Embroidery is one of those timeless hobbies, a pastime that is as popular today as it was when it was first recorded with some pieces in existence dating back to 3rd Century BC. Most notable about this art form is that the techniques and stitches that were used thousands of years ago are still employed in modern times - today in fact. The core stitches comprising chain stitch, blanket stitch, running stitch and cross stitch remain as popular now as ever they were all those centuries ago. So what are the basics of each type of stitch? And where do they originate? Read on to find out!
Of all the main stitches, one of the oldest and most popular today is the cross stitch. Its name originates from its appearance as it makes a cross on the fabric when sewn. Due to the uniformity of the cross shape as well, to ensure that each stitch is even and alike to the one next to it the fabric used to create a cross stitch piece has to be countable so the person sewing knows what size to make each stitch. For this reason pre-printed cross stitch patterns are also popular, these are designs that are drawn on to the countable fabric before they are sold, for people to easily see and sew themselves. Cross stitch was very popular in folk culture too and is present in lots of folk museums today.
Running stitch is aptly named due to its nature and look. The simplest of the stitches we're discussing today its main characteristic is that more of it shows on top of the fabric than underneath. There are more leniencies with this one and it can run in large or small stitches, as the easiest to master it's even taught in schools. The needle is simply passed through the fabric, over and under. All other forms of embroidery are based on this simple and classic stitch.
Chain stitch involves creating loops with the stitch and is named so because of the effect these loops have and how they appear on a tapestry or other piece of embroidery. Typically, this type of stitch originated in China and it's ability to only require going through one layer of fabric makes it popular with more delicate pieces. It is easily unraveled though and slightly more complex than other types of stitch.
Finally, the last of the main stitches used in embroidery is the blanket stitch. In contrast to the delicate chain stitch this stitch is less pretty and far more practical! It's named because of its original purpose which was to bind two ends of a blanket together. You can sew using a blanket stitch on a machine or by hand and it's mainly used on tougher, heavier, thicker fabrics due to its resilience.
After discussing the 4 types of stitch, which do you believe is the best/most successful?
Of all the main stitches, one of the oldest and most popular today is the cross stitch. Its name originates from its appearance as it makes a cross on the fabric when sewn. Due to the uniformity of the cross shape as well, to ensure that each stitch is even and alike to the one next to it the fabric used to create a cross stitch piece has to be countable so the person sewing knows what size to make each stitch. For this reason pre-printed cross stitch patterns are also popular, these are designs that are drawn on to the countable fabric before they are sold, for people to easily see and sew themselves. Cross stitch was very popular in folk culture too and is present in lots of folk museums today.
Running stitch is aptly named due to its nature and look. The simplest of the stitches we're discussing today its main characteristic is that more of it shows on top of the fabric than underneath. There are more leniencies with this one and it can run in large or small stitches, as the easiest to master it's even taught in schools. The needle is simply passed through the fabric, over and under. All other forms of embroidery are based on this simple and classic stitch.
Chain stitch involves creating loops with the stitch and is named so because of the effect these loops have and how they appear on a tapestry or other piece of embroidery. Typically, this type of stitch originated in China and it's ability to only require going through one layer of fabric makes it popular with more delicate pieces. It is easily unraveled though and slightly more complex than other types of stitch.
Finally, the last of the main stitches used in embroidery is the blanket stitch. In contrast to the delicate chain stitch this stitch is less pretty and far more practical! It's named because of its original purpose which was to bind two ends of a blanket together. You can sew using a blanket stitch on a machine or by hand and it's mainly used on tougher, heavier, thicker fabrics due to its resilience.
After discussing the 4 types of stitch, which do you believe is the best/most successful?
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