Encyclopedia of needlework from A to Z
A typical sewing gauge is 6 inches (15 centimeters) long. It is also designed to act as a ruler, and is usually marked exactly in the same way. Clips attached to the gauge can be moved to mark out distances, allowing the seamstress to take quick and accurate measurements. What do you use a sewing …
A staple fibre is a non-continuous fibre of relatively short length. Because of their short length, staple fibres must be twisted together to form a long, continuous yarn (hence the term ‘spun yarns’). What is staple yarn? Staple yarns, also called spun yarns, are made of fibers that come in short discrete lengths. All natural …
How do I know my cross stitch hoop size? Ideally, choose a hoop that is about 1-inch larger than the design you are stitching. Holding a hoop that is larger than 8 inches can be unwieldy, so for larger pieces, it’s okay to recenter the fabric in the hoop as needed, just be sure to …
What is the difference between a suture and a stitch? Although stitches and sutures are widely referred to as one and the same, in medical terms they are actually two different things. Sutures are the threads or strands used to close a wound. “Stitches” (stitching) refers to the actual process of closing the wound. What …
(ɪmˈbrɔɪdərɪ freɪm) a frame in the form of a pair of (usually circular) rings, designed to keep the fabric taut while an embroiderer works on it. What is the cost of embroidery frame? Elegant Casa Wooden Embroidery Hoop Ring Frame Cross Stitch Craft… nimi creation 4 inches of wooden embroidery hoop ring frame 5 ply……Vardhman …
In embroidery, these stitches form lines and are most often used to outline shapes and to add fine detail to an embroidered picture. It is also used to embroider lettering. When should you back stitch? Back stitching is not just for at the beginning and end of each seam. You may also want to use …
If it’s important to you (or gets worn at important times) and high quality, you should get it tailored. If it’s a low-quality item or something you wear rarely (and never to any important events), the cost of tailoring may not be worth it. How much does it cost to get pants tailored? Clothing Alterations …
Yarn weight is an old term and it meant the weight of a single yard (or meter) of that particular yarn. In our example here a single yard of that thick, puffy yarn will weigh 0.87 grams. A single yard of the sock yarn will weigh 0.25 grams. Don’t worry about figuring that out. What …