Free embroidery patterns, last updated on 05-06-26

Looking for free hand embroidery designs you can print and stitch today? This page collects 151 embroidery and ribbon work designs with colour combination ideas for sleeves, necklines and borders. Every pattern is a high-quality A4 PDF, ready to print and trace.

Last updated: June 5, 2026. Designs are refreshed regularly, so bookmark this page and check back for new files.

On this page

1. Free embroidery designs (PDF)
2. Embroidery tutorial video
3. More drawing and Mexican embroidery patterns
4. Ribbon work designs
5. DMC thread colour chart
6. Frequently asked questions

Free Hand Embroidery Sleeve Designs (PDF Download)

Floral hand-embroidered sleeve designs, including a balloon sleeve with a rose cuff band.

What you get: 151 embroidery and ribbon designs, colour combination ideas, A4 print-ready PDFs. New files are added often, and older ones may be rotated out to save space, so download the ones you like today.

🎁 Free Download: 151 Embroidery Designs

Beginner Embroidery Tutorial Video

New to stitching? Watch this short tutorial first, then pick a design above and start with a simple outline.

📥 Free Drawing Patterns

More Embroidery Patterns: 500+ Drawings and Mexican Floral Designs

Want more variety? Browse a bigger collection of line drawings you can transfer to fabric, plus a set of four Mexican-style patterns with roses, calla lilies and hearts.

                   Four Mexican embroidery patterns: roses, calla lilies and hearts.

📥 Download 500+ Drawing Patterns 📥 Mexican Embroidery Patterns

Copyright-Free Ribbon Work Designs

Ribbon embroidery adds texture and dimension to flowers and leaves. Download the copyright-free ribbon work designs and use them for your own projects.

Complete DMC Thread Colour Reference (All 482 Colours)

All 482 DMC thread colours in one place. Use it to match colours and plan the palette of your next embroidery project.

📥 Download the DMC Colour Package

Related Guide

Read next: Easy methods for perfect embroidery (paisley floral hand embroidery).

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these embroidery designs really free?

Yes. The 151-design PDF pack is free to download. Some larger collections linked on this page are separate downloads.

What paper size are the PDFs?

All designs are in A4 size, so you can print them on a standard home printer.

How do I transfer a design to fabric?

Print the PDF, place it on a window or light box with the fabric on top, and trace the lines with a water-soluble or heat-erasable pen.

Can I use the ribbon work designs for my own projects?

The ribbon work designs are offered copyright-free for your own projects.