EMBROIDERY

INTRODUCTION:
Embroidery is the craft of decorating fabric or other materials
using a needle to apply thread or yarn. Embroidery may also
incorporate other materials such as pearls, beads, quills, and
sequins. … Embroidery is available with a wide variety of
thread or yarn color.
Hand Embroidery and Machine Embroidery

 Hand embroidery is a beautiful art that almost anyone

can learn. It is an art that should be preserved and
well worth learning.
Machine Embroider

 Machine embroidery is
an embroidery process whereby a sewing
machine or embroidery machine is used to
create patterns on textiles. It is used
commercially in product branding, corporate
advertising, and uniform adornment. It is also
used in the fashion industry to decorate
garments and apparel. Machine embroidery
is used by hobbyists and crafters to decorate
gifts, clothing, and home decor. Examples
include designs on quilts, pillows, and wall
hangings.
Tool we use for embroidery
 Cloth - Embroidery fabric can be almost any type of fabric! However - linen,
quilting cotton and muslin are all great beginner embroidery fabrics because they're
easy to work .
 Scissors - Embroidery scissors are small and sharp, perfect for trimming floss
cleanly and closely. They're essential. I like to make "necklaces" out of mine so I
don't misplace them.
 Embroidery needles - Embroidery needles vary wildly in size - I recommend
buying a variety pack to find the size you like the most for each project.
 Embroidery hoop (ring) - Embroidery hoops are used to hold fabric
taut while stitching. We use plastic ones for stitching and wooden ones
for framing embroideries.
 Pinking shear - Pinking shears cut fabric so that it has a jagged edge. This keeps
the edges of your fabric from unraveling as you work with it.
 Embroidery hoop(ring) - Embroidery hoops are used to hold fabric taut while
stitching. We use plastic ones for stitching and wooden ones for framing
embroideries.
Hand Embroidery stitches
 Running stitch - The running stitch or straight stitch is the basic stitch in
hand-sewing and embroidery, on which all other forms of sewing are based.

 Back stitch -The back stitch belongs to a class of individual stitches that are
made backwards to the general direction of sewing.

 Stem stitch - Stem stitch is one of the most common and basic
embroidery stitches. This stitch creates a thin line and can be used to outline
embroidered shapes.
 Chain stitch -Chain stitch is a sewing and embroidery technique in which a
series of looped stitches form a chain-like pattern.

 Feather stitch -Featherstitch or feather stitch and Cretan stitch or faggoting

stitch are embroidery techniques made of open, looped stitches worked
alternately to the right and left of a central rib. Fly stitch is categorized with
the featherstitches.

 Satain stitch - In sewing and embroidery, a satin stitch or damask stitch is a

series of flat stitches that are used to completely cover a section of the
background fabric.
 French knot - A knotted stitch is any embroidery technique in which the
yarn or thread is knotted around itself. Common knotted stitches include
French knots and coral stitch. Knotted stitches can be subdivided into
individual or detached knots, continuous knotted stitches, and knotted
edgings.

 Lazy daizy - Lazy Daisy Stitch. Begin the lazy daisy stitch by bringing the
needle up from the back, through your fabric.