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    Handicrafts & Carpets                                    Related Theory for Exercise 1.2.09
                Hand Embroidery Artisan - Stitches and Threads

                Hand embroidery threads

                Objectives: At the end of this lesson you shall be able to
                •  describe threads
                •  state the types of threads.

                Embroidery, a traditional art form, uses various threads   The  Stranded  Embroidery  Cotton  is  also  called  ‘the
                for decorative stitching. Thread types include embroidery   embroidery floss’. It is made of single strand that are
                floss, crewel yarn, silk and specialty threads like fire-  required for the embroidery.
                resistant and colour-changing options.
                                                                      The thread is not separable. They, however, come in
                These threads differ in texture, weight, and application,   different thicknesses, each marked by a size number.
                allowing for a wide range of designs and techniques in   The thicker the thread, the lower the size number. It’s
                both hand and machine embroidery.                     made of natural fiber cotton of high strength. It does not
                Different types of threads are used for making embroidery   elongate when stretched but breaks instead.
                stitches. If the embroidery of ancient and modern age is   Dyes may be colorfast. The lubricity of this fiber is low, but
                compared, one can find a huge difference in the threads   it will cause lint to form from abrasion rather than stretch.
                and the techniques used in creating them.
                                                                      Silk: Silk threads often come in spools and in vibrant
                Earlier, only hand embroidery existed but as time passed,   colors. The thread is thin and needs to be layered to
                machines  were  introduced  and  today  computerized   make the required thickness.
                embroidery has captured the hearts of the designers
                and people.                                           Silk thread is great for needle painting and fine
                                                                      embroidery. Being thin, it can be used to couch down
                The threads contain thermo-chromic pigments that are   thicker threads. If you’re going for luxury, silk thread is
                responsible for the color change. (Fig 1)             the way to go.

                  Fig 1                                               It’s smooth, strong, and gives a lovely finish. It’s best for
                                                                      intricate hand embroidery, but it can be pricey and a bit
                                                                      harder to find. (Fig 2)

                                                                       Fig 2

                Types of threads

                Stranded Embroidery Cotton are the most common
                embroidery threads. It comes in a myriad of colors, each
                identified by a color code. These threads come in hanks.

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