7vu6cv5k
    @user-ym7vu6cv5k6 ай бұрын

    Great video!! Love how you did your “A”s etc. did you say you have a link for the sweater!?

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks, Erica! Here’s a link for the one in the video: amzn.to/3UcWxkB

  • @user-rg6ef4oe7z
    @user-rg6ef4oe7z7 ай бұрын

    Excellent job!!!! I want to start but I don’t know where can I buy sweaters 🤔

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! Check the description box- I added a link to where I buy them on Amazon. I’ve bought several and they’re really great quality!

  • @Farmhousebytheriver
    @Farmhousebytheriver2 ай бұрын

    How far down from the collar should you place a name for an adult? Trying to make matching mama and baby sweaters 😊

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    2 ай бұрын

    Hey! I haven’t exactly measured to say for sure! But I’m usually trying to make it right across the chest and in line with the armpit area!

  • @joseemathieu2617
    @joseemathieu26173 ай бұрын

    Very nice work i wonder did you ever embroider a onesie and if so do you have a video thanks 😊

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    3 ай бұрын

    Hey!! This is actually next on my list! I’ve got a simple idea to just back stitch on a onesie that I’ll be releasing in the next week or so!

  • @joseemathieu2617

    @joseemathieu2617

    3 ай бұрын

    @@southernsewingco ohhh ok thanks for the info love your video

  • @clareharper6766
    @clareharper67665 ай бұрын

    Hello! I have tried using stabilzer and I really have a difficult time pushing through it. Is your needle pointy on the end? I think I am using too blunt of a needle. Thank you for the video!

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    5 ай бұрын

    Hey! I know one of the down sides to this sticky stabilizer vs. others I use in different videos is that ‘sticky’ aspect does make it difficult to push through! Plus paired with a thick sweater lol definitely try a sharper needle! I think it would definitely help.

  • @jenniferburns7926
    @jenniferburns79268 ай бұрын

    Can you please link the stabiliser you used I can’t find it anywhere 😩 lovely jumper xx

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    8 ай бұрын

    Here you go! amzn.to/47jKSDT

  • @user-ld3ew5fk1h
    @user-ld3ew5fk1h7 ай бұрын

    What’s the best size needle to use? Would a #13 or #16 work better?

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    7 ай бұрын

    Hey! I think it really depends on the yarn. I would go with a 13 and see if the yarn fits through ok. I bought a variety of sizes and can’t quite remember which one!

  • @semracelik9751
    @semracelik97517 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your tutorial. Wher can I get this jumper🙈🙈

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    7 ай бұрын

    You’re welcome! Here’s a link on Amazon! I’ve ordered these several times and they’re wonderful. amzn.to/3GMUXOi

  • @juliaa7492
    @juliaa74925 ай бұрын

    love your video however I’m wondering why don’t you print straight on the stabilizer?

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    5 ай бұрын

    Hey! You definitely can print directly on to this stabilizer which is awesome! However, I have had problems in the past with the ink running into my embroidery thread as I washed it away. I’m a little gun shy now about it and just choose to use the wash away marker just to be safe 😂

  • @gladysprentice9637
    @gladysprentice96375 ай бұрын

    Hello, thank you for sharing. Where do you get the sweters? Thank you

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    5 ай бұрын

    Hey! Sure! Here’s a link: amzn.to/3OtFMxT

  • @gladysprentice9637
    @gladysprentice96374 ай бұрын

    Hello! Can you please tell me where can i buy the sweater? Thank you ❤ thank you for sharing

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    4 ай бұрын

    Hey! Here’s a link for the knit sweaters: amzn.to/48ulCvi the Mark-B-Gone has been the best water-soluble pen that I’ve found! amzn.to/3RHbJU0

  • @stephaniegibbons612
    @stephaniegibbons6128 ай бұрын

    Watched a few of these videos - why do people not use a hoop when working with knits?

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    8 ай бұрын

    Hey! I’m always worried it will over stretch the knit. Plus it’s such a thick material, I just assume to opt out of a hoop.

  • @heiditrubacz9878
    @heiditrubacz98786 ай бұрын

    where do you get the pain sweaters? So hard to find!

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    6 ай бұрын

    Hey! I get these off of Amazon. I've been really pleased with each one! They're so soft. Here's a link: amzn.to/3LFSIz6

  • @aliciarobinson9593
    @aliciarobinson95939 ай бұрын

    Is it okay to still hoop this, or is this a project that’s easier to do not hooped?

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    9 ай бұрын

    I think it’s a personal preference! I had a hard time getting mine to fit in the hoop, so I did without.

  • @BiggMeggg
    @BiggMeggg8 ай бұрын

    Ugh I definitely should have done this for the Christmas tree costume. How difficult would it be to do this once sewed up? I mean I can unstitch it if I have to cause it’s not perfect 😂

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    8 ай бұрын

    Your Christmas outfit was adorable!!!! It may be a little difficult to stitch once something is already out together unless you’re okay with sewing all the way through?

  • @stephanie_totten
    @stephanie_totten6 ай бұрын

    How long did it take for you to stitch?

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    6 ай бұрын

    Depending on the name- these take between 1-2 hours. The start and stopping takes the longest I think. If you can get at a good angle and move through the stitches quickly, it moves along a lot better!

  • @annift3020
    @annift30205 ай бұрын

    Hi, I just had my first baby and would like to knit her name on a sweater. Haven't knitted my entire life so wanting to ask what are the materials I would need please? Thank you

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    5 ай бұрын

    Hey!! Thanks for reaching out and congratulations on your baby! That's so exciting! While I'm not quite sure how to knit, I can help you hand-embroider! For this tutorial, I purchased a knit sweater and then embroidered my daughter's name into it. Here's my blog post with supplies and information:www.southernsewingco.com/post/hand-embroidered-knit-sweater-tutorial If you're looking to knit your own sweater, I know KZread has many helpful videos to get you started! Hope this helps

  • @annift3020

    @annift3020

    5 ай бұрын

    @@southernsewingco thank you for replying! ❤️ Yesss, hand embroidery- just what you did in this video. Lol thank you! 🤗

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    5 ай бұрын

    @@annift3020 you’re welcome!

  • @whilelissa
    @whilelissa2 күн бұрын

    How do I dot an i?

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    2 күн бұрын

    @@whilelissa hey!! Great question! I usually do a French knot for this! They’re pretty simple. I don’t have a specific tutorial but I know you could find a quick one on a KZread search!

  • @corijansen4693
    @corijansen46936 ай бұрын

    Why can't I get my name to print from Canva?! So silly. Any advice?

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    6 ай бұрын

    Oh no!! Are you working from your phone or computer?

  • @corijansen4693

    @corijansen4693

    6 ай бұрын

    @@southernsewingco from my computer. Has to be a simple mistake.

  • @corijansen4693

    @corijansen4693

    6 ай бұрын

    Figured it out! Thanks for your content! Love it

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    6 ай бұрын

    Oh good! Glad you got it figured out! Thanks for watching :)

  • @suchitaraje4710
    @suchitaraje47108 ай бұрын

    U are not showing properly. Timepaass only.

  • @southernsewingco

    @southernsewingco

    8 ай бұрын

    Hey! Thanks for your feedback! I always try to keep videos as short yet as detailed as possible. I will definitely keep your comment in mind as I create future content!

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