Getting started with hand embroidery on a budget

Hand embroidery is a very inexpensive craft since the materials are cheap and long-lasting. It's therefore easy to start hand embroidery at home for less than €8!
To buy your embroidery supplies, you can go to your local haberdashery, but prices are more competitive if you order online! I invite you to check out my recommended haberdashery shops listed in the article “Where to buy my embroidery supplies? My best addresses in Paris and online!” on our blog.

How much does the equipment for hand embroidery cost?

1. Your embroidery base: Free!

To start hand embroidery, you will first need a surface to practice on! You can start on a tea towel, a t-shirt, or an old sheet that you have at home, for example.
Price: €0, that's a good start!

2. A hand embroidery hoop: an essential item

For your hand embroidery, you'll need an embroidery hoop! It will be used to stretch your fabric. They come in several diameter sizes, depending on the type of project you want to create.
Price: €2.90 (the cheapest)
Brand: DMC

3. Embroidery thread: if you don't buy 10 of them…!

Embroidery thread is essential for hand embroidery. You'll find all the colors you could dream of, but to start, you can choose just a few!
Price: €1.06 (the cheapest)
Brand: DMC via embroidery universe

4. Embroidery needles

Embroidery needles are different from sewing needles, so you'll need to buy some if you don't already have some! They are numbered according to their length and thickness.
Price: €2.10
Brand: DMC

5. A pair of scissors: Free!

To start hand embroidery, you can use any scissors you find at home, so it's free!
Price: €0

6. A Frixion pen

To draw your design before embroidering it, you'll need a Frixion pen, which melts with heat (iron, hairdryer, etc.). You can actually start with any pen or pencil, but it might show and your finished embroidery won't be as neat.
Price: €1.59
Brand: Pilot

And there you have it! You can get the necessary materials to start hand embroidery for a total of
€7.65. You'll only need to buy more thread when you run out, because the rest lasts a long time!

Learn to embroider with Studio Francosse (kits, workshops, patterns)

Now that you have all the necessary materials to master hand embroidery for under €8, you can finally start learning! And if you ever lack expertise, Studio Francosse is here to help. On our online shop, you'll find our 2.0 embroidery kits, our embroidery patterns , and also time slots to book for our workshops. Embroidery workshops in Marseille !

I hope you enjoyed this article and see you soon at Studio Francosse!