Embroidered bridal handkerchief
Initials and the wedding date in a corner of a cotton or linen handkerchief. A beautiful gift for the bride, a mother or a father of the bride.
Stitches: backstitch, lazy daisy, French knot
Project ideas
Wedding Embroidery Ideas: Bridal Robes, Handkerchiefs & Anniversary Gifts
A few stitches can carry a lot of love on a wedding day. These ideas range from a quick handkerchief initial to a keepsake hoop you can finish in a weekend.
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8 ideas to stitch
Bridal robe monogram
Satin is slippery, so use a light stabilizer and a fine needle. A small floral monogram on the chest looks elegant in getting-ready photos.
Stitches: satin stitch, backstitch, lazy daisy
Something blue
A tiny blue heart or date stitched inside a hem or onto a handkerchief to tuck into the bouquet.
Stitches: backstitch, French knot
Ring bearer pillow
Stitch the couple's initials on linen before sewing the pillow. Add a ribbon to tie the rings.
Stitches: satin stitch, stem stitch, lazy daisy
Wedding date hoop
The couple's names and date inside a wreath, using the Spring Wreath pattern as your frame.
Stitches: backstitch, stem stitch, lazy daisy
Bridesmaid gift pouches
Small drawstring pouches with each bridesmaid's initial. Fill them with a small gift.
Stitches: seed stitch, French knot
Anniversary hoop
Commemorate a milestone anniversary with the couple's names and years together. Stitched on cotton, it doubles as a traditional 2nd-anniversary gift.
Stitches: backstitch, satin stitch, lazy daisy
Bouquet wrap ribbon
Stitch a name or date onto a wide linen ribbon to wrap around the bouquet stems.
Stitches: backstitch
Blanks & supplies for these projects
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- Cotton or linen handkerchiefs
- Satin bridal robes (blank)
- Fine embroidery needles for satin
- Light water-soluble stabilizer
- Linen ribbon
Tips for success
- On satin and silk, use fewer strands and a fine needle so you don't leave visible holes.
- Test any marking pen on a hidden spot of the fabric first. Some inks don't rinse out of satin.
- Start wedding projects early. A relaxed pace shows in the finished stitching.
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