How to punch needle
Once you have threaded your punch needle, please follow the steps below to begin stitching.
Step 1: Hold your punch needle While stitching, always keep the bevel of the needle pointing in the direction you are punching.
Step 2: Start from the outline of the pattern and push your punch needle down through the monk’s cloth. Hold the needle firmly in place, then flip over the frame and pull the yarn so that the tail comes out through the needle.
Step 3: Return to the front side and slowly pull your punch needle up through the monk’s cloth. Slide the needle along the surface of the monk’s cloth rather than lifting it. Follow the outline of the pattern to punch the next stitches. It is recommended to keep each stitch about three holes apart to ensure even spacing between stitches.
Step 4: Repeat this process until you return to the first stitch. If you need to change direction, make sure the needle is fully inserted into the monk’s cloth.
Step 5: To start the second row, punch the needle close to the first row and make sure the stitches are tightly joined without any gaps or overlaps. Arrange the stitches in a staggered brick pattern, and work in a spiral toward the center as you add more rows. Repeat this process until the section is completely filled.
Step 6: To finish a section or change colors, push the punch needle through the monk’s cloth, then flip over the frame. Simply cut the yarn and remove the needle from the cloth. Trim the yarn tail to match the length of the other loops.
That’s it! Your section is now complete, and you can start the next section using the same techniques.
Finish The Back Of Punch Needle Embroidery
- Use scissors to trim any excess fabric around the edges of your embroidery hoop, leaving a small border of fabric around the hoop.
- Apply glue to the back of the hoop, along the edge of the fabric.
- Fold the excess fabric over the edge of the hoop and press it firmly into the glue.
- Allow the glue to dry completely.
Congratulations on completing your punch needle masterpiece! It's now ready to take center stage