embroidery classes, learning different kind of stitches, needlework
This stitch resembles a fine cord and is useful for embroidering delicate stems and outlines.
This stitch is used for Shadow Work on fine transparent fabric and can be worked on the right side of the fabric as in (A).
A small Back Stitch worked alternately on eanch side of the traced double lines (dotted lines show the formation of the thread at the back). Continue reading
These two movements are worked throughout. For the best effect, the stitches lifted by the needle and the spaces between the stitches should be of eqaul size. Continue reading
Cross-stitch is the oldest and best know of all embroidery stitches, it is very simple to do and a very relaxing hobby too. Cross stitch is the most important and commonly stitch used everywhere, it is the key to counted embroidery.
No limits in your creativity! You can embroider in any kind of linen or fabric. You can either work from pre-stamped items or from graphs, which is the most common. Continue reading
Bring the thread through at the top left of the shape, carry the thread across and take a stitch on the right side of the shape with the thread below the needle (A). Take a stitch at left side, thread above the needle (B). Continue reading
Bring the thread through at (A) and make a sloping stitch to (B). bring the thread through at (C) and make a sloping stitch to (D). Bring the thread through at (E), then continue working alternate stitches on each side in this way until the shape is lightly filles. Continue reading
This stitch can be used to fill any open shape. Bring the thread through at (A) and make a sloping stitch to (B). Continue reading
This stitch is useful for filling small shapes. Bring the thread through at (A) and make a small Straight Stitch along the center line of the shape. Continue reading
To make flat stitch, take a small stitch alternately on each side of the shape to be filled, with the point of the needle always emerging on the outside line of the shape. Continue reading
This form of Satin Stitch is so named as all the stitches are of varying lenghts. It is often used to fill a shape which is too large or too irregular to be covered by Satin Stitch. Continue reading
Straight Stitch is shown as single, spaced stitches worked either in a regular or irregular manner. Sometimes the stitches are of varying size. The stitches should be neither too long nor too loose.
