Embroidery Patterns & Transfers

Hand embroidery designs for clothes, gifts and everyday stitching.
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Embroidery Patterns & Transfers
Floral Patterns

Floral Patterns

Christmas patterns

Christmas patterns

Letters & Names

Letters & Names

Cute & Playful

Cute & Playful

Popular patterns

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Iron-On Embroidery Patterns: 30 Small Floral Themed Designs
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Small Flowers: Stick and Stitch Embroidery Patterns
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Iron-On Embroidery Patterns: Wildflower Themed Designs
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Cute Doodles: Stick and Stitch Embroidery Patterns
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Iron-On Embroidery Patterns: Leaf Themed Designs
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Beautiful Bugs Stick and Stitch Embroidery Patterns
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WHICH PATTERN TYPE SHOULD I CHOOSE?

Iron-on transfers

Best for smooth, light-coloured fabrics that can take the required heat.

Press the design onto your fabric, then cover the lines with stitches. Transfers can usually be reused.

Stick and stitch

Ideal for dark or textured fabrics and clothes that can be washed.

Stick on the water-soluble design, stitch through it, then rinse it away. Each motif is used once.

Iron-on Easter embroidery pattern being transferred onto pink fabric with a steam iron. A simple and effective technique for creating beautiful Easter embroidery designs.

Iron-on embroidery transfers

No tracing. Reusable designs. Ready to stitch.

  1. Cut out your design

    Place it ink-side down on your fabric.

  2. Press onto your fabric

    Use a hot, dry iron, following the instructions in your pack.

  3. Stitch over the lines

    Choose your colours and enjoy the stitching.

Use smooth, light-coloured fabric that can take the required heat. Test first and cover the transferred lines with stitches.

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Stick and stitch embroidery patterns

No tracing. Clear lines on dark or textured fabrics.

  1. Cut, peel and stick

    Cut out a motif, peel off the backing and smooth it onto your fabric.

  2. Stitch your design

    Stitch through the printed pattern and your fabric.

  3. Rinse away the pattern

    Follow the pack instructions to dissolve the pattern in warm water.

These wash-away patterns are printed on water-soluble material. Choose fabric and threads suitable for rinsing in warm water. Each motif is used once.

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What could you make?

Make your own personalised bunting

Add embroidered letters to ready-made bunting for birthdays, celebrations or a name to hang at home.
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Make your own personalised bunting

Brighten up a sweater sleeve

Use stick and stitch patterns and colourful cross stitches to decorate a sleeve or cover a small hole.
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Brighten up a sweater sleeve

Make a hand-stitched card

Use iron-on embroidery transfers to stitch a card for someone special.
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Make a hand-stitched card

Make a slow stitching sampler

Mix simple motifs, colours and stitches to create a sampler you can add to at your own pace.
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Make a slow stitching sampler

Ready to start stitching?

Pair your pattern with a Stitch Essentials set, including two hoops, eight thread colours, needles, a needle threader, thread organiser and beginner stitch guide, all tucked into a fabric storage bag.
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More designs

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Personalised Christmas Napkin Stick and Stitch Embroidery Patterns | 6 Initials Per Sheet
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Christmas Folk Stars: Stick and Stitch Embroidery Patterns
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Personalised Names: Stick and Stitch Embroidery Patterns
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Breakfast: Stick and Stitch Embroidery Patterns
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Embroidery pattern FAQs

New to embroidery transfers or not sure which type to choose? Here are a few helpful answers before you start stitching.

Are these embroidery patterns suitable for beginners? +
Yes! Both iron-on transfers and stick and stitch patterns give you clear lines to follow, without tracing or drawing. Start with a small design and a few simple stitches. Each pack includes instructions and a beginner embroidery guide.
What’s the difference between iron-on and stick and stitch patterns? +
Iron-on embroidery transfers use heat to transfer the design onto smooth, light-coloured fabric. Stick and stitch patterns stick directly onto your fabric and wash away after stitching, making them useful for dark or textured fabrics and washable clothing.
Do the embroidery pattern lines wash out? +
Stick and stitch patterns are printed on water-soluble material that you rinse away after stitching. Iron-on transfer lines aren’t designed to wash out completely, so you should cover them with your stitches.
Are wash-away patterns the same as stick and stitch? +
Yes, the stick and stitch patterns here are self-adhesive, water-soluble designs, sometimes called wash-away or wash-off embroidery patterns. Cut out your motif, peel off the backing, stick it onto your fabric and stitch through it. Then rinse the pattern away following the pack instructions.
Can I reuse an embroidery transfer? +
Iron-on transfers can usually be used more than once, depending on your fabric and the heat and pressure used. Try the test transfers included in your pack first. Each stick and stitch motif is used once because the printed material dissolves when rinsed.
Can I use these embroidery designs on clothes? +
Yes! Add flowers, lettering or decorative stitches to shirts, jumpers, bags and more. Choose iron-on transfers for smooth, light-coloured fabrics that can take the required heat. Use stick and stitch for darker or textured fabrics, checking that your garment and threads are suitable for rinsing.
What else will I need? +
You’ll need fabric or an item to embroider, embroidery threads, a needle and small scissors. An embroidery hoop is helpful for many projects. If you’re starting from scratch, a Stitch Essentials set brings together hoops, threads, needles and other useful basics.