In recent times and modern-day fashion,
embroidery has become the go-to choice for designers, artists celebrities, and
individuals who have a knack for beautiful things. It seems just like
yesterday when embroidery was just for the old and nothing more. Now beyond the
regular wall arts and flower designs, embroidery has evolved to something
amazing.
The question that brings to mind now is, what
exactly is embroidery? In simple terms, embroidery is the technique of
beautifying materials and fabrics with the aid of a needle attached to a thread
or yarn. Beyond the use of yarn and thread, other materials like beads,
pearls, and quills can also be integrated into embroidery.
Most recently, embroidery is commonly seen on
blankets, denim, caps, socks, and many more. There is a wide range of yarn and
thread colours you can use to enjoy embroidery.
Different types of embroidery.
Making amazing designs with your hand can be
satisfying, and nothing gives you that satisfaction more than embroidery. Embroidering
is dynamic which makes it much more fun, there are different types of
embroidery, yes they may have some similarities but they are not the same. Some
of the different types of embroidery include:
Fish
Scale Embroidery: This type of embroidery uses
fish scales especially the goldfish, to make designs. Velvet is the usual
recipient of this type of embroidery. Using this style, the fish scale is made
ready and then holes are being made on them mostly at the base of the scales.
When that is done, they can then be stitched to whatever fabric you like.
Patchwork
Embroidery: This style entails, using small pieces
of fabrics, these fabrics are well arranged at the base of a different other
fabric. Usually, they are creatively arranged. Hand or machine stitches
can be employed in this type of embroidery. Mainly quilts are the recipient of
this style as this method is employed to decorate them.
White
work Embroidery: Interestingly, as the name
suggests, this style is usually used on white fabrics having white floss. It is
also famed as the FLW (French Laid Work). This style typically embraces more
than one or two other styles of embroidery e.g. the shadow work.
Shadow
Work Embroidery: This type of embroidery is employed on
transparent or semitransparent fabrics, it engages herringbone stitch. This
makes the shadow work design stand out in a very clear manner on the fabric.
Semi-sheer , sheer and lightweight fabrics like voile, organdie muslin etc. is
the usual recipients of this style.
Candle
wicking Embroidery: This style has been tagged
as a substitute method for the white work style. Commonly employed in
this style is a heavy unbleached cotton being thread on unbleached muslin. It
is regarded as a "traditional embroidery method" this is because this
style typically employs an old technique called "colonial knot".
Embroidery can be fun and learning it
shouldn't be difficult. Interestingly it doesn't require any burdensome time or
money investment. If you are looking for a cost-effective hobby to pick up then
this is just the right thing.
Unlike other hobbies that can be
time-consuming and money demanding, embroidery offers a cost-effective and
stress-free hobby. You don't need much to start. The more you practice the
better you become.
You can try out all the styles and select one
that suits you best.