About the design
Follow our step-by-step tutorial to create a stunning portrait hoop featuring stunningly realistic – and three-dimensional – embroidered hair, complete with tactile plaits and seasonal foliage, using only your needle and thread.
This digital pattern features in-depth instructions and full-colour step-by-step photos to help you sew your own and learn how to work the 8 different embroidery stitches that are required to create this design.
The 3D Hairstyle Embroidery Portrait Hoop pattern is designed by Rachael Dobbins and was first published in Love Embroidery magazine issue 44.
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