Posted by Mary Corbet on 2006-12-22 22:53:38
Post Subject: AD: Hand embroidery video tutorials
Hi, everyone! I just came across a post here through google, and thought I'd stop in to see what this forum is all about!
If any of you are interested in hand embroidery - if you want to expand your stitchability, etc. - I've been building a library of video tutorials online. My aim was to get beginners interested in learning hand embroidery, but as the library expands, I find that many of my readers are long-time stitchers who are happy to learn new stitches.
Anyway, if you want to check it out, here's the link to the index:
Posted by Dilip on 2004-08-16 14:59:13
Post Subject: Hand Bag Maker and Designer
Dear Friend
Good Day.
I read your post and thought to reply you.
I am living in India and designing and making Unique bags, purses, fashion accessories like sunglass cases, cell phone cases, Pouches, Belts in variety of Fabrics, Hand embroidery, mirror work etc.
My bags are original and uncommon and like by all the trouist coming to India and if you are intended in simillar business we can work to gether.
Posted by LuluB on 2006-06-06 08:31:02
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gee, i'm blushing! thanks.
i just have a basic, cheap, table top portable machine. i only use it for the construction of the items. all the applique work is done by hand nad then embelished with hand embroidery.
you might also want to contact diana at make workshop. she's great and might be able to help you out. her site is www.makeworkshop.com and you can contact her at info (at) makeworkshop.com.
Posted by lizzymahoney on 2005-02-01 06:24:52
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It depends on the weave of the fabric, and the amount of floss or thread you are using.
Kindarana's description is good. I double wrap close to the tip of the needle on top of the fabric. Wherever my needle came up through the fabric, I try to move it off just a bit for going down and through. Wider weaves like linen and aida, you more or less have to split fibers in the warp or weft to secure the french knot.
Do not pull tight. A lot of hand embroidery problems would be solved if you relax your tension a bit.
Posted by Nancy Flynn on 2005-03-30 16:18:45
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is it hand embroidery? or an applique-type thing? if you are an embroiderer, you could always dye it and then embroider over the dyed parts again in white...
Posted by delqc on 2005-02-01 17:21:32
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Wider weaves like linen and aida, you more or less have to split fibers in the warp or weft to secure the french knot.
Do not pull tight. A lot of hand embroidery problems would be solved if you relax your tension a bit.
This is so true - after the French Knot you can run the thread under some stitches so that you don't pull it tighter than necessary when you do the next stitch and to "secure" it.
I will try to describe the techniqe - I wrap around once, put my needle back down NEXT to the original hole (very closely, like 1 fiber away), then pull the wrap tight around the needle and close to the fabric. At this stage there is a little circle around my needle (what will be my knot) and then my thread trailing out and into my needle. Then, I slowly pull the needle and thread through. The thread will catch around the loop and hold it there on the fabric.
Some people find colonial knots much easier to do, and they look just as nice. Here's a description:
