Free printable Bee embroidery template
If you love hand embroidery and the beautiful honey bee. You will love my latest free pdf pattern. Grab the bee embroidery template at the bottom of this post and get stitching this helpful insect the bumble bee.
The free printable pdf pattern is available as a instant download and fits a 5” embroidery hoop. The bee pattern would look great stitched on to linens, clothing or simply framed as hoop art.
If you love this template you should check out my other bee designs.
How to download
Click on the download button. This will instantly download a easy to read PDF pattern. You can then choose to print it for transferring your pattern from paper. Or transfer your pattern directly from the screen. This works well if you have a tablet device.
The pattern is scaled to be printed on A4 paper and intended to fit a 5” hoop.
*Please note if you adjust the size of your paper, the scale of the pattern will be altered.
Download your bee embroidery template here
How to print
Once you have downloaded the pattern, simply open the PDF and click on the print icon. With your printer on, it should automatically print. Remember to ensure you have a4 paper selected.
Printing on normal copier paper is fine for this template, but you may choose to print on thicker paper or even light card if you want to re-use the template multiple times.
How to transfer the pattern
(photos for reference* not pattern shown)
I find the best way to transfer the pattern is with light behind it. That can be from a window, light pad or tablet device. It helps to illuminate the design making it easier to transfer.
Place your fabric in your hoop the opposite way you would normally stitch, so that the fabric is at the bottom of the hoops. Tighten and then lay over the template.
Trace using a water soluble pen, which can be erased when the stitching is complete with water.
Once you’ve traced the pattern, remove from the hoop and re-position in the correct way for stitching.
Pattern colour and stitch suggestions
I have chosen a natural colour for this design, black and golden yellow compliment each other well. You of course can choose any colour palette you desire. Take inspiration from outdoors or use what you have in your thread stash.
Outlines in backstitch
Fills in satin stitch
Use a minimum of two thread to give the design some dimension. I always stitch with DMC threads as my choice of floss.
How to finish your embroidery
You can choose to simple frame in the embroidery hoop, but this design would also look beautiful stitched into a cushion cover, used on a tote bag or even with the help of dissolvable fabric stitched on the back of a denim jacket.
However you choose to stitch it, I’d love you to share your finished projects with me on Facebook and Instagram. Tag @craftcartwright so I can see your makes.
Don’t forget to Pin it for later!
