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    Basic Tools in Embroidery

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    Embroidery was introduced to the Philippines by Spanish nuns during colonization and has grown in popularity. Traditionally done by hand, the invention of the sewing machine led to more machine embroidery. Correct tools and materials are needed for quality embroidery work, including gauges, tape measures, thimbles, embroidery hoops, scissors, needle threaders, pounce powder, embroidery needles in various sizes, watercolor brushes, pin cushions, tracing paper, sewing kits, and bags for storing projects.

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    Basic Tools in Embroidery

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    Embroidery was introduced to the Philippines by Spanish nuns during colonization and has grown in popularity. Traditionally done by hand, the invention of the sewing machine led to more machine embroidery. Correct tools and materials are needed for quality embroidery work, including gauges, tape measures, thimbles, embroidery hoops, scissors, needle threaders, pounce powder, embroidery needles in various sizes, watercolor brushes, pin cushions, tracing paper, sewing kits, and bags for storing projects.

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    Embroidery was introduced to the Philippines by Spanish nuns during colonization and has grown in popularity. Traditionally done by hand, the invention of the sewing machine led to more machine embroidery. Correct tools and materials are needed for quality embroidery work, including gauges, tape measures, thimbles, embroidery hoops, scissors, needle threaders, pounce powder, embroidery needles in various sizes, watercolor brushes, pin cushions, tracing paper, sewing kits, and bags for storing projects.

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    Basic Tools in Embroidery

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    Embroidery was introduced to the Philippines by Spanish nuns during colonization and has grown in popularity. Traditionally done by hand, the invention of the sewing machine led to more machine embroidery. Correct tools and materials are needed for quality embroidery work, including gauges, tape measures, thimbles, embroidery hoops, scissors, needle threaders, pounce powder, embroidery needles in various sizes, watercolor brushes, pin cushions, tracing paper, sewing kits, and bags for storing projects.

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    BASIC TOOLS IN

    EMBROIDERY
    TLE 8
    Embroidery was introduced by the Spanish nuns during the Spanish
    colonization in the Philippines. Since then, women had been creating
    embroidery designs due to its popularity. Embroideries usually done by
    hand until people are now engaged to machine embroidery due to the
    invention of the sewing machine. Now, because of the fast growth of the
    industry, designs and workmanship, Filipinos has been exporting articles
    with embroidery work. Embroidery is best achieved if correct tools and
    materials are used.
    TOOLS IN
    EMBROIDERY
    Gauge – A tool that is used to measure short distances.

    Tape Measure – A flexible ruler that is used to measure


    size or distance. It consists of ribbon cloth, plastic, fibre
    glass or metal strip with linear-measurement markings.

    Thimbles – It can be made of metal or plastic. Wearing a


    thimble prevents discomfort and pushes the needle while
    embroidering.
    Embroidery hoop/stiletto – Made of wood, bone, metal, or
    plastic. It is used to make eyelets in the fabric to be
    embroidered. It is also used to keep the fabric stretched
    while embroidery stitches are applied to the design.

    Embroidery scissors – A small, sharp, and pointed tool that


    is used for trimming scallops, clipping threads and cutting
    large eyelets.

    Needle threader – A tool for helping to put thread through


    the eye of the needle, also used for those who are having
    poor eyesight.
    Pounce – A fine powder used in transferring design by
    using the Prick and Pounce method.

    Embroidery needles – A short pieces of steel with a fine


    point at one end and a little opening or eye at the other.
    Types of Needles:

    Crewel – Sharp-pointed, medium length with large eyes for


    easy threading. Crewel needle sizes ranged from 1-10.

    Chenille – Thicker, longer, larger eyed, sharp-pointed


    needles that can be worked for heavier yarns. Chenille
    needle sizes ranged from 13 to 26.

    Tapestry – Blunt and sharp needles used for thread-


    counting embroidery and the needle point. Tapestry needles
    shares the same sizes as Chenille needles, which is 13-26.
    Watercolor brushes – A tool used for transferring the
    design using the Prick and Pounce method.

    Pin cushion – A tool used to store pins or needles with their


    heads to take them hold easily, collect and keep them
    organized.

    Tracing paper – Used to trace designs to transfer to an


    another piece of paper or canvas.
    Sewing kit – A small package containing needles, scissors,
    thimbles, pin cushions and others.

    Bag – To keep work clean and fresh. It is used to hold your


    work when not busy on it.

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