Beach Time Embroidery Pattern — Digital PDF Download

Create your own cheerful summer beach embroidery with this detailed Beach Time hand embroidery pattern. This playful summer-inspired design features a little girl enjoying a day at the beach, complete with a flowing sundress, sand bucket, sandcastle, splashing water, and sweet seaside details.

Designed for beginner to intermediate stitchers, this project combines approachable embroidery techniques with plenty of opportunities to practice texture, filling, outlining, and small decorative details. You’ll work with a variety of stitches, including stem stitch, satin stitch, backstitch, whipped backstitch, French knots, bullion knots, and more.

Please note that this listing is for a digital PDF pattern only. No physical product, supplies, or finished embroidery will be shipped.

What’s Included

Your PDF pattern includes:

• Full-size, ready-to-print embroidery template

• DMC six-strand cotton floss color guide

• Detailed stitching guide organized by design area

• Step-by-step photos throughout the stitching guide

• Pattern transfer instructions using a lightbox

• Clickable supply links featuring the materials used

• Link to the free YouTube video tutorial

The PDF includes guidance for stitching the girl, dress, hair, sand bucket, sandcastle, water, and beach details, along with the recommended thread colors, number of strands, and stitch techniques used throughout the design.

Video Tutorial

A free YouTube video tutorial is included to help you stitch along with the project.

I recommend working through the design one section at a time and using the PDF stitching guide alongside the video. Pause and replay demonstrations whenever needed so you can work comfortably at your own pace.

Project Details

Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate
Finished design size: 4.5 inches wide by 5 inches tall
Recommended hoop size: 8-inch round hoop or slightly larger
Sample fabric used: Unbleached muslin
Thread type: DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss
Pattern transfer method shown: Lightbox and heat-erasable pen
Pattern format: Digital PDF, ready to print

Stitches Used

This design uses a combination of basic and intermediate embroidery techniques, including:

• Backstitch

• Whipped backstitch

• Stem stitch

• Satin stitch

• French knots

• Bullion knots

• Fly stitch

• Stem-and-satin filling technique

The guide also shows how to work short stem stitches in parallel rows to create a smooth, satin-like filled surface, switching to satin stitch for smaller areas where appropriate.

DMC Colors Used

The sample design uses DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss in the following colors:

310, BLANC, 437, 3863, 3822, 3841, 798, 335, 347, 3012, 722, and 3771.

Feel free to substitute colors according to your personal preference or the floss you already have available.

Pattern Transfer

The guide demonstrates transferring the design with a lightbox and heat-erasable pen.

Print the pattern at 100% scale or Actual Size, secure it to your lightbox, trace the design onto your fabric, and place the fabric securely in your embroidery hoop before stitching. After the embroidery is complete, gently apply heat to remove any remaining pen marks.

Printing Instructions

Print the pattern at 100% scale or Actual Size to maintain the intended finished dimensions.

Do not select “fit to page” unless you intentionally want to resize the design.

Important Notes

This is a digital download. After purchase, you will receive the PDF file and can print the pattern at home.

No physical pattern, embroidery supplies, fabric, hoop, thread, or finished embroidery will be mailed.

Because this is a digital product, please review the listing carefully before purchasing. Any refund, return, or exchange policy should follow the policy of the platform where the pattern is sold.

Terms of Use

This pattern is for personal use only.

Please do not redistribute, resell, share, copy, reproduce, or commercially distribute this pattern in any form. Commercial use and redistribution are strictly prohibited.

Thank you so much for supporting my work and stitching this design. I hope this Beach Time embroidery brings a little sunshine, summer beach vibes, and handmade joy into your space. 🌊☀️🧵