Join the embroidery revolution and gather inspirational idea on stitches for embroidery, needlepoint and dressmaking. The simple step-by-step tutorials in this book will guide you through every stage of creating intricate designs. Featuring: Introduction - Understand the different types of stitch and how to use them. Materials, tools and techniques - Discover what makes a great toolkit. Line and border stitches - Get to know the most basic and versatile embroidery stitches. Openwork stitches - Advance to more complex, decorative stitches.
Welcome to Embroidery for Beginners
Introduction
How to Use This Book
MATERIALS, TOOLS, AND TECHNIQUES
Tools, Fabrics, Threads, and Frames
Mounting Techniques
Stitching Techniques
GALLERY OF STITCHES • THIS VISUAL REFERENCE CHAPTER PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF ALL THE STITCHES ILLUSTRATED IN THE BOOK
LINE AND BORDER STITCHES
Outline Stitches
Border Stitches
Composite Border Stitches
FILLING STITCHES
Powdered Filling and Isolated Stitches
Open and Solid Filling Stitches
OPENWORK
Pulled Fabric Stitches
Drawn Thread and Insertion Stitches
Cutwork and Edging Stitches
NEEDLEPOINT
Straight Needlepoint Stitches
Diagonal Needlepoint Stitches
Cross and Star Needlepoint Stitches
Looped and Tied Needlepoint Stitches
Acknowledgments
