Embroidery is an elegant and minute art work done in fabric. It depends on a harmonious working partnership between ground fabric and threads, with the stitches being worked from a needle of the correct gauge.
Fabrics
The most suitable fabric are cotton lawn, linens and silks. printed fabrics and woven designs can also be used.
Threads
Threads normally used for free style embroidery depend on the end product. It is advisable to purchase a large quantity of thread at the same time, since any slight change in dye lots might be noticeable in the finished work. some threads suitable to use in anchor
1.Anchor stranded cotton (Art, 4625)
It is available in 294 vibrant shades loosely twisted thread with lustrous mercerized finish.
2.Anchor Multicolor stranded cotton (Art, 4615)
It is available in 7 shades. It heips to create exquisitely shaded special effects without changing colors.
3.Anchor stranded metalli skeins (Art, 4652M)
It is available in six shad es which can be easily separated in to two or more strands as per need.
4.Anchor pearl cotton No 8 (Art, 4591)
It is available in 72 shades of 10gm balls. It gives an embossed look.
Needles
Needles comes in variety of types and size. Needles are given number. Higher the number finer the needle.
Hoops(Rings)
It is good to use rings to hold fabric during stitching, Since stitch tension can be kept even and consistent. It is available in different diameter ranging from 4-12 inches and it is made of either wood or plastic. It is usually round in shape. A square (Tapestry) frame is available It has two rollers at the end for adjustment.
Types of Stitches
Tips and Tricks
1. Ensure end of thread has been cut cleanly
2. If it difficult to pass thread through hole wet the thread at one end and flatten it between two fingers. Then insert into the hole left by needle.
3. It is important to secure the thread so that embroidery stitches don't come undone. Put knots at the beginning and ending.
4. After working trim away any excess thread at the back.
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