Tools and Materilas. in Embroiderydocx

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?
Read the information sheet very well, then find out how much you can remember and
how much you learned.
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Embroidery is the ornamentation textiles and other materials with needle work for
personal used and decoration not only at home but for office as well. The term
embroidery is an English word derived from French embroiders which means edge
and border
Embroidery reached its highest development during the middle ages. The
nuns in the convents were the first to make articles with embroidery work during
their leisure time. Since then, it became so popular that women started to enjoy it,
creating designs of their own. In the beginning embroideries were done by hand.
But since the advent of technology and the invention of the sewing machine, people
are now engaged in the machine embroidery.
Today, because of the fast growth of the industry, elegance of designs and
fineness of workmanship, Filipinos export articles with embroidery work.
Embroidery work is best achieved if correct tools and materials are used. Tools
refer to small or handy devices/instruments used in sewing while materials or
supplies are those that are consumed in finishing a project.
Below are the tools and materials use in Embroidery its uses and maintenance.
TOOLS
1. Gauge use to measure short distance
2. Tape Measure use fir measuring more than one foot distance or
materials.
Prepared by:
3. Thimbles- made from metal or plastic, protect the middle finger and
push the needle while doing your embroidery work. This come in sizes 6
(small) to 12 (large)
4. Embroidery Hoop/Stiletto made of wood, bone, metal or plastic use to

make eyelets in the fabric to be embroidered. It is also use to keep the
fabric stretched while embroidery stitches are applied on the design.
5. Embroidery scissor- is small, sharp and pointed-good for fine work use
for trimming scallops, clipping threads, and cutting large eyelets.
7. Needle Threader- is use for easier threading especially by those

sewers with poor eyesight.
8.Pounce- is fine powder used in transferring design by pricking method
9. Embroidery needle- a short pieces of steel with a fine point at one end and a
little opening or eye at the other. The kind of embroidery work to do and the kind of thread
to use are two things to be considered in choosing your needle.
Needles should always have a fine tip so that they can easily move in and out of
the fabric. Do not use a needle which is bent, without a point or rusty. This will affect the
regularity and neatness of work. Protect your needles by storing them in a needle case.
to sharpen needles or make pins last longer by rubbing them with an abrasive material
such as sandpaper or heavy wool.
Keep in mind that pins and needles are one of the most inexpensive notions used.
Simple care and knowing when to discard them are key. It is recommended to discard
your needle after eight hours of use; usually when threads or fibers start breaking and
you feel it pulling on your fabric instead of gliding through it.
Kinds of Needles
a. Crewell- sizes 1-10 are sharp-pointed, medium length with large

eyes for easy threading they are used for most standard embroidery stitchery
b. Chenille- sizes 13-26 are also sharp-pointed needles but they

are thicker and longer and have larger eyes. They are that types of
needles appropriate for embroidery that is worked with heavier yarns.
c. Tapestry needle- is from sizes 13 -26. They are similar in size to

chenille but are blunt rather than sharp. This makes them best for thread-
counting embroidery and for the needle point as well.
10. Pin cushion- a place for pins and needles.
11. Sewing box- use to keep together the embroidery tools and materials
12. Water color brush- use for transferring the design using pricking
and pouncing methods.
MATERIALS
1. Fabric- sometimes referred to as cloth, are of great variety and they differ in material,
weight, weave, design, color, and finish.
Three types of Fabric

a. Common weave- includes most tightly woven fabrics with a
relatively smooth surface like linen, wool and cotton. They are best
used for articles with decorative stitches.
b. Even-weave- are intended for hardanger embroidery

since the number of threads per square inch is same for both warp
and woof.
c. Basket weave- is commonly used by beginners and ramie

linen by those who have been used to this embroidery. It supplies
guidelines for cross stitch and smocking having an evenly spaced
pattern like gingham cloth and polka dots.
All fabrics should be prewashed before using them for quilting or embroidery. The
filler that is used in the fabric can cause havoc if it is not removed by washing prior to
working with the fabric.
2. Thread- is available in various types. They differ in terms of
texture, fiber content, number of strands and colors. Threads are usually
coded in numbers and color names. They can be bought in skeins, balls or
spools. The color of the thread should suit the color and texture of the
design and the fabric to be embroiders.
Proper Care of Embroidery Thread
As one of the most essential elements to the stitching process, it's important to
ensure proper and careful care of embroidery thread. Store it properly under controlled
conditions to avoid the following issues:
Thread dents—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. This is a common problem for those that store unused
cones on top of their machine. Those cones will “walk” across the machine table due to
the vibration of sewing and ultimately end up on the floor.
Discoloring and fading—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, you risk fading and discoloring.
Lint buildup—Threads that sit out, exposed to the elements of your shop’s
environment, are prone to dust and lint building up. Over time, such buildup can sink
down into the threads. When the thread travels through the upper thread path, it takes
the crud with it, dispensing it along the way onto critical surfaces (such as tensioners)
that need to remain clean and smooth. The end result will be inconsistent upper thread
tension and possible thread breaks.
Brittleness—In addition to discoloring and fading, excessive exposure to sunlight can

dry out the thread and lead to brittleness in the fibers. Obviously, this will weaken the
thread and lead to excessive thread breaks.
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Let us determine how much you have learned about the use of basic tools in
embroidery. Take this test.
Direction: Match column A with column B. Write only the letter of the correct answer on
separate sheet of paper
A B
1. It is an ornamentation of textiles and other materials with a. Crewell

needlework.
2. It is use to measure more than one foot distance. b. Embroidery
3. A tool use for transferring the design when using pricking c. Gauge
and pouncing method.
4. A tool in embroidery that is used to keep the fabric d. Needle threader
stretched while embroidery stitches are applied on the
design.
5. A fine powder used in transferring design by pricking e. Pin cushion
method.
6. A type of needle used for most standard embroidery f. Pounce
stitchery.
7. A tool used to keep pins and needles in place g. Stiletto
8. It is use for easier threading especially by those sewers h. Tapestry
with poor eyesight
9. Use to protect the middle finger and push the needle i. Tape measure
while doing embroidery work
10. It is use to measure short distances j. Thimble
k. Water color brush

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WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?

4. Embroidery Hoop/Stiletto made of wood, bone, metal or plastic use to

7. Needle Threader- is use for easier threading especially by those

8.Pounce- is fine powder used in transferring design by pricking method

a. Crewell- sizes 1-10 are sharp-pointed, medium length with large

b. Chenille- sizes 13-26 are also sharp-pointed needles but they

c. Tapestry needle- is from sizes 13 -26. They are similar in size to

10. Pin cushion- a place for pins and needles.

Three types of Fabric

b. Even-weave- are intended for hardanger embroidery

c. Basket weave- is commonly used by beginners and ramie

Proper Care of Embroidery Thread

Brittleness—In addition to discoloring and fading, excessive exposure to sunlight can

1. It is an ornamentation of textiles and other materials with a. Crewell

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