Spending this much time at home has resulted in me picking up new hobbies and embroidering and cross-stitching seems to be a calming task for days I want to be away from a screen. Embroidery may seem like something a grandma does, but with a modern twist can be the coolest edition to your DIY-belt of skills!

I decided to embroider a crewneck I had on hand with this cute shark detail that I had spotted previously at Aritzia in a past season. The result is super cute and with my own twist makes it one of a kind! Read on to learn how to embroider your own clothes and create cool custom pieces!

TIME | 1 hr

COST | $

DIFFICULTY | Easy

What you'll need

• Crewneck sweater (or any other item of clothing)

• Thread (embroidery or sewing)

  • Dark grey

  • Light grey

  • Red

  • White

  • Black

• Sharp needle

• 2 x 4mm black beads

• Embroidery hoop (optional)

Shark Pattern

Steps

1. Copy out the pattern or pattern of choice

2. Transfer the pattern to the item of clothing in a visible manner. I used tracing paper and a pencil; other options include pen, chalk and graphite transfer paper.

3. Starting with the 3 threads, outline the dark grey area of the shark. I use a backstitch/chain-like stitch for outlining.

4. Take another 3 strands of the dark grey and fill in the outlined area.

5. Use 3 strands of a light grey to outline the belly of the shark

6. Take 3 strands of the red to create the crescent shape of the mouth

7. Separate another 3 strands of the light grey to fill in the belly

8. Take 2 strands of white to create the teeth

9. Using black thread and sew on two black beads for the eyes.

10. Rock your new customized loungewear!