Hand embroidery has already gone through so many years of existence. From generation to generation, this art of stitching has even grown further and has reached a particular height in popularity among hobbyists. Embroidery started as far back as the early Egyptians, and the Zhou Dynasty of China.
However, studies and researches proved that this art also exists on many primitive cultures in many parts of the world. Most of the time, embroidery are made for use in clothing and other household furnishes. In the early days, the type of embroidery and the fabric that is used designate a certain level in the society. But as civilization matures, this art remains to be a productive hobby for all.
All arts of embroidery started with hand embroidery. From this, people have invented so many other arts on cloth such as machine embroidery, weaving, cross stitching, and many more.
Today, there are already millions of hobbyists that are so fond of hand embroidery. But before they have started, they get to know the essential things that are needed for this art. These are the following;
1. Fabric
The fabric is one primary requirement in hand embroidery. The cloth serves as the canvas of the art where the threads are being stitched to form an image or a design. Basically, fabrics are woven cloths of whatever quality or appearance. Sometimes, animal leathers are used as the canvas of the embroidery. Actually, all soft objects that has a texture and specification of a cloth that can be used as a garment or household furnishes can be stitched using hand embroidery.
Here are some famous fabrics that are often used by embroiderers:
ME32F Belfast Linen Fabric this is usually used in doing cross stitches and Blackwork embroidery because of its natural uneven threads. These are also used for bed coverings and furniture dresses.
ME32F Etamin 32 Count Cotton Fabric This fabric is known for its soft and smooth texture. This is said to be very ideal for hand embroidery because of the visible patterns in the fabrics and holes that make stitching so easy.
Kid Leather because of the texture of this fabric, it is advisable to use machine rather than hand embroidery. However, this can still be use in hand embroidery.
2. Threads
Threads are important in embroidery. Your design and figure will depend upon the threads you use. Also, the colors of the threads are essential in giving life to the design of your embroidery. Cotton, wool, silk, and metallic are types of threads that can be used. In hand embroidery, the thickness of the thread is also important. This will define the density of lines and the colors of the embroidery designs.
3. Patterns
Patterns are essential in embroidery since they serve as guides in doing the stitches in your embroidery. Oftentimes, embroidery designs are too complicated that a guide or pattern is needed. It is by means of stitching the design over the cloth. You can create your own patterns or you can have them downloaded from the Internet.
4. Needles
Of course, one can never embroider without the help of needles. In embroidery, particularly in hand embroidery, different types and sizes of needles are used. Every stitching style needs specific needle in order to have a very good output.
Now that you already have the essential things needed in hand embroidery, the next thing you should do is shop for these things and you can enjoy the art.
