T.L.E (Embroidery)

• Embroidery is the ornamentation of textiles and other materials with needlework for personal use and decoration
• Embroidery can be used not only at home but also for offices
• The term "embroidery" is derived from the old French word "embroiders," meaning edge and border
• Tools and materials are used to design embroidery for efficiency in creating embroidered materials
• Tools refer to small devices or instruments used in sewing, while materials are supplies consumed and replaced in finishing a project
• Embroidery involves designing with needle and thread on fabric
• Fabric is any woven, knitted, or felt cloth used in embroidery
• Thread is a very fine cord made of silk, cotton, or other materials used in sewing
• Design in embroidery refers to the arrangement of line, form, color, and texture to achieve order and beauty
• • Sewing box: used to organize embroidery materials and tools
  • Water color brush: for transmitting designs using pricking and bouncing method
  • Tape measure: for measuring materials
  • Gauge: used to measure short distances
• Tools for embroidery:

  • Thimble: a small cap placed on the middle finger to protect it while sewing
  • Embroidery hoop: helps keep fabric taut while stitching, it is also called Stiletto
  • Embroidery scissors: small and sharp scissors for trimming floss
  • Needle threader: used to thread needles quickly, especially for those with poor eyesight
  • Pounce: used to transfer embroidery designs using a pattern with tiny holes
  • Embroidery needle: has a sharp tip and larger eye than regular sewing needles
  • Pin cushion: holds pins and needles
  • Tracing paper: used to trace designs
• Fabrics used in embroidery:

  • Common weave: tightly woven fabrics like linen, wool, and cotton, best for decorative stitches
  • Plain whip fabric: thread goes over one and under one on both sides
  • Even weave fabric: woven fabric with the same number of threads per inch in both directions
  • Basket weave fabric: a variation of plain weave with more than one thread