Blackberry in DMC - PAT0323 - Downloadable PDF

Blackberry Embroidery Pattern by DMC (PAT0323) – Free Downloadable PDF

This free downloadable embroidery pattern is a collaboration between Variopinto and DMC, titled Blackberry – Mûres. It presents a beautifully detailed botanical motif depicting blackberries, offered as a printable PDF chart complete with a design sheet, colour key, and stitch guide. The finished design measures approximately 14 x 9.5 cm (5.51 x 3.74 inches) when transferred using a magic sheet, making it a compact yet striking decorative piece suitable for a wide range of fabric projects.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a hand-embroidered blackberry botanical motif — a classic nature-inspired design rendered in thread on fabric. The finished embroidery can be applied to items such as clothing, tote bags, cushion covers, framed textile art, or any fabric of the maker's choosing. The design is presented bilingually in English and French, reflecting the international heritage of the DMC brand.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty. It is well suited to embroiderers who are already comfortable with basic stitches and are ready to work with a multi-colour chart and a more detailed botanical composition. Beginners who have completed a few smaller projects may also find it an achievable and rewarding next step.

Techniques and Stitches Used

The pattern includes an embroidery stitch guide as part of the PDF, directing stitchers through the specific techniques required to recreate the blackberry design. Embroidery of this botanical style typically calls upon a combination of surface embroidery techniques to build up texture, depth, and colour in the fruit and foliage. The chart references multiple stitch types across the labelled sections of the design.

• Chart-guided stitching – the PDF includes a fully coded embroidery chart with alphanumeric stitch and colour references (such as A1, A2, A6, A7, B2, C3, C4, C5, C7), allowing precise placement of each colour and stitch type across the motif
• Multiple embroidery stitches – the stitch guide within the PDF specifies the stitches to be used in each area of the design, consistent with traditional surface embroidery techniques used for botanical subjects
• Transfer technique – the design is sized based on transfer via a magic sheet or alternatively a transfer pen and paper, allowing the motif to be accurately positioned onto the chosen fabric before stitching begins

Materials Required

Embroidery Thread

• DMC Mouliné Spécial embroidery thread (117MC) – the pattern is specifically designed for use with this thread range, which is DMC's iconic six-strand divisible cotton embroidery floss, renowned for its extensive colour palette, colorfastness, and smooth finish
• Multiple colours are required, as indicated by the colour key within the PDF chart

Fabric and Tools

• Fabric of your choice – the pattern is versatile and can be worked on a wide variety of fabric types, from cotton and linen to clothing fabric
• Embroidery needle – needle size will depend on the weight and weave of the chosen fabric
• Magic sheet or transfer pen and paper – for transferring the design accurately onto fabric
• Embroidery hoop – listed as optional but recommended for keeping fabric taut and stitches even during work
• Scissors – for trimming thread ends neatly

About the Pattern Format

The PAT0323 pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF from DMC. The file spans multiple pages and includes a full embroidery chart, a design sheet showing the complete motif, a getting-started guide listing all required materials, a thread colour reference, and a stitch guide. This makes it a comprehensive and self-contained resource for completing the project from start to finish. The pattern is a product of the Variopinto x DMC collaboration and is protected under © 2017 DMC, all rights reserved.