Materials and Tools
This week I am continuing to gather all embroidery materials and tools and began researching different techniques and types of embroidery stitches to use. In addition to this, I also went through my closet and got rid of clothing that I can reuse and repair with embroidery techniques. I want to make sure this passion project follows my values of being sustainable and environmentally friendly, so I am planning on only reusing items in my closet or shopping second-hand for clothing that I can restyle and repair.
The materials needed:
- 3 embroidery hoops, all different sizes
- 100 different colours of thread
- 4 embroidery needle sizes
- Scissors
- Clothing to practice on.
- Optional: Heat erasable pen
I found all of these tools at Micheals, however, a more affordable place could be Walmart, Fabric Land, or second hand.
Types of stitches:
- Running Stitch: Basic stitch, the needle is used in and out of the material and equal distance.
Photos by Jessica on Cutesycrafts - Back Stitch: Basic stitch, where stitches are made backward to connect thread to appear as a line.
Photos by Jessica on Cutesycrafts - Split Stitch: Intermediate stitch, where the stitch is made back through an existing stitch to appear chain-like.
Photos by Jessica on Cutesycrafts - Stem Stitch: Intermediate Stitch, where needle performs a running stitch and then goes halfway back through the stitch to create a twist.
Overall, I learned a basic understanding of the types of stitching and developed a beginner understanding of the embroidery world. I hope to start a design for next week and work with these stitches to incorporate a beginner design.
Credit:
Photo by Casey Chae on Unsplash
Photos by Jessica on Cutesycrafts
