Embroidered Handprint Keepsake
A heartfelt project that transforms a child’s handprint into a cherished embroidered keepsake using simple stitches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 1 keepsake
- Category: Craft
- Method: Embroidery
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
- Fabric: cotton or linen, plain and soft
- Embroidery hoop: 4 to 6 inches
- Embroidery floss: 2–6 strands in colors
- Embroidery needles: size 7 or 8
- Washable fabric marker or water-soluble pen
- Tracing paper or transfer paper (optional)
- Lightweight stabilizer (optional)
- Small sharp scissors
- Iron and ironing board
- Needle threader (optional)
- Fabric glue or a small piece of felt and a hot glue gun
- Frame or decorative hoop for display
Instructions
- Prepare your fabric.
- Place fabric in the hoop and tighten until it feels drum-like.
- Iron fabric first if it has folds.
- Make the handprint with light fabric-safe paint or washable pen.
- Trace around the dry print with a water-soluble pen.
- Add a light stabilizer behind fabric if needed.
- Choose your stitch for the outline, preferably backstitch.
- Begin stitching the outline, keeping stitches even.
- Fill the hand with satin stitch or long-and-short stitch if desired.
- Add small details like pads or initials with contrasting colors.
- Check tension frequently while stitching.
- Secure the thread with neat knots and trim ends.
- Finish by trimming fabric or keeping inside hoop for display.
- Rest and reflect on your finished piece.
Notes
Handle gently, clean by spot-treating, and store in acid-free tissue paper.
Find it online: https://www.cozyhandsdiy.com/embroidered-handprint-keepsake/