• Home
  • Suggest A DIY
  • DIY Newsletter

Needle Work

Art, patterns and techniques

  • About CraftGossip
  • Our Network
    • Bath & Body Crafts
    • Candle Making Ideas
    • Crochet Ideas
    • Cross Stitch
    • Edible Crafts
    • Felting Patterns
    • Glass Art
    • Home & Garden Ideas
    • Indie Crafts
    • Jewelry Making
    • Kids Crafts
    • Knitting Patterns
    • Lesson Plans
    • Needlework
    • Party Ideas
    • Polymer Clay
    • Quilting Ideas
    • Recycled Crafts
    • Scrapbooking
    • Sewing Patterns
    • Card Making
    • DIY Weddings
    • Not Craft Ideas
  • Giveaways
  • Roundups
  • Store
  • Search

How to Transfer Embroidery Images onto Darker Fabric

April 9, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

If you have ever tried to transfer an embroidery image onto darker fabric, you know that it is not always as straightforward as transferring onto light fabric.  This tutorial from My Poppet Makes guides you through the entire process.

Using carbon tracing paper, the author was able to easily transfer her design onto a darker and heavier chambray material.

Read through the entire article and you will find that it is not as hard as you might think it is.  It also helps that there are plenty of photos provided.

Sometimes the fabric we want to embroider on is just too thick or dark to use a light source behind it, and that is where this tutorial comes in handy.

On a side note, I absolutely love the tea cup design she uses as a demonstration.  It’s from her book and it is absolutely charming.

If you have been trying to figure out a way to transfer an embroidery image to a dark or heavy fabric, then this tutorial is for you.  You can find it here: How to Transfer Embroidery Patterns onto Darker Fabric.

[photo from My Poppet Makes]

«
»

Have you read?

Book Review: Stitches from the Yuletide by Kathy Schmitz

If you love Christmas stitching that feels warm, handmade, and a little bit nostalgic, Stitches from the Yuletide by Kathy Schmitz is the sort of book that instantly feels inviting. Just looking at the cover gives you that cozy December … Read More ...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Needlework Patterns and Ideas

Discover free needlework patterns, embroidery tutorials, cross stitch ideas, and stitching inspiration for every skill level. Explore beginner-friendly projects, creative techniques, and beautiful handmade designs all in one place.

Explore

Applique Artists Christmas Craft Inspirations Craft News and Events Crazy quilting Cross stitch DIY Tutorials and Patterns Embroidery Felt Free Patterns Giveaways Hand Holiday Machine Embroidery Needlepoint and bargello Needlework general news Patterns and charts Tips Tutorials

RSS feed: More Articles More Articles

  • Book Review: Stitches from the Yuletide by Kathy Schmitz
  • Thanksgiving Scrapbook Layouts That Tell the Story Around the Table
  • How To Make Christmas Resin Jewelry: Easy Handmade Pendants, Earrings And Gift Ideas
  • Christmas Bookstore Cross Stitch Design Review: A Cosy Find for Book Lovers
  • The Official Stardew Valley Crochet Book: That Rooster Had Me Hooked
  • 10 Knitted Christmas Bauble Patterns for a Tree Full of Handmade Charm
  • Christmas on a Budget – 7 Christmas Table Decorations You Can Make from Paper to Save Money
  • Easy Christmas Fabric Gift Basket Sewing Pattern (Perfect for Beginners)
  • 12 Christmas Cross Stitch Patterns for Cat Lovers
  • 10 Easy Margarita Recipes for Taco Nights, BBQs and Summer Gatherings

Copyright © 2026 · CraftGossip | Start Here | Contact Us | Link to Us | Your Editors | Privacy and affiliate policy