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26+ Free Hand Embroidery Patterns (Adorable and Easy)

Browse our extensive collection of free embroidery patterns to download and get you inspired for your next sewing project! Embroidery has the power to transform a plain looking dress or a shirt into a fashion statement. Incorporate some sophisticated hand embroidery design into your everyday clothes and they will instantly look more luxurious and elegant. So if you are looking for free hand embroidery patterns, take a look at these various designs below. From cute, simple and fun embroidery designs to intricate and modern embroidery designs with flowers and animals, you will find an array of brand new look for your outfits or the items you sew.

So.. why embroidery? If I have to quote the dedicated reddit sub, embroidery is for

When you don’t know whether to make art or stab something. 

How do I make my own embroidery pattern?

Free Embroidery Designs

Modern embroidery pattern

Modern embroidery pattern

Our free embroidery patterns vary from antique to modern to suit every taste and style, but this inspirational message is one of my favorite modern embroidery patterns.

by Cutesycrafts

Cute easy embroidery designs

Cute easy embroidery designs

If you enjoyed this floral design, browse the site for more pdf embroidery patterns. All are free to get!

by Dmc

Baby embroidery pattern

Baby embroidery pattern

by Cutesycrafts

Flowers embroidery outline designs

Flowers embroidery outline designs

by Bugsandfishes

Embroidered denim jacket

Embroidered denim jacket

by Cutesycrafts

Embroidered bouquet

Embroidered bouquet

by Downgrapevinelane

Free hand embroidery necklace patterns

Free hand embroidery necklace patterns

by Cutesycrafts

Fun seasons embroidery patterns

Fun seasons embroidery patterns

by Frenchmango

Floral unicorn embroidery pattern

Floral unicorn embroidery pattern

by Cutesycrafts

Mother’s day embroidery design

Mother’s day embroidery design

by Themomcreative

Floral heart embroidery design

Floral heart embroidery design

by Cutesycrafts

Family embroidery design

Family embroidery design

by Lovecrafts

Easy embroidery pattern

Easy embroidery pattern

Apart from this lovely quote, this site contains hundreds of downloadable embroidery patterns. Browse and enjoy this eye candy!

by Lovecrafts

Small embroidery patterns

Small embroidery patterns

by Crewelghoul

Embroidery name designs

Embroidery name designs

Lovecrafts

Botanical embroidery designs

Botanical embroidery designs

by Crewelghoul

Funny embroidery pattern – embroidered clock

Funny embroidery pattern – embroidered clock

by Allpeoplequilt

Constellation embroidery pattern

Constellation embroidery pattern

by Lovecrafts

Countryside embroidery template

Countryside embroidery template

by Lovecrafts

Antique sewing machine embroidery design

Antique sewing machine embroidery design

by Crewelghoul

Rainbow embroidery template

Rainbow embroidery template

by Crewelghoul

Primrose botanical embroidery pattern

Primrose botanical embroidery pattern

by Stitchfloral

Free cactus embroidery pattern

Free cactus embroidery pattern

by Sublimestitching

Simple eucalyptus – free succulent embroidery design

Simple eucalyptus – free succulent embroidery design

by Awildflowersews

Stitch for Ukraine – embroidery with a cause

Stitch for Ukraine – embroidery with a cause

by Threadsneedle

Embroidery wreath

Embroidery wreath

by Mollyandmama

Embroidery Pattern FAQ

What is an embroidery pattern?

What are the six basic kinds of embroidery stitches?

The basic embroidery stitches are: running stitch, backstitch, split stitch, stem stitch, satin stitch, and French knots.

If you are not sure which stitch is which, Mary Corbet of needle’n’thread has an extensive collection of videos showing all sewing and embroidery stitches HERE

How Do I Transfer an Embroidery Pattern?

I hope you enjoyed my roundup of simple printable embroidery patterns and free hand embroidery designs. Most are fun and easy so you can incorporate them quickly in your work but some of the free hand embroidery designs are so intricate that your clothes will look like they were made for red carpet fashion show.

Which one of these embroidery templates is your favorite? Which one of these free embroidery patterns are you going to stitch?

 

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Kim Carberry - February 28, 2023

These are really pretty. I especially like the one on the denim jacket. x

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Jayne @ Sticky Mud and Belly Laughs - March 5, 2023

What lovely patterns. A friend of mine enjoys embroidery and I know she would love these! #MMBC

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