Water Soluble Cross Stitch Fabric Tutorial

Stitch Anywhere! How to Use Water-Soluble Cross Stitch Fabric to Add Stitchy Goodness to Any Project

Ever spotted a plain tote bag, denim jacket, or cushion cover and thought, “This needs a bit of cross stitch magic”? Well, now you can stitch pretty much anywhere – without needing special aida fabric – thanks to the wonders of water-soluble cross stitch fabric (sometimes called a stabiliser).

Honestly, it’s a game changer. ✨

What Is It?

Water-soluble cross stitch fabric is a clever, gridded fabric that temporarily turns any stitchable surface into a cross stitch-friendly canvas. It’s soft, flexible, and gives you the same grid you’d find on aida – so you can cross stitch as normal – but here’s the best part: once you’re done stitching, you simply soak it in water, and the fabric melts away like magic.

Yes. Really. It just disappears.

How to Use It:

Pick your project – Think tote bags, sweatshirts, table linens, denim, you name it!
Cut a piece of the water-soluble fabric a little larger than your design.
Pin or baste it onto your fabric – wherever you want your cross stitch to go.
Stitch as usual – Use the grid on the stabiliser as your guide.
Once you’re finished, soak the whole piece in warm water – and watch the grid vanish, leaving only your lovely stitches behind!

Why You’ll Love It:

No need to stick to aida – Your stitching world just got way bigger.
Clean, professional results – Perfect for gifts or wearable makes.
Simple and satisfying – No fancy tools or techniques required.

This stuff is especially great for personalising clothes or creating statement pieces that blend traditional stitching with modern style. It’s ideal for beginners who love the comfort of a grid, but want to get creative with where they stitch.

We’ve got the water-soluble fabric in stock, so if you’re itching to try it, you can grab some here

So next time you feel like stitching a little something, remember: with this clever fabric, any fabric can become a stitching project.

Happy stitching!
Chloe