Using Basic Tools In Embroidery Flashcards
Method used for designing a cloth using a needle and a thread
Embroidery
Traditional fabric used in Taal and Batangas
Piña and jusi
Five characteristics of hand embroidery in Taal
Makinis
Pino
Masinsin
Mabintog
Matibay
Most important criteria of beauty in embroidery
Makinis
Smooth and even quality of embroidery stitches
Makinis
Fine quality of embroidery stitches
Pino
Design composed of fine and delicate shapes that are not scattered all over the fabric
Masinsin
Complex and voluminous quality of embroidery design
Mabintog
Durable
Matibay
Technique used to decorate fabrics
Hand embroidery
Sharp needle with a long eye suitable for different types of thread
Crewel
Heavy embroidery needle with a wide eye that is recommended for very thick threads
Chenille
Used to hold the fabric in preparation for sewing
Dressmaker’s pin
Three types of fabric markers
Embroidery transfer pencil
Tailor’s chalk
Washable marker
Used for drawing design on the paper
Embroidery transfer pencil
Used for temporary marking and is easy to remove
Tailor’s chalk
Used to mark the design directly on the fabric and removed by sponging with water
Washable marker
Used in embroidery to keep the fabric in place
Frames
Useful for hand stitching small pieces and machine embroidery
Hoop frames
Hoop frames are also called as
Tambour frames
Raw silk
Jusi
High-end fabric
Piña
Three types of embroidery fabrics
Background fabric
Fabrics for appliqué
Evenweave fabric
Chosen depending on the type or embroidery design
Background fabric
Can be applied to adorn a background or to add texture and create subtle relief effects
Fabrics for appliqué
Made up of cotton and linen and used for counted-thread techniques
Evenweave fabric
Come in a variety of colors and thickness
Threads
Type of threads
Wool threads
Cotton and linen threads
Rayon threads
Metal threads
Thick and suitable for canvas embroidery
Wool threads
Used for counted-thread work
Cotton and linen
Lustrous threads that come in a large color range and is suitable for hand and machine embroidery
Rayon threads
Used traditionally but are adapted in contemporary work and are metal or metallic looking threads
Metal threads
