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    Learning the Traditional Art of Hand Embroidery
    Learning the Traditional Art of Hand Embroidery
    Learning the Traditional Art of Hand Embroidery
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    Learning the Traditional Art of Hand Embroidery

    By Dueep Jyot Singh

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    Table of Contents

    Introduction
    General Principles of the Embroidering Art
    Selection of Pattern
    Pattern Position
    Pattern Laying on the Cloth
    Things needed
    Embroidery Needles
    Selection of the Best Thread
    Threading During Embroidery
    Finishing and Starting Yarn
    Working with an Embroidery Hoop –
    Transferring the Pattern
    Copying The Design onto Another Paper/Fabric
    Different Traditional Stitches of Embroidery
    Flat Stitch Group
    Tacking Stitch And Running Stitch
    Backstitch
    Stem Stitch Also Known As Outline Stitch
    Straight Stitch
    Satin Stitch
    Long and Short Stitch.
    Flat Stitch
    Fishbone and Open Fishbone Stitch
    Loop Stitch Group
    Blanket Stitch And Buttonhole Stitch
    Feather Stitch
    Double Feather Stitch
    Fly Stitch, Open Attached Fly Stitch, and Closed Attached Fly Stitch
    Chain stitch group
    Open Chain Stitch
    Twisted Chain Stitch
    Lazy Daisy, Wheat Ear, and Attached Wheat Ear Stitches
    Knotted Stitches Group
    French Knot Stitch
    Coral Stitch
    Bullion Stitch
    Finishing Your Project
    Blocking Your Design
    Mounting
    Appendix
    Conclusion
    Author Bio
    Publisher

    Introduction

    A thing of beauty is a joy forever and Curly Locks sitting on a silk cushion and sewing a fine seam after dining off strawberries and cream are 2 clichés which have everything to do with keeping oneself adorned with something beautiful, made by one’s own hands.

    The instinct of beautifying one’s house and surroundings and also one’s clothes is innate in a human being. And that is why traditional designs incorporated designs, including natural symbols and figures like flowers, animals, leaves, and birds, through needle and thread on a base.

    Women used fishhooks and ivory needles 5000 years ago with fiber from plants like cotton thread, jute thread, and even silk thread. Even today, natural fibers are used for embroidery including silk.

    We do not know which particular civilization where and how long ago decided to embellish the garments one wore with embroidery. But we do know that ancient civilizations more than 5000 years ago had experts in the art of needle and thread and their families, and these housewives were proud to demonstrate their creative abilities to everyone who came to visit and admire.

    When the Spaniards conquered the Philippines, – 1521 to 1799- they wanted to show the natives that they were the conquerors and that is why they ordered them to wear their traditional shirt- Canga untucked in their loin cloths -bahags. The Filipinos in order to show that they were not conquered decorated these shirts with such exquisite embroidery, that each shirt worn became an admirable barong tagalog. When I was young, I had a number of these sent to me by my aunt in the Philippines, – shirts for ladies – which I wore when at college to the great admiration of all my fellow classmates.

    You can look at some of the examples in the Appendix and throughout the book. Each of them took anywhere between one and a half years to 3 years to make by hand by my skilled artisan friends through state aided societies for the upliftment of women.. They are now being sold all over the world through nonprofit organizations and the money going straight to the women.

    Traditionally, any surface which was present and visible would be embroidered upon and embellished with patterns. So this book is going to tell you all about how you can learn the traditional art of hand embroidery. After that you can try your hand at your own designs.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMendon Cottage Books
    Release dateMar 19, 2016
    ISBN9781310609909
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      Learning the Traditional Art of Hand Embroidery - Dueep Jyot Singh

      Learning the Traditional Art of Hand Embroidery

      Dueep Jyot Singh

      Mendon Cottage Books

      Learning Series

      JD-Biz Publishing

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      All Images Licensed by Fotolia, Pixabay, and 123RF.

      Disclaimer

      The information is this book is provided for informational purposes only. The information is believed to be accurate as presented based on research by the author.

      The author or publisher is not responsible for the use or safety of any procedure or treatment mentioned in this book. The author or publisher is not responsible for errors or omissions that may exist.

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      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      General Principles of the Embroidering Art

      --Selection of Pattern

      --Pattern Position

      --Pattern Laying on the Cloth

      --Things needed

      --Embroidery Needles

      --Selection of the Best Thread

      --Threading During Embroidery

      --Finishing and Starting Yarn

      --Working with an Embroidery Hoop

      --Transferring the Pattern

      --Copying The Design onto Another Paper/Fabric

      Different Traditional Stitches of Embroidery

      --Flat Stitch Group

      --Tacking Stitch And Running Stitch

      --Backstitch

      --Stem Stitch Also Known As Outline Stitch

      --Straight Stitch

      --Satin Stitch

      --Long and Short Stitch.

      --Flat Stitch

      --Fishbone and Open Fishbone Stitch

      Loop Stitch Group

      --Blanket Stitch And Buttonhole Stitch

      --Feather Stitch

      --Double Feather Stitch

      --Fly Stitch, Open Attached Fly Stitch, and Closed Attached Fly Stitch

      Chain stitch group

      --Open Chain Stitch

      --Twisted Chain Stitch

      --Lazy Daisy, Wheat Ear, and Attached Wheat Ear Stitches

      Knotted Stitches Group

      --French Knot Stitch

      --Coral Stitch

      --Bullion Stitch

      --Finishing Your Project

      --Blocking Your Design

      --Mounting

      Appendix

      Conclusion

      Author Bio

      Publisher

      Introduction

      A thing of beauty is a joy forever and Curly Locks sitting on a silk cushion and sewing a fine seam after dining off strawberries and cream are 2 clichés which have everything to do with keeping oneself adorned with something beautiful, made by one’s own hands.

      The instinct of beautifying one’s house and surroundings and also one’s clothes is innate in a human being. And that is why traditional designs incorporated designs, including natural symbols and figures like flowers, animals, leaves, and birds, through needle and thread on a base.

      Women used fishhooks and ivory needles 5000 years ago with fiber from plants like cotton thread, jute thread, and even silk thread. Even today, natural fibers

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