Free Datura Flower Embroidery Pattern

The Datura flower is a striking bloom with mystical associations, often symbolizing transformation and introspection. Today, I’m excited to share a free PDF embroidery pattern of this beautiful flower. This project is beginner-friendly but also detailed enough to engage experienced stitchers.

Supplies You’ll Need

• Fabric: Cotton, linen, or an embroidery-friendly fabric (8”–10” hoop size works best)

• Embroidery Hoop: 8-inch wooden or plastic hoop

• Threads: DMC or Anchor stranded cotton (see colors below)

• Needles: Embroidery needle, size 7–9

• Scissors: Small, sharp embroidery scissors

• Transfer Supplies: Water-soluble pen, carbon transfer paper, or lightbox method

• Backing: Felt or fabric for finishing (optional)

Thread Color Guide

DMC Threads

• Flower Petals: DMC Blanc (White) or Ecru for a warmer tone

• Petal Shadows: DMC 762 (Pearl Gray)

• Stamens: DMC 676 (Light Old Gold)

• Calyx/Stem: DMC 3345 (Dark Hunter Green)

• Leaves: DMC 702 (Kelly Green) and DMC 703 (Chartreuse Green) for shading

Anchor Threads (alternatives)

• Flower Petals: Anchor 1 (White) or 387 (Ecru)

• Petal Shadows: Anchor 847 (Light Gray)

• Stamens: Anchor 890 (Light Gold)

• Calyx/Stem: Anchor 268 (Dark Green)

• Leaves: Anchor 226 (Bright Green) and 229 (Medium Green)

Stitch Suggestions

• Flower Petals: Long & short stitch for smooth shading

• Petal Veins: Split stitch or stem stitch in light gray

• Stamens: Satin stitch for the tips, stem stitch for the filaments

• Calyx & Stem: Fishbone stitch for texture, or satin stitch for a smoother look

• Leaves: Long & short stitch for the main fill, with stem stitch for veins

• You can also just outline the pattern as in red work.

How-To Tutorial

1. Transfer the Pattern

   • Download and print the free PDF pattern (link below).

   • Transfer the design onto your fabric using your preferred method (lightbox, carbon paper, or water-soluble pen).

2. Set Up Your Hoop

   • Place your fabric in the hoop and tighten it until drum-taut.

3. Start with the Flower

   • Use white (DMC Blanc / Anchor 1) for the petals.

   • Work long & short stitches from the edge inward, blending with pale gray (DMC 762 / Anchor 847) to give dimension.

4. Add the Petal Veins

   • With gray thread, stitch delicate split stitches to mimic the natural folds.

5. Embroider the Stamens

   • Use gold (DMC 676 / Anchor 890) with satin stitch for the anthers, stem stitch for the filaments.

6. Stitch the Calyx and Stem

   • Work with dark green (DMC 3345 / Anchor 268) in fishbone or satin stitch.

7. Fill in the Leaves

   • Start with medium green (DMC 703 / Anchor 229) for the base fill in fishbone stitch.

   • Add depth with darker green (DMC 702 / Anchor 226) along the veins.

8. Finishing

   • Once complete, carefully wash away transfer lines.

   • Press the piece gently from the back with a pressing cloth.

   • Finish the back with felt or leave raw if framing.

 Free PDF Pattern Download

👉 Download the Free Datura Flower Embroidery Pattern PDF

Final Thoughts

This Datura embroidery project makes a beautiful framed piece, a patch for a tote bag, or a wall-hanging. With its flowing petals and textured leaves, it’s a wonderful project to practice shading and stitch variety.

Happy stitching! 

---Flora