I’ve been designing blackwork embroidery patterns for over 5 years and I’ve learnt a lot along the way. I’m often asked questions about the process of creating patterns to sell by aspiring designers and thought it was about time I shared all my knowledge with you in one easy to follow set of resources. Including checklists and worksheets to help you every step of the way!

OCT23 UPDATE - now includes Grid size and design space advice with example design

This Resource Pack Contains:

• Page 2-3  Before you start checklist

• Page 4-6 Creating an original blackwork design

  • Copyright basics

  • Looking for inspiration images

  • Drawing your initial design

  • Composition

  • Colour selection

• Page 7 All about sizing

  • Quick reference sizing guide

• Page 8 - 9 Grid size and design space

  • How different grid sizes affect a design

• Page 10 -17 Charting software

  • Procreate App,

  • StitchSketch App,

  • MobiStitch App,

  • MacStitch/WinStitch Desktop

• Page 18 - 19 Charting your design

  • Working with outlines,

  • Creating repeating patterns,

  • Finalising your design,

  • Exporting your design

• Page 19 Creating a chart key

• Page 20 Stitching a design

• Page 21 Chart only patterns checklist

  • In the document itself,

  • In any online listing,

  • You may also want to include

• Page 22 Written patterns checklist

  • In the document itself,

  • In any online listing,

  • You may also want to include

• Page 23 Step by Step pattern creation worksheet

• Page 24 Thread tracker worksheet

• Page 25 Pattern doodle grid

• Page 26 Charting curves and circles mini guide

  • Size matters,

  • How to draft your own circle pattern

• Page 27 Product photos mini guide

  • Location and lighting,

  • Dressing your set,

  • Taking your photos,

  • Editing,

  • Watermark

• Page 28 Social media and advertising checklist

Explanations, advice and helpful little tips throughout!

The software section of this resource pack includes details several softwares I have personally used and can recommend. It includes an overview and detail of the particular advantages and drawbacks of each software. It does not include full tutorials for how to use each software

This document does not contain a pattern document template. You’ll need to work out what layout and style you want your pattern in for yourself. This booklet will make sure you know exactly what to include and when, the rest is up to you!