tle 1 Flashcards
ornamentation of textiles
embroidery
introduced by ______in the__century
dutch,16th
used to measure short distance
gauge
use for measuring more that one foot distance
tape measure
made from metal or plastic to protect he middle finger
thimble
used to keep the fabric stretched
stiletto or embroidery hoop
small ,sharp used for fine work
embroidery scissor
used for easier threading
needle threader
fine powder used in pricking method
pounce
short pieces of steel
embroidery needle
used for most standard embroidery 1-10 size
crewel
for use in heavier yarns 13 -26 size
chenille
blunt rather than sharp 13-26 size
tapestry needle
used for pricking and pouncing methods
water color brush
place for pins and needles
pin cushion
used for tracing
tracing paper
used to keep the tools
sewing box
to keep work clean and fresh
bag
sometimes refer to as cloth
fabric
includes tightly woven fabrics and has a relatively smooth surface
common weave
intended for hardanger embroidery
even weave
commonly used by beginners
basket weave
is available in various types. They differ in terms of texture, fiber content, number of strands and colors.
thread
when a cone falls onto the floor, the point of impact can “dent” the thread, resulting in a weak spot (or spots) that can ultimately lead to problems as the thread travels toward the needle.
thread dent
Threads, especially rayon, will fade when exposed to sunlight for extended periods of time. If your threads are stored on a window sill or anywhere that sunlight can strike them full force,
discoloring and fading
threads that sit out exposed to the elements are prone to ________buildup?
lint build up
In addition to discoloring and fading, excessive exposure to sunlight can dry out the thread and lead to ________?
brittleness
often used to outline a design
back stitch
a single detached stitch used for filling a design area
bullion stitch
one of the more popular stitches for out lining
chain stitch
formed by crossing arms
cross stitch
a stitch with a loop and stitches evenly worked on both left and right sides of a design area.
feather stitch
kind of a filling stitch
fishbone
single detatched stitch primarlily used for filling holes
french knot
basic overlapping stitch
herringbone stitch
resembles a flower
lazy daisy chain stitch
a very decorative stitch and can be experimented with threads for various colors over borders. Close layers of this stitch can create wonderful effects on a pattern.
looped stitch
easiest stitch for outlining
running stitch
solid filling stitch
satin stitch
done using quite thick threads
split
also known as rice grain stitch
seed stitch
outline stitch
stem stitch
