Adapt these and similar designs for cutwork as shown at left.
Curves Think of each curve, inside or outside, as part of a circle.
Use one hand to guide fabric under needle, and other to pivot fabric as though your hand were at circle's center. When needle swings to outside of circle, pivot fabric slightly before taking next stitch. To make precise, sharp points, stitch to inner point, then gradually decrease stitch width to zero at pivot point, pivot, and increase stitch width gradually to mimic other side of point. At inside corner, stitch beyond corner one stitch width, leave needle in fabric on outside of corner, pivot, and continue stitching. At outside corner, stitch to end of corner, pivot with needle down in gel, and continue stitching.