Jelly Fish in DMC - PAT0671 - Downloadable PDF

DMC Jellyfish Embroidery Pattern (PAT0671) – Free Downloadable PDF

This free downloadable embroidery pattern is a charming collaboration between DMC and femme-broidery, featuring an adorable jellyfish design — known as méduse in French. Rated as a beginner-level project, it is an ideal introduction to hand embroidery for those just starting out, while still being an enjoyable stitch-along for more experienced needleworkers. The pattern is available as an instant-download PDF through the DMC library.

What Is Being Made

The finished piece is a hand-embroidered jellyfish motif, rendered in a decorative illustrative style. The design is well-suited for embroidery hoops, framed textile art, or as an embellishment on fabric items such as tote bags, clothing, or cushion covers. Its whimsical subject matter and manageable size make it a popular choice for beginners looking to complete a satisfying, display-worthy project.

Techniques Used

• Backstitch (Point arrière): The primary technique used in this pattern. Backstitch is one of the most fundamental and versatile hand embroidery stitches, creating a solid, continuous line that is perfect for outlining shapes, adding detail, and rendering flowing organic forms like the tentacles and bell of a jellyfish. It produces a clean, defined line on the fabric surface.

Stitches Used

• Backstitch — worked using 6 strands of embroidery thread throughout the design. Using the full 6 strands gives the finished lines a bold, graphic quality that suits the illustrative style of this femme-broidery x DMC collaboration.

Colour Guide and Thread

The pattern includes a full colour guide (diagramme en couleur) alongside a technical chart (diagramme technique), making it straightforward to follow even for complete beginners. The colour references are labelled within the design (for example, colour areas marked A1, B2, and C1), allowing stitchers to identify exactly which thread shades to apply to each section of the jellyfish.

Materials Referenced

• Thread: DMC embroidery floss (stranded cotton), used at 6 strands as specified in the instructions. DMC stranded cotton is a widely trusted, colourfast embroidery thread available in hundreds of shades.
• Fabric: Standard embroidery fabric suitable for backstitch work (specific fabric type not detailed in the pattern, but evenweave or cotton fabric is typical for this style of project).
• Needle: An embroidery needle appropriate for 6 strands of stranded cotton thread is recommended for this type of surface embroidery work.
• Hoop: An embroidery hoop is recommended to keep fabric taut while stitching, ensuring even, consistent backstitch lines.

Pattern Format and Availability

This is a free pattern from the DMC library (bibliothèque DMC), available as an instant-download PDF. It is part of the broader femme-broidery x DMC collaboration series. The PDF runs to 5 pages and includes the colour diagram, technical chart, and written instructions in both English and French. Stitchers are encouraged to share their finished makes using the hashtag #dmcthreads across DMC's social media community on platforms including Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube.

Who This Pattern Is For

As a beginner embroidery pattern, the Jellyfish design by femme-broidery x DMC requires only a single stitch type — backstitch — making it highly accessible. The use of 6 strands speeds up the stitching process and creates satisfying, visible progress, which is particularly encouraging for new embroiderers. The bilingual instructions (English and French) also make this pattern accessible to a wide international audience.