Parisian Building (Mini) 🇫🇷
This hand embroidery pattern of Mini Parisian Building fits perfectly into a hoop of 10cm (4") or larger. The pattern will be sent to your email as an instantly downloadable PDF immediately after purchase.
The pdf also includes
🎨 colour guide
🔖 stitch guide
📖 general technique guide so that you can embroider the design with confidence.
Story of the Parisian Building design
Looking for a small project to have on the go? Or perhaps you are new to the architectural embroidery style and want a small design to try out? Then this mini Parisian building pattern is perfect for you! Before you begin the embroidery process, we recommend you to have a look at the process video below.
The pattern is inspired by a typical window view in Paris. More precisely a view from a roof top studio overlooking the city. Often times it's the unexpected angles that create the most interesting and fun patterns.
Embroidery stitches used in this pattern:
Back stitch
French knot
You can learn how to embroider the above techniques in this article or via our free video stitch library Going Knots .
Materials you need to complete this embroidery design:
🖼️ Cotton canvas (or any non-stretch and non-transparent cotton fabric such as Duck canvas 7oz)
🖼️ Embroidery hoop of 10cm (4")
🎨Embroidery needle (We love to use 1-5 Bohin France or DMC needles)
🧵 Embroidery floss (DMC colour codes are indicated on your pattern pdf)
✂️ Scissor
📝 Carbon paper for transfer (Alternatively solvy paper, iron-on pen or any other transfer method of your preference)
🖊️ Pointy ball point pen
📏 Optional: Small ruler
Here is an article with more information about the various materials that we use.
BONUSES
→ Included in your pattern pdf is a video tutorial on how to transfer our architectural hand embroidery designs with carbon paper.
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Learn more with online courses
Are you keen to dive deeper into the Architectural hand embroidery style?
Then you’d want to have a look at our in depth Architectural hand embroidery and threadpainting courses on Charles and Elin Academy!
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