Detail Introduction About Embroidery Stitches

How to Get Started With Embroidery the Simple Way:

 

If you want to start embroidery with the different supplies and the great number of tutorials or videos, this amazing and quick-start embroidery stitching guide is for all of you. This is a very simple overview that can help you or your related friends if you're introducing a friend to stitching and want to make sure you simply cover the basics guidelines.

Learning embroidery is not too much difficult to understand, and it definitely shouldn't feel like a large investment of time and money. It's an easy, simple, interesting, and lovely, and inexpensive hobby to jump into.

Once you get your feet wet or you can say that in an easy way like once you get your needle threaded, you can gain a more and more in-depth knowledge of all embroidery stuff. You can also pick up special tips, tools, and techniques according to your desire or liking that will improve and enhance your stitching. ​

What You Need To Start Embroidery:

Fabric: For the selection of your very first project, you need to choose light-colored quilting cotton or linen, or even weave fabrics. If you are buying by the yard, 1/4 or 1/6 yard will be enough for your different projects. Please do not use Aida cloth, even though it is sold alongside embroidery floss. It is best for cross stitch design patterns.

 

Embroidery floss: In the second stage you need to select a few colors of cotton embroidery floss. For this purpose, the DMC brand is very popular and it is also easy to find. DMC brand is user friendly, inexpensive, and have good quality. Avoid floss designed for craft projects as it will be frustrating to work with.

 

Embroidery hoop: This is the third stage. You know that there are many styles of embroidery hoops available, but all you need to start embroidery is a basic plastic or wooden hoop. A 6-inch hoop will serve you easily for a variety of multiple projects.

 

Needles: This is a very important step like hoops, there are many kinds of embroidery needles out there. Your selection should depend on any sharp needle with an eye large enough to thread embroidery floss through will work. That’s why the easiest option is to select a pack of different sizes of sharp needles design for embroidery. 

 

Water-soluble pen​:  There are a few ways to transfer a pattern to the fabric but tracing is the simplest way. A regular pencil will work, depending on your project, but to ensure that you will not leave any stray marks, use a water-soluble pen. 

 

Scissors: There are scissors made for different tasks in doing embroidery, but before buying anything fancy, it's good to use any scissors you have around. Just be sure that they cut the floss cleanly, so its end isn't frayed.

Some Embroidery Stitches Types:

Straight stitch: 

This is a very simple and basic stitch you probably already know how to do it without even learning it. Making short straight lines is something you'll do a lot as you start embroidery. The ​straight stitch hardly requires an explanation, because it is as simple as bringing the needle up and then going back down. But it's worth exploring so many uses and advantages for this building block embroidery stitch. You can use the straight stitch to form textures, stars, scattered fills, and more. Practice length and placement of stitch so you can enjoy work with this versatile stitch in your work.

 

Backstitch: 

For making any kind of outlining, backstitch works and it's so simple and easy. Focus on making each stitch the same length and you'll have something that looks great. Backstitch is so easy to learn. This is the most commonly used stitch. Backstitch is useful for any kind of outline, making it a key stitch to learn but it's also a stitch that pairs well with other stitches.

 

Running Stitch:

Running stitch is a simple embroidery stitch that is good for making dashed outlines and adding details to your embroidery. It's basic Japanese Sashiko Embroidery. It's also another stitch that works well with weaving and wrapping.

 

French Knot stitch:

For mostly embroidery lovers, making French knots remains a challenge. While it takes time to learn. Not only is this a popular stitch to find in embroidery patterns, but it's also a nice stitch to use when making a pattern fill or other design elements. This stitch includes wrapping the needle to form a knot on the surface of the fabric. This trick is to hold the working thread taut, but not too tight. You will become an expert by doing more and more practice.

 

Stem stitch:

This is another basic stitch, perfect for creating smooth outlines of embroidery. It works great for both straight lines and curves and despite its name. Like so many stitches, you can adjust the width of stem stitching or use it for fill stitching pattern. You just need to try and keep your stitch length consistent to create a beautiful and attractive result.

 

Chain Stitch:

If you want a bolder line of embroidery, then chain stitch will be the stitch for you. It forms a row of linked stitches that stands out and become more attractive. There are many different ways to work the chain stitch and it's a good idea to at least learn how to work it forward and in reverse. Once you have become a master, then try some of the amazing and unique variations in embroidery.

 

Satin Stitch:

It is the most basic or classic embroidery stitches for filling an area of embroidery patterns. Satin stitch has few variations it is a series of straight stitches worked next to each other. The secret to making those straight stitches turn into something special is in practicing the length and proximity of the embroidery stitches. The result is a filled shape that is simply outstanding and stunning.

 

Feather stitch:

It is a linked stitch that makes open lines that almost look like they're moving. It's perfect for making borders and frames and it works well layered or embellished with other many stitches too. The look of feather stitch makes it beautiful for stitching foliage, seaweed, feathers, or scales, and the variations make to embroider a multitude of realistic designs.

 

Split Stitch:

You can try split stitch as another option for making outlines. The process of this stitch is similar to working with backstitch, but upside down. The back of your work will end up just like the front of the backstitch. Split stitch is made by splitting or piercing the previous stitch, for working strong and slightly filled textured lines of embroidery.

 

Detached Chain Stitch:

Detached chain stitch is what creates lazy daisy flowers, which are formed with five of six of these stitches. A detached chain stitch is sometimes referred to as a single chain. It is a common stitch for making leaves, flowers, and much more embroidery patterns. This stitch works as a standard chain stitch.

 

Fly Stitch:

This stitch works similar to a detached chain stitch, but rather than making a teardrop or petal shape. It forms a V shape or sometimes a soft curve, it becomes in a row, stitched in a radius, scattered as fill, or plenty of other variations.

 

Woven Wheel Stitch:

This stitch looks like a more advanced stitch, but it's quite easy. Start with a star of straight stitches and then weave the working thread to make a flower. After doing the same you have a stitch that will fill your hoop with amazing florals shape.

 

Blanket Stitch:

The blanket stitch is usually the trickiest part, but once you start, it's so easy to handle. This stitch is used to make borders and create decorative lines or as applique within your embroidery. You have the choice to add variation to the stitch by adjusting the space and height of the stitches.

 

Bullion Knot Stitch:

This hand embroidery stitch is the most advanced stitch on this list, bullion knots are not for the faint of heart. But you should learn this too to make your fabric embroidery pattern amazingly attractive and gorgeous. Think of them as a long french knot that can make gorgeous roses. Practice make them small and then start making them bigger easily. After becoming an expert in this bullion knot stitch You'll be glad to see the outcome of embroidery.

How to Start and End Embroidery Thread?

Without knots Starting and ending embroidery thread will give you the best possible results with your embroidery projects. Your project will wear better and look amazing if you take a few extra moments of stitching time to start and end the right way.

Problem with Thread Knots:

Knots are not as such necessary in any embroidery project because you can secure the ends of the threads in other ways. knots can make the backside of a project untidy you can often feel them on the front side of the fabric. Knots usually have a bit of a tail, which shows through on the front side of an embroidered project.

Knots can be harmful to a project, Worse yet as they can unravel with use or laundering. As a result, precious and beautiful stitches are lost over time.

Ending an Embroidery Thread:

To end a thread without making a knot, you can use this method:

·         Take your needle to the back of your fabric with your last stitch.

·         Run your threaded needle under the last couple of stitches.

·         Clip the thread of the needle.

For more extra security, you may weave through the last stitches, going under the first, over the second, under the third.

 

Starting a Thread with a Temporary Knot:

The best way to start a thread is with a knot but it's not a permanent fixture of your embroidery. Rather, using a temporary knot makes it easy to start your stitching without the risk of pulling the thread while securing it in place and keeping your work tidy.

There are two basic temporary knots used to start embroidery. The first is an away knot and the second is a waste knot. Both variations start with a knot at the end of the embroidery thread. Cross stitch and satin stitch are two best examples, as both of these stitches cross the tail of the knot on the backside of the piece of fabric.

Away Knot: 

As the name shows that an away knot is worked 3 to 5 inches away from the area where the embroidery begins. The knot is clipped and then you thread the needle with the tail and weave it through the stitches on the backside of the fabric as you weave the tail when ending a thread. Note that you will have to wast a few inches of your thread if you are using expensive threads so you may want a different option. You also need to be careful not to cross your threads with the tail of the away knot while working your embroidery.

 

Waste Knot:

This knot is placed on the front side of the fabric. As you work towards the knots you are locking and covering the tail of the knot. After securing the thread you can easily trim the knot away.

All of this said It's okay to use that method with which you are most comfortable. Just consider how a piece of fabric will be used and how those knots might end up looking from the front.

 

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