Give your bag, key ring or backpack a cheerful upgrade with a homemade embroidered key ring! With a simple piece of plastic canvas, some yarn and a little creativity you can create a unique accessory that perfectly reflects your style.
Cross Stitch or Embroidery Pattern Plastic canvas Embroidery thread or embroidery wool Blunt embroidery needle Small cutting pliers Jump ring Necklace Key ring Digital patterns learn to embroider Step by step
Follow the steps carefully in order. This way your project remains clear and you get a better end result.
Take a whole strand of embroidery floss and cut about two arm lengths. Thread the thread through your needle and pull both ends together. Make a sturdy knot at the end, so that you can embroider with 12 threads at the same time.
Embroider the chosen pattern onto the plastic canvas. Work neatly and make sure your stitches are even for the best result.
Use small snips to carefully cut the embroidered pattern from the plastic canvas. Make sure you work precisely so that the edges can be neatly finished.
Embroider around the edge of your keychain to give it a nice and sturdy finish. Choose a color that matches your pattern or go for classic white or black.
Attach a chain to the key ring with a jump ring and attach the key ring to it. This way you can easily hang it on your key ring or bag.
Make multiple keychains in different colors or patterns to give as gifts. Use metallic thread or beads for extra details. Experiment with shapes: hearts, stars, initials or small animals.
A key ring is often grabbed, thrown in a bag and rubbed against keys. Therefore, don't just finish the front neatly, but also think about the back. You can briefly tuck the threads under existing stitches, or place two embroidered shapes together so that both sides are beautiful. Choose a sturdy jum…
On coarser plastic canvas your thread may be slightly fuller than with fine Aida. If you use DMC embroidery thread, test how many threads fill the area nicely. Too little thread causes bare corners; too much thread makes it difficult to get through the holes neatly.
Cross Stitch or Embroidery Pattern Plastic canvas Embroidery thread or embroidery wool Blunt embroidery needle Small cutting pliers Jump ring Necklace Key ring Digital patterns learn to embroider Step by step
Follow the steps carefully in order. This way your project remains clear and you get a better end result.
Take a whole strand of embroidery floss and cut about two arm lengths. Thread the thread through your needle and pull both ends together. Make a sturdy knot at the end, so that you can embroider with 12 threads at the same time.
Embroider the chosen pattern onto the plastic canvas. Work neatly and make sure your stitches are even for the best result.
Use small snips to carefully cut the embroidered pattern from the plastic canvas. Make sure you work precisely so that the edges can be neatly finished.
Embroider around the edge of your keychain to give it a nice and sturdy finish. Choose a color that matches your pattern or go for classic white or black.
Attach a chain to the key ring with a jump ring and attach the key ring to it. This way you can easily hang it on your key ring or bag.