Embroidery is a textile art or a
craft which is done with a needle and thread or a filament to embellish a fabric
or any other material with a mannered design composed of some particular
pattern.One of the general methods of embroidery is freehand embroidery where
the stitching is sewn with hands. Since it's an Art and any kind of
art takes time to nurture, so it is. With patience, care, effort and continuous
practice, the outcome will speak itself. To bring the best style and texture
one needs time to learn about the wide variety of embroidery stitches and the
application of the same. Embroidery toolkit is also available in the market.
Now a day’s modern Embroidery is
done through Machines which are computer controlled and particularly contrived
for embroidery. Industrial embroidery machines and modern sewing machines are
made such that the fabric under the needle is tightly placed and the sewing
needle is moved around in some particular manner to create the design.
Attractive embroidery |
Sewing –embroidery machines are
one needle machine where the threads are supposed to be changed “on the fly”
and there is multi-needle (industrial machine) which has more needles which can
be simultaneously threaded with different colors.
Underlying factors to get nice embroidery from the machine:
- A platform called Digitizer
- Embroidery base/backing
- The machine and its settings
- Thread
- Needle type and needle size
Below mentioned are some following stitch types of some embroidery
pattern
- Satin stitch
- Fill stitch
- Running Stitch
- Underlay stitch
A method of transferring a design
into a fabric is dependent on a few factors like the color and weight of the
fabric.
Embroidery patterns:
- Tracing:
- DMC Tracing Paper:
- Iron- on Design
- Create your own through computer scan
- Stencil
Flower embroidery |
Nowadays people who are
passionate about this craft are starting with their own establishments, creating
and experimenting with their own designs for example contemporary designs. Anybody
can take inspiration for designs from anywhere like nature, emotions, love,
it’s not necessary to stick to the canvas to draw inspiration. Your artwork
could be figurative, floral with intricate stitch. Stretch your imagination to carve
out modern embroidery in your own
genuine way using the thread as a medium uncountable design could be displayed.
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