Free Hand Embroidery Pattern + Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Want to learn the embroidery design for a borderline? This article will help you learn and download the pattern.

Download the pattern and follow the complete embroidery guide below to create this unique floral design by hand!

This beginner-friendly hand embroidery pattern features vibrant yellow-orange flowers, green leaves, and elegant red accents — perfect for learning and practicing fundamental stitches like satin stitch, stem stitch, fishbone, and French knots.

Materials You Will Need:

  • Fabric: Off-white cotton or linen (medium thickness)
  • Embroidery Hoop: 6 to 8 inches (wooden or plastic)
  • Embroidery Floss:
    • DMC or Anchor floss
    • Yellow-orange (flowers)
    • Dark yellow or golden (flower centers)
    • Deep green (leaves and stems)
    • Red (fern-like accents and swirls)
  • Needle: Size 7 or 9 embroidery needle
  • Scissors: Small, sharp embroidery scissors
  • Water-erasable pen or pencil (for tracing the design)

Stitches Used:

  1. Satin Stitch – For the flower petals
  2. French Knots – For flower centers
  3. Stem Stitch – For stems and outlines
  4. Fishbone Stitch – For the leaves
  5. Lazy Daisy – For small leafy shapes
  6. Straight Stitch – For small decorative accents
  7. Chain Stitch – Optional for borders or highlighting
Free Hand Embroidery Pattern + Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Step-by-Step Embroidery Instructions:

  1. Trace the Pattern:
    Lightly draw the floral pattern on the fabric using a water-erasable pen.
  2. Secure the Fabric:
    Place the fabric inside the embroidery hoop, ensuring it is tight and smooth.
  3. Start with the Flowers:
    • Use satin stitch to fill each petal with yellow-orange thread.
    • For the center of each flower, use French knots with golden thread.
  4. Add the Stems:
    • Use stem stitch with green floss to create natural, curved stems.
  5. Embroider the Leaves:
    • Use fishbone stitch for larger leaves to give them a natural, veined look.
    • For smaller leaf clusters, use lazy daisy stitch.
  6. Decorative Accents:
    • Use red floss and make fern-like shapes and spiral lines using straight and stem stitch for a dynamic look.
  7. Finishing Touches:
    • You may outline some parts using chain stitch if desired.
    • After finishing, gently wash the fabric to remove markings, and press it from the back.

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Free Hand Embroidery Pattern + Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

How to download the pattern

  1. Tap on the pattern.
  2. Click on “Save as image.”
  3. Or you can take a screenshot.
  4. Now, check your gallery on your phone.

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Tips for Beginners:

  • Always test your stitches on a scrap fabric first.
  • Don’t pull the thread too tight—keep your tension even.
  • Use three strands of floss for most elements (adjust as needed for detail).

Thank you.