Branch in DMC - PAT0672 - Downloadable PDF

Branch Embroidery Pattern by femme-broidery x DMC (PAT0672) – Free Downloadable PDF

This Branch embroidery pattern is a charming collaboration between femme-broidery and DMC, available as a free downloadable PDF from the DMC library. Designed with beginner embroiderers in mind, this pattern guides you through stitching a delicate botanical branch motif — a timeless design that works beautifully on fabric hoops, clothing, tote bags, or home décor projects. The pattern is presented bilingually in English and French, making it accessible to a wide international audience.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is an embroidered branch design, featuring a naturalistic arrangement of stems, twigs, and decorative details rendered in thread. Botanical motifs like this are perennially popular in hand embroidery, lending an organic, handcrafted feel to any textile surface. The branch design is compact and versatile, making it an ideal first project for those new to embroidery or a quick, satisfying make for more experienced stitchers looking for a relaxing pattern.

Techniques and Stitches Used

The pattern includes a technical chart and a colour guide diagram to help stitchers follow the design with confidence. Among the embroidery techniques referenced in the pattern is the French knot (Point de noeud), which is explicitly instructed within the PDF. French knots are a foundational hand embroidery stitch used to create small, textured raised dots on the fabric surface — perfect for suggesting buds, berries, or decorative accents along a branch.

• French Knot: A classic hand embroidery stitch where thread is wound around the needle before inserting it back through the fabric, creating a small raised knot. Used here for decorative detail along the branch motif.
• Colour-coded diagram: The pattern uses a colour reference system with labels such as A1, A3, B2, C1, C3, D4 to guide placement of different thread colours across the design.

The inclusion of a full colour guide alongside the technical chart means that even beginners can confidently identify which thread shades to use in each area of the design, removing much of the guesswork that can make embroidery feel daunting for newcomers.

Materials – Thread and Supplies

As a DMC pattern, this design is intended to be stitched using DMC embroidery thread (also known as embroidery floss). DMC stranded cotton is the world's most widely recognised embroidery thread, known for its consistent colour, smooth finish, and extensive palette. The colour guide within the pattern references multiple thread colours, suggesting a multi-toned palette to bring the branch to life with natural depth and variation.

• Thread: DMC embroidery floss (stranded cotton), with multiple colours referenced via the pattern's colour coding system
• Fabric: A suitable evenweave or plain-weave embroidery fabric (standard for this style of surface embroidery)
• Needle: An embroidery needle appropriate for hand stitching with stranded cotton thread
• Embroidery hoop: Recommended to keep fabric taut while stitching

Pattern Format and Accessibility

The Branch pattern (PAT0672) is part of the DMC library — a collection of free patterns and tutorials available at dmc.com. It is delivered as a downloadable PDF spanning multiple pages, including the colour diagram, technical chart, and step-by-step stitch instructions. Finished creations can be shared with the DMC community using #dmcthreads across social platforms. This is a free pattern, making it an excellent no-cost introduction to hand embroidery for beginners or a lovely addition to any experienced stitcher's project library.