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What is embroidery? Welcome to our thread talk

What is embroidery? Welcome to our thread talk

By Printful Team

6 min read

If you’ve ever wondered what embroidery is or how to turn it into a creative outlet or successful business, you’re in the right place.In this article, you’ll learn about the main embroidery techniques, discover stitches that have stood the test of time, and get practical steps to start selling embroidered products with Printful. Key takeaways Embroidery is the art of stitching designs by hand or machine onto fabric or other materials. Print‑on‑demand lets you sell embroidered products without a ton of equipment and upfront investment, so you can focus on expressing your creativity rather than managing inventory. Hand embroidery is done using colourful thread or yarn, a needle and thread, and foundational stitches like running stitch, blanket stitch, and cross stitch. Machine embroidery uses computerized sewing machines to scale intricate designs quickly, making it perfect for golf shirts, hats, and dress shirts.

Aug. 14, 2025

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