EMBROIDERY
Prepared by: Ms. Rose Ann U. Battad, LPT
EMBROIDERY
Embroidery is the craft of decorating
fabric with intricate designs using a
needle and threads or yarn.
The word embroidery comes from
the French word broderie which
means embellishment.
Embroidery originated in
the South East and the
Orient, where people
used stitches to join
animal skins and
decorate them.
The art of embroidery
was brought to the
Philippines during the
colonial times by
Spanish nuns.
Pieces of embroidery and
needlework have been found
preserved in ancient
Egyptian tombs.
• Chinese embroidery from 3500
BC depicts clothing embroidered
with silk thread, pearls, and
precious stones
Industrial Revolution
set off continued to transform
the world of embroidery as
advances in technology allowed
embroidery to be digitalized.
Stitching onto fabric has
been an art form for
thousands of years.
The number of stitches
per inch is called the
“count” of the fabric.
Different stitches/ techniques are used to create
different effects. They are use for:
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Designs all on fabric.
HAND EMBROIDERY
Is the art or craft of embellishing fabric with decorative
stitches by hand using a needle and thread.
Hand embroidery can be used decoratively as well as
practically:
To add a decorative element to quilts and garments
To enhance and embellish applique with details –
buttons , sequins, ribbons etch
To cover seams and small tears in quilts and garments.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Embroidery thread
Also called fleece
Comes in different
colors
Each thread/ floss
has six strands Embroidery
needle
Crewel
needle
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Embroidery hoop
Used to hold the fabric taut
(stiff) while stitching
Comes in different sizes
Made from plastic or wood
Can also be used for
framing finished
embroidery pieces
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Fabrics
Most suitable
ones are linen,
cotton, muslin,,
satin, silk, canvas Thimble
and denim Used for
protecting the
finger tips during
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Scissors
Small and sharp,
perfect for
trimming
embroidery thread
cleanly and closely
To help you get started, here are
the do’s and don'ts
Clip or tie your hair before you will start working.
The light should fall from the left side or from the
front onto the working surface.
Needles labeled with appropriate numbers are
utilized for the specific type of embroidery being
performed
Do not bite the thread with your teeth, or tear it
To help you get started, here are
the do’s and don'ts
Keep the needle, pins and other tools and materials
after working.
The embroidery hoop should be fitted properly before
starting the embroidery.
Avoid using knots at the beginning or end of the length
of embroidery thread.
Do not use a hot iron over the part that is
EMBROIDERY STITCH
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The most basic of all embroidery
stitches
Used as an outline stitch, also for
basting and as a decorative stitch
Work this stitch from the right to the
left if you are right handed and left
to right if you are left handed.
EMBROIDERY STITCH
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Used as an outline
stitch
Forms the baseline
for other
decorative
stitches.
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A stem stitch is an
embroidery stitch that
creates a twisted, rope-like
line by overlapping each
stitch to one side. It's
commonly used for
outlining shapes and
stitching stems and tendrils
EMBROIDERY STITCH
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is an embroidery stitch that
involves splitting the center of
the previous stitch with the
needle instead of coming up in
the same hole. This creates a
stitch that resembles a small
chain stitch, but with a flatter
and narrower appearance.
EMBROIDERY STITCH
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a sewing or
embroidery technique
that creates a chain-
like pattern by
connecting a series of
looped stitches
EMBROIDERY STITCH
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a buttonhole stitch used
on the edges of a
blanket or other material
too thick to be hemmed.
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Cross stitching (also known
as x-stitch) is a type of
counted embroidery that
uses little crosses or ‘x’s to
create a tiled pattern or
design.
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a long straight embroidery
stitch, closely placed parallel
to similar stitches, giving the
appearance of satin.
"embroider the thicker
stems in satin stitch"
9. SEEDING STITCH
A seeding stitch is a series of
short, straight stitches that are
worked in random directions to
create the appearance of
scattered seeds. It's also known as
a rice stitch, isolated back stitch,
or speckling stitch. Seed stitches
are often used as a fill stitch or as
a base layer under a satin stitch.
10. FRENCH KNOT
STITCH
A French knot is a
decorative hand
embroidery stitch that
creates a small, raised
knot or dot on fabric
