{"product_id":"beginners-guide-to-shoe-embroidery-everything-from-stitches-to-shoe-selection-to-designing-your-own-pet-and-bridal-shoes","title":"Beginner's Guide to Shoe Embroidery: Everything from Stitches to Shoe Selection to Designing Your Own Pet and Bridal Shoes","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmbroidery artist Mitchell debuts with a delightful introduction to hand-stitching designs onto shoes with a needle and thread. She begins by detailing how to pick the right shoes to embroider. Her favorite are Converse All Stars because the fabric isn't too thick, and she recommends steering clear of leather and pleather shoes, which embroidery can distort and crack. She walks crafters through basic stitches, like the straight stitch and backstitch, and explains how to prepare shoes for embroidery (take out the laces and tuck in the tongue) and sketch the desired design onto the shoe using an erasable marker or pencil. Instructions are included for simple hearts, bumblebees, flowers, and leaves. Readers also learn how to stitch letters and numbers, enabling them to add names or dates to their shoes. Aside from canvas sneakers, embroidery can also be added to Chelsea boots, which have an elastic section near the ankle that's perfect for stitching, according to Mitchell, who offers instructions for stitching daisies, autumn florals, and wheat sprigs on them. Elsewhere, she explains how to create one's own embroidery designs, how to hand-stitch lace and other embellishments to decorate bridal shoes, and how to create pet-inspired patterns. Comprehensive and easy-to-follow, this is sure to inspire anyone looking to rock unique kicks.-- \"Publishers Weekly\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"From zero embroidery skills to stunning custom footwear, discover the viral trend taking social media by storm!If you love adding a handmade touch to everything you do, stitching eye-catching embroidery on your shoes is your next creative obsession! It's easy to get started with just a few simple supplies like needle and thread, and with the instructions in this beginner's guide, you can start embellishing your shoes today.Packed with tips, techniques, and over a dozen beautiful step-by-step projects, you'll learn how to transform sneakers, boots, and bridal shoes into one-of-a-kind masterpieces. From playful bumblebees and floral patterns to custom pet portraits and scenic landscapes, this book invites you to explore embroidery in a fresh, functional way.With guidance on designing your own motifs, preserving your work, and even photographing your finished pieces, this is more than a how-to-it's a reference book you'll refer to long after you've mastered the basics\"-- Provided by publisher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHannah Mitchell \u003c\/b\u003elaunched her embroidery business in 2019. What began as a creative side project has grown into a thriving business. Today, Hannah is a leading figure in the shoe embroidery space, selling custom embroidered footwear and digital patterns at her popular Etsy shop and on social media as @HanEmbroiders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eContents\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIntroduction \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 1 Shoes and Supplies \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 2 Basic Stitches and Techniques \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProject: Embroidered Hearts \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProject: Bumblebees \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProject: Letters and Numbers \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 3 More Advanced Stitches \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Project: Polka Dot Sunflower Sneakers \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Project: Wildflower Sneakers \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Project: Autumn Sneakers \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Project: Sunflower Sneakers \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 4 Embroidery on Chelsea Boots \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Project: Autumn Chelsea Boots \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Project: Chelsea Boots with Daisies \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Project: Chelsea Boots with Wheat \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 5 Creating Embroidery Designs \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 6 Bridal Shoes \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Project: Bridal Shoe Applique \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 7 Landscapes \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Project: Mountains and Sunflowers \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 8 Pets \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProject: Dave the Cat \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProject: Lio the Dog \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 9 Care and Maintenance \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 10 Photographing and Sharing Your Finished Projects \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eConclusion \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAcknowledgments \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGlossary \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSuppliers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom zero embroidery skills to stunning custom footwear, discover the viral trend taking social media by storm!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you love adding a handmade touch to everything you do, stitching eye-catching embroidery on your shoes is your next creative obsession! It's easy to get started with just a few simple supplies like needle and thread, and with the instructions in this beginner's guide, you can start embellishing your shoes today. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePacked with tips, techniques, and over a dozen beautiful step-by-step projects, you'll learn how to transform sneakers, boots, and bridal shoes into one-of-a-kind masterpieces. From playful bumblebees and floral patterns to custom pet portraits and scenic landscapes, this book invites you to explore embroidery in a fresh, functional way. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith guidance on designing your own motifs, preserving your work, and even photographing your finished pieces, this is more than a how-to--it's a reference book you'll refer to long after you've mastered the basics. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn \u003cb\u003eeasy \u003c\/b\u003eto \u003cb\u003eadvanced embroidery \u003c\/b\u003efrom \u003cb\u003eHannah Mitchell (@hanembroiders on Instagram)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e14 embroidery designs for shoes \u003c\/b\u003eincluding \u003cb\u003ea variety of flowers and leaves, hearts, bumblebees, lettering, wheat, mountains, trees, cats, \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003edogs\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to how to \u003cb\u003echoose the right shoes for embroidery \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003eall the supplies you need\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes instructions on \u003cb\u003ebasic embroidery stitches \u003c\/b\u003efor beginners like \u003cb\u003ethe straight stitch, the backstitch, \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003ethe satin stitch\u003c\/b\u003e, so you can get started with \u003cb\u003eno experience needed\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso learn slightly more \u003cb\u003eadvanced stitches \u003c\/b\u003elike \u003cb\u003ethe lazy daisy stitch, the French knot, the couch stitch, \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003ethe woven wheel stitch \u003c\/b\u003eto expand your skills \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd \u003cb\u003ebeaded pearls, rhinestones, sequins, lace, \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003eappliques \u003c\/b\u003efor even more variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom \u003cb\u003eeveryday shoes \u003c\/b\u003eto \u003cb\u003ebridal sneakers, \u003c\/b\u003emake everyday pop with \u003cb\u003ehandmade beauty\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to \u003cb\u003ecare for your completed shoes \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003ephotograph them beautifully for social media \u003c\/b\u003eor just to share with friends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake \u003cb\u003ebeautiful gifts \u003c\/b\u003efor your loved ones for \u003cb\u003ebirthdays, weddings, Christmas, \u003c\/b\u003eor just because\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWritten and designed by humans, for humans!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/02\/2026 (EAN 9780811777377, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/01\/2026 pg. 66 (EAN 9780811777377, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mitchell, Hannah\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Stackpole Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2026-04-07\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Needlework \/ Embroidery|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Fashion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Embroidery|Shoes|Decoration|CRAFTS \u0026amp; HOBBIES \/ Needlework \/ Embroidery|CRAFTS \u0026amp; HOBBIES \/ Fashion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780811777377\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780811777377\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stackpole Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52866991259929,"sku":"SP-9780811777377","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780811777377_spiral.png?v=1784612480","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/beginners-guide-to-shoe-embroidery-everything-from-stitches-to-shoe-selection-to-designing-your-own-pet-and-bridal-shoes","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}