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Cutwork gives stunning, intricate results but the concept is very simple – details of motifs are outlined in buttonhole stitch, then the enclosed areas of fabric are cut away. It is traditionally worked in white thread on white fabric but it can look equally effective when you use coloured fabrics and threads. This jewellery envelope features a simple floral design and scalloped edge. If you're new to hand embroidery, why not try one flower to begin with?
Stitch a jewellery envelope
1 Download the template pack by pressing the button above, then print the jewellery envelope motif. Mark a 28cm x 48cm rectangle in the centre of blue fabric with an erasable pen. Trace or photocopy the cutwork motif onto thin paper and draw over the lines with a transfer pen on the reverse. Position the motif at one short end of the rectangle and transfer the design using a hot iron. Trace the scalloped motif in the same way and transfer to the other end of the rectangle.
2 Place the fabric in an embroidery hoop with the flower motif in the centre. Using two strands of embroidery thread, sew a small running stitch just inside the design line, within the shape to be stitched. Use ivory thread for the petals, lemon for the flower centres and lime for the leaves.
3 Work a close, neat buttonhole stitch all round the edge of each shape, covering the running stitches (see Buttonhole Stitch instructions below). When
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