Embroidery tools and equipment

Although embroidery have to be an expensive hobby, for those of us who seriously our crafting there are certain techniques and equipment that help us faster Embroidery or enthusiast.
Laying down Tools. When you use multiple layers on a single needle works, you'll have to keep the wires parallel, not twisted, as you stitch. (This is called "in which" the thread.) To submit a variety of tools will help you achieve this. The simplest is a large tapestry needle or bodkin. Others specifically designed as laying date tools include a ironing utility (also known as a tekobari); one end looks like a prime or stiletto, and the other end is square to prevent slipping from your fingers. A needle trolley has a point as a carpet needle mounted on a metal band that at the end of your finger.

Pincushions. Pincushions are useful for the detention of threaded needles if you need to change color often. PIN cushions come in a variety of formats and styles; Select one that fits in your stitching bag or basket. Many want to create their own personalized models Stitchers.

Many manufactured pincushions come up with an emery, which looks like a very small pins pillow filled with a gritty, sand-like material which keeps clean needles and sharp.

Needlebook Needlecase or. With "page" of soft, a protected needlebook keeps your pins and needles (and protects you from the needles, too) and organized. Each "open page" is designed to store a certain type of needle in a range of formats. As with pincushions, a item you can yourself to show your stitching talents.

Many want to store their needles in needlecases, Stitchers that narrow and cylindrical or large and can are box-like; Some of these have magnets needles instead.

Thread palette. This plastic wood or paper palettes have some holes along the edges to keep the individual colors of threads, which you link using half-hitch knots.

Organizer's Thread. There are many products on the market for storing and identifying wires that you collect. One of the simplest is the small individual plastic bags on the ring of a metal Binder held together. Storage boxes such as used for hardware and fisheries lurs work well for the wound on bobbins thread. On the other hand, wooden boxes or chests that resemble beautiful furniture.

Ruler and Tape measure. Transparent plastic rulers calibrated in inches are invaluable and come in a 6 "length that fits easily in a Pocket stitching. For a larger area, a measuring tape is useful and little space.

Thumbtacks and Tack puller. Use this link to substance on stretcher bars. (Not the use of Staples to link embroidery fabric; you will risk one of the fine wires and spoil the appearance of the fabric.

Preparation of Tape. This tape is less sticky than regular duct tape and helps keep your handwork cleaner. Use for taping the cut edges of your fabric before mounting it in a stitching frame. Find it at art supply stores.

Lighting and magnification. Both your vision and your hand work earn optimal lighting. Choose a light that a circle (not a spotlight) of light sends your entire stitching surface. Swivel arm floor lamps and table lamps (such as architect light) are good choices. To prevent casting shadows on the work surface of the right-handers will benefit from a focused light on the left shoulder, left-Handers from the right.

For very fine work can you want to use a lamp that has linked a magnifying glass. Other possibilities are magnifiers that hang around the neck, attach to your glasses or be worn on top of the head.

Decoration. Small, decorative accents give your embroidery beauty, individuality and whimsy. Search for buttons, beads and charms at your local needlework shop, catalogs, consumer shows or online. They also believe in embroidery kits, often as the focus of a design theme.

Hand embroidery is an exciting hobby. An easy way to start embroidery kitsis with. You can buy a embroidery online provides them as well as here. These kits make it easy for beginners getting started also to make excellent gifts. Sometimes give your project to someone as a gift is a great incentive to complete a first project. You can find more information on the links above.