Embroidery for Beginners! 🧵✨

Learn the traditional Pakistani craft of embroidery!

What is Embroidery? 🎨

Embroidery is decorating fabric with needle and thread. In Pakistan, it's a beautiful art form passed down through generations!

Famous Pakistani Embroidery Styles

Sindhi Mirror Work

• ●Tiny mirrors sewn into fabric
• ●Colorful geometric patterns
• ●From Sindh province

Phulkari (Flower Work)

• ●From Punjab
• ●Bright silk threads
• ●Floral patterns

Balochi Needlework

• ●Geometric designs
• ●Rich colors
• ●From Balochistan

Beginner Materials 🛠️

• ●Embroidery hoop
• ●Fabric (cotton works best)
• ●Embroidery needles
• ●Thread (different colors)
• ●Scissors
• ●Pencil for drawing

Basic Stitches to Learn

1. Running Stitch

• ●Up, down, up, down
• ●Even spaces
• ●Simplest stitch!

2. Back Stitch

• ●Creates solid lines
• ●Go back before going forward
• ●Great for outlines

3. French Knot

• ●Makes cute dots
• ●Wrap thread around needle
• ●Pull through for a knot

First Project: Bookmark! 📚

1. ●Cut a rectangle of fabric
2. ●Draw a simple flower with pencil
3. ●Use running stitch for the stem
4. ●Make French knots for the flower center
5. ●Add leaves with simple stitches

Safety Tips! ⚠️

• ●Always work with adult supervision
• ●Be careful with sharp needles
• ●Keep needles in a pincushion when not using
• ●Work in good lighting

Fun Fact! 🌟

Pakistani embroidery is sold all over the world! You're learning a skill that can last a lifetime!