DIY Personalized Baby Sweater – How to Hand Embroider a Name with Yarn Chain Stitch

Looking for a special handmade baby gift? This DIY custom baby sweater tutorial will teach you how to embroider a name onto a knitted sweatshirt using the yarn chain stitch. This easy and budget-friendly project is perfect for baby showers, birthdays, and newborn gifts.

Watch the Full Video Tutorial

For a visual step-by-step guide, watch my YouTube tutorial below:

Supplies Needed

• Knit sweater
• Water-soluble embroidery paper
• Darning needle
• Thin yarn (white recommended for readability)
• Marker (water-soluble recommended)

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Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Create Your Embroidery Guide

Use Canva to select a cursive font (I used Playlist Script) and adjust the size to fit your sweater. Trace the name onto water-soluble embroidery paper using a light source, such as your laptop screen or a printout.

2. Attach the Guide to Your Sweater

Cut out the name and stick the embroidery paper onto your knit sweater. Press firmly so it stays in place while sewing.

3. Embroider the Name Using Chain Stitch

Thread your yarn through a darning needle and secure the starting point inside the sweater. Begin a chain stitch: bring the needle up, create a small loop, and stitch through the loop to form a continuous chain. Adjust your stitch length based on the letter size.

4. Finishing Touches

Once finished, secure the final stitch and weave in any loose yarn ends. Then, rinse the sweater in warm water to dissolve the embroidery paper and reveal your beautifully embroidered name!

Tips for Best Results

• Use thin yarn for small names to keep letters readable.
• For a larger sweater, consider thicker yarn to make the embroidery pop.
• Use a water-soluble marker to trace your guide for easy removal.

Final Thoughts

This hand-embroidered baby sweater is a meaningful and budget-friendly gift idea that adds a personal touch. Try this DIY project today and let me know how it turns out in the comments below!

Happy crafting! 😊