Embroidery involves using a needle and thread to decorate fabric with stitches according to a design pattern. There are many different types of stitches that can be used, each serving a different purpose. The quality of embroidery depends on factors like the fineness of stitches, the design pattern, and the skill of the embroiderer. Some traditional embroidery styles from India include Phulkari, Kantha, Kashmiri, and Chikankari embroidery.
Embroidery involves using a needle and thread to decorate fabric with stitches according to a design pattern. There are many different types of stitches that can be used, each serving a different purpose. The quality of embroidery depends on factors like the fineness of stitches, the design pattern, and the skill of the embroiderer. Some traditional embroidery styles from India include Phulkari, Kantha, Kashmiri, and Chikankari embroidery.
Embroidery involves using a needle and thread to decorate fabric with stitches according to a design pattern. There are many different types of stitches that can be used, each serving a different purpose. The quality of embroidery depends on factors like the fineness of stitches, the design pattern, and the skill of the embroiderer. Some traditional embroidery styles from India include Phulkari, Kantha, Kashmiri, and Chikankari embroidery.
Embroidery involves using a needle and thread to decorate fabric with stitches according to a design pattern. There are many different types of stitches that can be used, each serving a different purpose. The quality of embroidery depends on factors like the fineness of stitches, the design pattern, and the skill of the embroiderer. Some traditional embroidery styles from India include Phulkari, Kantha, Kashmiri, and Chikankari embroidery.
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Embroidery:
It is a simple technique which involves very basic
things like needle and thread and stitches are laid on the fabric according to the design pattern.
Embroidery is an art of handicraft and decorating fabric with design stitches in strands of threads using a needle. Embroidery may also incorporate other material such as metals, pearls, beads, quilts, and sequins.
The quality of the embroidery depends upon the fineness of the stitch, design pattern and the skill involved.
VARIOUS STITCHES AND THEIR USES The stitches used to create beautiful embroidery designs (manual) are Cross Stitch Couched Stitch Chain Stitch Button Hole Stitch Satin Stitch Overlaid Stitch Knot Stitch Split Stitch Back Stitch & Laced Back Stitch Stem Stitch Other Useful Stitches Cross Stitch: It is the most basic method of covering the textile surface and was commonly used for needle work carpets from the 17 th century onwards as a durable and quick ground stitch.
Couched Stitch: It is an economical way of placing all the expensive embroidery thread on the front of the fabric where it will be seen, without wasting the thread on back side. In earlier times when real gold was used as an embroidery thread, this stitch was mostly used. The other advantage of this stitch is that it rapidly covers large area of fabric. Threads are laid on the cloth and tacked down at right angles with a self colored thread at intervals. This technique is used exclusively with metal threads that are expensive and difficult to thread through a needle and through cloth. Raised work or stump work is a variation of couched stitching in which a layer of wadding is laid underneath the couched thread, creating a three dimensional effect.
Chain Stitch: It was used extensively in India, Turkey and Iran. It is worked by stretching the fabric tightly over a frame and piercing it with a sharp hook to pull the thread though the fabric.
Button hole Stitch: It is used to finish of the raw edges such as button hole but can also be used as a decorative stitch when the stitches are built up in rows. Patterns are created by leaving gaps in the stitches. SATIN STITCH
The satin stitch is also known as even stitch, because the stitches can be arranged in regular flat rows, without overlapping or gaps left between rows of stitching. This stitch is used for making floral designs and also for covering large areas to make a foundation layer on which other pattern can be superimposed. In satin stitch the lustrous threads can be laid horizontally, vertically or diagonally at a 45-degree angle.
A variation of satin stitch is open fish bone stitch, which is used primarily to embroider branches, leaves, animal fur and birds feather. OVERLAID STITCH This very versatile stitch is formed with a foundation layer of plain satin or one of its variations, after which patterns in geometric or circular format are stitched on top. The couched gold threads, sequins, beads or buttons can be added, if required. KNOT STITCH This stitch is known under several names, including Pekin knot, Chinese knot, Seed stitch, blind stitch and forbidden stitch. The technique produces a knot that can be applied in various ways, as an outline, to fill a design, to depict the stamens of flower or in combination with other stitches. The general method of work is to twist the thread once or twice around the needle to produce a knot.It is important to note a few points when using this stitch. It may be worked clockwise or anticlockwise, to accommodate the design. The fineness, thickness, quality and type of thread that is used determine the quality and look of the finished embroidery. Second and subsequent rows of knots are laid between stitches of the previous row to form a neat and solid stitched area, with no gap. The direction at which the needle enters the fabric determines the angle of the stitch. It is therefore important to maintain the same stitching direction in order to produce a neat and uniform finish. SPLIT STITCH This stitch offers a quick and easy way of filling large areas of a design. It is also used as an outline, especially when flowers are embroider with satin stitch. BACK STITCH This produces a neat line and is used on its own to embroider curved and long lines, such as hair or fish fins, or in other decorative combinations.
LACED BACK STITCH This stitch, also known as binding stitch, is similar to stem stitch, except that it is more solid and durable. Laced back stitch is used to embroider pillow cover and curtains for doors. It is a very simple stitch. Back stitch is laid as a foundation and this is then laced with another thread of the same colour or a different shade.
STEM STITCH The Chinese name for this stitch is gun stitch. It is also referred to as rolling stitch, rod like stitch and used to embroider the stems of plants, flowers, branches or any part of the design that requires linear effect. The stem stitch is also used as a filling stitch. It works well when used to stitch a tree trunk as it creates a solid, textured effect, similar to that of split stitch. OTHER USEFUL STITCHES These stitches with an open appearance include fly stitch, feather stitch, fern stitch and pine needle stitch.
FLY STITCH
FEATHER STITCH
FERN STITCH
PINE NEEDLE STITCH
Popular Embroideries (Traditional): Phulkari Embroidery Kantha Embroidery Kashmiri Embroidery Chikankari Embroidery Phulkari Embroidery: The traditional Punjabi embroidery art is phulkari. The phulkari ward means growing flowers. This embroidery form true to its name includes only floral motifs in bright colors. The phulkari with very intricate floral patterns is called Bagh that means garden. There are a variety of phulkari such as Vari-da-bagh, Ghunghat bagh, Bhawan bagh.
Kantha Embroidery: A Kantha is a type of delicate embroidery sari popular in West Bengal, India. Women in Bengal typically use old saris and cloth and layer them with kantha stitch to make a light blanket or bedspread, especially for children. There are a variety of Kantha such as Oaar Kantha, Sujani Kantha, Rumal Kantha etc.
Kashmiri Embroidery: Kashmiri embroidery, also known as Kashida, has definitely been inspired by the beautiful natural surroundings of Kashmir. Wool or cotton is the base cloth used. Most often they are in shades of white or some similar light shade. Sozni embroidery, Papier- mache embroidery, and ari or hook embroidery are individual styles of Kashmiri embroidery. The motifs of flowers, creepers and chinar leaves, mango etc. are the most common for this embroidery. ones. The whole pattern is created using one or two embroidery stitch styles.
Chikankari Embroidery: Chikankari was nurtured in Uttar Pradesh and primarily in Luck now. The work is done on very fine muslin and now on georgette and chiffon and other fine fabrics. It is more suited for the outerwear but these days there are certain exclusive creations using Chikan work in Cushion covers, pillow covers etc. Traditionally Chicknkari is the white thread embroidery done on the white muslin or mulmul. In this the herringbone stitch or Bakhiya as called locally is worked on the wrong side of the cloth. Looking on the right side the effect is that of the shadows between the double running stitch.
TYPE OF STITCHES IN WINGS EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE The stitches used to create beautiful embroidery designs (machine) are MANUAL STITCH RUNNING STITCH SATIN STITCH STEP STITCH ZIG-ZAG STITCH SATIN SERIAL STITCH PIPING STITCH PHOTO STITCH CROSS STITCH
FUNCTION OF STITCHES
MANUAL STITCH
Manual stitch is the most simple & basic stitch in which a straight line connects the nodes that are added. The stitch can be placed exactly at the desired position. The changeable parameter in this type of stitches are-
The maximum length. The style of stitch.
RUNNING STITCHES
Running stitch can be defined as a smooth curve that connects the nodes which are added. It is one of the most common stitch type in the embroidery life cycle. Running stitch can be made by simply punching on the working area and creating the shape as required for the embroidery.
The changeable parameter in this type of stitches are-
Length of stitch Fix & lock (at start & end of the object) The offset of stitches according to the punching curve Repeats (as per requirement) Style of stitch (Choose default styles or create Tools menu) Incline (Useful for punching small objects) Sequins (add sequins to the running design) Sequins Technique (Star, Forward, backward, bunch etc) Skip Sequins (Select no. of sequins to be skipped) Closest Point (Connection of the current object) RUNNING PLAIN RUNNING WITH STYLE RUNNING WITH SEQUINS SATIN STITCHES
In this type of stitch, a smooth curve connects the nodes that are added and the total path & figured area is filled by the stitches. The most important thing in using satin is that node point are added in pairs. The program automatically adds the direction of stitches which connect a pair of nodes. The direction of stitches can be edited independently of node placements.
SATIN PLAIN The changeable parameter in this type of stitches are-
Density (Distance between Stitches in mm) Type of underlay (Tacking, single/Double, Zigzag, Cross) Fix & lock (at start & end of the object) Corners (needed in case of steep change in direction) % of compensation (Satin width longer than the outline) % of random width (To avoid overlapping of stitches) Style selection (Choose default styles) Pattern Selection (Choose default patterns) Length of Pattern (Pattern length can be specified in mm) Short/Long stitch (Steep change in the direction of satin) Half pitch compensation (at the start & end of the Satin) SATIN WITH STYLE STEP STITCHES
In order to create a step stitch object we have to specify first the direction of stitches & after this the outline which will be filled by the step stitches. The direction of the step can be set with the first two nodes.
The changeable parameter in this type of stitches are-
Density (Distance between Stitch in mm) Length of stitch Type of underlay (Tacking, single/Double, Zigzag, Cross) Fix & lock (at start & end of the object) Square end (on the edge of the step) % of compensation % of random width Length of gradient Style selection
STEP WITH STYLE STEP PLAIN ZIG-ZAG STITCHES
It is vary similar to satin stitches & look like very same as satin. In this case, a smooth curve connects the nodes that are added. The most important thing in using satin is that node point are added in pairs. The program automatically adds the direction of stitches which connect a pair of nodes. The direction of stitches can be edited independently of node placements. The changeable parameter in this type of stitches are-
Density (Distance between Stitches in mm) Type of underlay (Tacking, single/Double, Zigzag, Cross) Fix & lock (at start & end of the object) Corners (needed in case of steep change in direction) % of compensation (Satin width longer than the outline) % of random width (To avoid overlapping of stitches) Style selection (Choose default styles) Pattern Selection (Choose default patterns) Length of Pattern (Pattern length can be specified in mm) Short/Long stitch (Steep change in the direction of satin) Half pitch compensation (at the start & end of the Satin)
ZIG-ZAG STITCH SATIN SERIAL
The satin serial stitch is defined by a smooth curve which connects the nodes that are added. It is a very useful stitch which is mainly used to create borders in step shapes & outline objects.
The most important thing in using satin serial is that single curve made of node points are to be added and the program automatically creates the satin bar with constant width. The changeable parameter in this type of stitches are-
Density (Distance between Stitches in mm) Width of satin bar Type of underlay (Tacking, single/Double, Zigzag, Cross) Fix & lock (at start & end of the object) Corners (needed in case of steep change in direction) Offset of Satin serial % of random width (To avoid overlapping of stitches) Style selection (Choose default styles) Pattern Selection (Choose default patterns) Length of Pattern (Pattern length can be specified in mm) Short/Long stitch (Steep change in the direction of satin) Half pitch compensation (at the start & end of the Satin) variable pitch Closest point SATIN SERIAL PLAIN SATIN SERIAL WITH STYLE PIPING STITCHES
In piping stitch a smooth curve connects the node that are added. The most important thing in using piping stitch is that node point are added in pairs just like Satin or Zigzag. The program automatically adds the direction of stitches which connect a pair of nodes. The direction of stitches can be edited independently of node placements. The changeable parameter in this type of stitches are-
Density (Distance between Stitches in mm) Stitch length Fix & lock (at start & end of the object) Stitch type (Chain/Loop) % of random width (To avoid overlapping of stitches) Style selection (Choose default styles) Pattern Selection (Choose default patterns) Short/Long stitch (Steep change in the direction of satin) Closest point PIPING STITCHES PHOTO STITCHES
This type of stitch is very rarely used. The outline of the objects can be punched in photo stitches. The program automatically recognizes the graduation of colours of any backdrop image & sets fill stitches on it. The fill stitches are satin bars that cover the backdrop image area.
The changeable parameter in this type of stitches are-
Width of the satin bars Starting density of satin bars which cover the backdrop Negative function (Invert photo stitches & get opposite results) Compensation (% width of satin stitch bars according to out line width) Gamma function (adjust brightness of mid tone stitches. The gamma value range is 0.5 to 4.5)
PHOTO STITCHES CROSS STITCHES
With this type of stitch any design can be created having cross marks. When the cross stitch type is selected and diziting tool of the Modes tool bar is clicked, the mouse becomes a pencil. With click and drag the area (rectangle) can be selected covered with cross stitch.
The changeable parameter in this type of stitches are-
Width of cross stitch Height of cross stitch Fix & lock (at start & end of the object) Repeats Short/Long stitch Closest point