Tle stitches /embroidery tools

• What is a gauge used for in embroidery?

  Measuring short spaces.
• What is the purpose of an embroidery hoop?

  To keep the fabric taut while working with embroidery.
• What is a tape measure used for?

  Measuring size or distance.
• What are embroidery scissors designed for?

  Cutting sewing thread or fabric in tight areas.
• What is the function of a thimble?


  To protect the finger that pushes the needle in sewing.
• What does a needle threader do?

  It puts a thread through the eye of a needle.
• What is a pin cushion used for?

  To store pins or needles and keep them organized.
• What is pounce in embroidery?

  A fine powder for making stenciled patterns.
• What is tracing paper used for?

  To transfer clothing patterns to fabric by tracing.
• What is the purpose of a watercolor brush in embroidery?

  To transfer the design in pricking and pouncing.
• What is the function of a bag in embroidery?

  To keep small sewing tools when not in use.
• What is a sewing box designed to hold?

  Sewing tools and accessories.
• What is thread made from?

  Cotton, silk, and other materials.
• What is an embroidery needle?

  A long thin metal needle with an eye for accommodating threads or yarns.
• What is fabric produced from?

  Weaving cotton, nylon, wool, silk, or other threads together.
• What is the back stitch commonly used for?


  Outlining a design.
• What does the chain stitch create?

  A chain-like pattern with a series of looped stitches.
• What is the running stitch considered?

  The easiest stitch used for outlining design.
• What is the cross-stitch known for?

  Forming an X-shaped pattern.
• What is the seed stitch also known as?

  Seeding stitch, rice grain, or isolated back stitch.
• What is the purpose of a French knot?


  To create the eyes of an embroidered face or center of a flower.
• What is the bullion stitch used for?

  Filling in the design area and creating an outline.
• What does the satin stitch do?

  Covers the design area with solid long straight stitches.
• What is the herringbone stitch used for?

  Making borders.
• What is the split stitch used for?

  Outlining or filling in a design area.
• What is the stem stitch used for?

  Outlining flower stems and filling in the design area.
• What characterizes the feather stitch?


  Loops evenly done on both sides of the design area.
• What is the lazy daisy chain stitch used for?

  Making loops resembling the petals of a flower.
• What is the fish bone stitch ideal for?

  Making leaves or feathers with a plated effect in the center.
• What is the looped stitch used for?

  Making borders and experimenting with different colors of thread.
• What are the steps to create a back stitch?

  1. Bring the thread through A and take it in through B.
  2. Bring the thread through C and take it in through B.
  3. Bring the thread through D and take it in through C.
  4. Continue this pattern to finish the design.
• What are the main embroidery stitches and their uses?

  • Back Stitch: Outlining designs
  • Chain Stitch: Filling design areas
  • Running Stitch: Outlining designs
  • Cross Stitch: Borders and filling designs
  • Seed Stitch: Filling design areas
  • French Knot: Creating eyes or flower centers
  • Bullion Stitch: Filling and outlining designs
  • Satin Stitch: Covering design areas
  • Herringbone Stitch: Making borders
  • Split Stitch: Outlining or filling designs
  • Stem Stitch: Outlining stems and filling designs
  • Feather Stitch: Loops on both sides
  • Lazy Daisy Chain: Petal-like loops
  • Fish Bone Stitch: Leaves or feathers
  • Looped Stitch: Borders with color experimentation
• What are the tools and materials used in embroidery?

  • Gauge: Measuring short spaces
  • Embroidery Hoop: Keeping fabric taut
  • Tape Measure: Measuring size or distance
  • Embroidery Scissors: Cutting thread in tight areas
  • Thimble: Protecting fingers
  • Needle Threader: Threading needles
  • Pin Cushion: Storing pins/needles
  • Pounce: Making stenciled patterns
  • Tracing Paper: Transferring patterns
  • Watercolor Brush: Transferring designs
  • Bag: Storing small tools
  • Sewing Box: Holding tools/accessories
  • Thread: Fine strands for sewing
  • Embroidery Needle: Long needle for threads
  • Fabric: Cloth made from threads
• Embroidery scissors - used to cut threads, flosses, and fabrics
• Thimble - protects your finger when pushing the needle into the fabric
• Needle threade - helps thread the needle easily
• Pin cushion - holds pins and needles