10 Things I'd Wish I'd Known When I Started Sewing

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Key moments:
0:11 - 1. Always use an embroidery hoop
0:49 - 2. Use a small hoop regardless of the size of your piece
1:28 - 3. You don't need to use an embroidery needle
2:13 - 4. Start enjoying splitting thread
2:51 - 5. Don't make stitching an acrobatic exercise
3:34 - 6. Don't use every millimeter of thread
4:03 - 7. Gold thread is difficult to work with
5:48 - 7 (again) Don't unpick anything
6:43 - 8. Keep a neat back if you are stitching on a light fabric
7:11 - 9. Always stretch and mount your embroidery
7:39 - 10. Frame your embroidery!