DIY Embroidered Shoes: Techniques, Designs, and Downloadable Templates to Turn Any Fabric Shoe into Stylish

Stitch your way to one-of-a-kind footwear!

• 15 embroidered shoe patterns that can be used on any fabric shoe, from Converse All Star high-tops to TOMS
• 30+ stitches in a stitch dictionary that covers every stitch and variation used in the book, with step-by-step photos
• 45+ patterns including birds, bugs, moths, planets, galaxies, flowers, fruits, vegetables, the alphabet, and numbers
• Step-by-step instructions for every pattern, a bonus project for making your own espadrilles, and advice for stitching on shoes
• Helpful embroidery tips on tools and materials, thread prep, knots, pattern transfer, and more
• Downloadable patterns can be accessed with an included QR code, for easy resizing and printing

Create your own unique footwear with shoe embroidery!
With this must-have guide to the popular trend of embroidering shoes, you'll learn an addictive craft and customize your footwear with the expert guidance of author and needle art instructor Melissa Galbraith. As she says, once she began applying her embroidery skills to her wardrobe, "Nothing in my closet was safe from a needle and thread!"
Inside this book, Melissa first walks you through the basics of this unique technique, such as choosing the right shoes and the tips you need for breaking them in and making them easier to stitch. Next, she provides advice on transferring the included pattern templates and preparing your embroidery thread.
The 15 beautiful, textured projects start with beginner-friendly designs and work up to more advanced stitching. Designs include colorful clouds, playful orcas, stunning landscapes from a moonlit forest to a southwest desert, a scene under the sea, a bee-friendly garden, and more vibrant ideas for turning ordinary canvas shoes or espadrilles into personalized, eye-catching embroidered shoes.
Every stitch you'll need to create these projects is at your fingertips in the Stitch Glossary — from back stitch to weave stitch — complete with step-by-step instructions and photographs. Melissa even includes multi-size patterns for creating your own handmade espadrilles for a truly one-of-a-kind custom shoe!
Why buy expensive embroidered shoes online when you can hand-stitch your own for a fraction of the cost? Transform your favorite sneakers, tennis shoes, boat shoes, espadrilles, and more, with DIY Embroidered Shoes!
"Fun, cute, joyful, and playful are the words that come to mind when reading Melissa's new book, DIY Embroidered Shoes. Her nature-inspired designs are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face, with easy-to-follow patterns and instructions that are perfect for every level of stitcher. This book is a delightful invitation to explore embroidery in unusual places, making even the most functional items, like shoes, uniquely yours. I can't wait to start stitching on my shoes now too!"
—Kate Ward, textile artist, CEO and founder of Zen Stitching
"A delightful guide to transforming your ordinary shoes into charming, nature-inspired embroidered works of art!"
—Celeste Johnston, embroidery artist and author of Freshly Stitched, @Lemon_Made_Shop
"A must-have book for anyone looking to add some pizazz to their shoes!"
—Jaycee Afuvai, embroidery artist and founder of @stay.at.home.artist