tle embroidery

• running stitch- the simplest of all hand sewing stitches
• basting stitch- type of basic hand stitching that holds garment parts together before stitching permanently
• even basting- the stitches on both sides of the material are equal length
• uneven basting- this is used in making pockets and center lines while the cloth is flat on the table
• diagonal basting- applied to dresses with linings inside and to skirts and coats with paddings
• slip basting- mostly used to match pleats and baste lines that have been fitten from the right side of the garment
• guide basting- used to mark straight the center back of the garment or guide in sewing a piece of material
• back stitch- strong that can be substituted for machine stitching as it looks like it is done in a sewing machine
• hemming stitch- used to lock the folds of the garment
• embroidery- the word derived from the old french embroider meaning edge or border
• embroidery- art of stitching
• applique- art of cutting out one piece of material and sewing it on to another piece
• cross stitch- this work is like needle painting of simple cross stitch to create the design
• fabric, thread, needles, preparation- materials
• monogram- initial or monograms may be put on towels, shirts and personal things using sating stitch
• needle point- method that involves filling in of a ready marked picture or design in plain canvas
• crochet- crocheting was the favorite past time of most women because they could create beautiful curtains and bedspread for their homes
• ch- chain
• dc- double chain
• .- repeat form
• rnd- round
• sc- single crochet
• sl/st- slip stitch
• st- stitch
• yo- yarn over