Air Jordan 1 Needle Painting Kit

Sneakerheads can celebrate the one that started it all, with the Air Jordan 1 Needle Painting Kit in the Chicago colorway. The Air Jordan 1 Kit is a very fun, ambitious project for learning the long and short stitch technique, also called 'needle painting' or 'thread painting'. In needle painting, multiple shades of thread are blended across the fabric to create beautiful, almost realistic images. The finished product may look intimidating, but the stitch itself is very simple; the illusion comes from the color gradients, stitch directions, and diligent single-strand work. While this pattern is marked as ‘moderately difficult’, everyone’s skill set is different. Some knowledge of embroidery or painting may be helpful, but most important is an upbeat attitude.  This listing is for a complete DIY embroidery kit; you will recieve all of the materials needed to stitch your own Air Jordan 1 from start to finish. If you prefer digital embroidery patterns, or wish to work the shoe in a differ