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Embroidery

It was my business in recent times to do embroidery, make dresses, kids clothes and any kind of sewing. This used to be my business website that I have turned it in to a blog now because I am no longer running my business as a going concern.

I didn’t want to throw my site away so I have repurposed it and made it into a lifestyle blog. It made perfect sense to have a category all about embroidery, stitching and sewing. That’s what you’ll see and read in this category. Have a look at the post below and see if anything takes your fancy.

The importance of rugs

The Importance of Rugs In Your Overall Decor

LOUNGES AND DINING ROOMS Living rooms and dining rooms are part of the places where we always imagine a rug and, either by tradition or by demand, it is the place par excellence. I think it is really hard for us to imagine a sofa area or a living room area without any of those traditional silk rugs even though we also know that it is very common in places like under an armchair or a dining table. BEDROOMS The bedroom is another of the rooms where it makes sense to place a rug ...
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Learn In 10 Minutes How To Embroider Step By Step

Learn In 10 Minutes How To Embroider Step By Step

Choose the fabric you like! You have many options: You can choose from linen, quilted cotton or canvas, all of which are great choices! The fabric shouldn't be too loose, or too tight. While cooking, cleaning and running errands might not seem to be very important, it can be a significant issue in a relationship. DMC thread is my favorite and I use it exclusively. It is possible to lose some weight simply by eating a healthier diet, but physical activity is an essential factor in maintaining a healthy ...
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3D Embroidery Technique

3D Embroidery Technique

The design is raised completely hiding the sheet. Excess foam peels off easily when finished. Stitch type : Satin stitches (also called column, lace or satin) up to 12mm long. Do not use reinforcing stitches, nor do you use fill or nuance stitches: they will flatten the foil and nullify the volume effect you are looking for. Stitch density: It is recommended that it be approximately 50% higher than normal embroidery. Foil color: Choose a color that is closest to the embroidery thread. If this is not possible, it would at least be convenient to ...
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How To Select The Correct Needle Thickness For The Embroidery Thread

How To Select The Correct Needle Thickness For The Embroidery Thread

On the other hand, inverse systems measure the length of a fixed weight of thread, so the number of meters increases the finer the thread. What system is the most common? The most common system is the one that expresses how many thousands of meters there are in a kilo. It is not a technical system, but it is simple and practical: a 40 thread means that 1 kilo of that thread measures 40,000m. This is theoretical, since a reduction of up to 10% is assumed due to shrinkage in dyeing and torsion: it actually ...
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Starting Your Own Embroidery Business

Starting Your Own Embroidery Business

Working for yourself can be very rewarding for both your mind and your pocketbook. In these confusing economic times, many people are looking for a second source of income, or even planning a business for an unexpected retraining, or early retirement. An embroidery business is an idea that allows you to work from home while keeping your expenses low and your profits high. Few businesses offer so many possibilities to entrepreneurs for such a small investment. Search, compare and see for yourself . . . Everywhere you look, there are people who wear personalized clothes: ...
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The Applique Technique In Embroidery

The Applique Technique In Embroidery

Although it is applicable in all types of embroidery, it is very common to use it in baby and children's themes. Whatever the field of application, very varied results are achieved by simply changing the fabric used for the applique. The term “Applique Embroidery” is sometimes also used to define the embroidered patches that are applied or sewn onto garments, leading to some confusion. Here's how to do this. - Loading the design into the memory of the embroidery machine - Rack the garment to be embroidered Do it the same way you would for ...
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Cross Stitch Benefits

Cross Stitch Benefits

But. . . did you know that cross stitching has a lot of benefits? we are in love with cross stitch and that is why we want to share with you some of its most outstanding therapeutic benefits . No matter how old you are, this activity is one of the most recommended to do at home: from the youngest to the oldest. CROSS STITCH DURING CONFINEMENT It is used as therapy to motivate and increase self-esteem, as well as connection with the world. It is an activity that helps us escape and relax. It ...
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Perfect Little Stitches