HANDICRAFTS

Embroidery
 HANDICRAFT

• Hand made arts or decorative objects

• Hand-made embroidery is appreciated
by the young and old, male and
female. The use of indigenous
materials produces unique, attractive,
and functional articles.
 PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL
COMPETENCIES (PEC)

1. Opportunity-seeker – not afraid to explore the possibilities

of coming up with modern, trendy, and new art designs
2. Creative and Innovative – must be imaginative to be able
to create new designs
3. Efficient – strive for excellence
4. Technical Knowledge – honing skills through trainings
5. Healthy and Enthusiastic
6. Persistent and Determined – continuously work to attain
goals despite of obstacles
 PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL
COMPETENCIES (PEC)

7. Systematic – orderly in keeping tools and materials

8. Information-seekers – updated with new trends
9. Sociable – emotionally stable, friendly, and
considerate
10. Hardworking and Efficient – can devise ways to do
work accurately and produce better articles
11. Risk-takers – go into ventures where they take
advantage of the situation
12. Resourceful – on the lookout for new materials;
explore the use of more raw materials to be converted
SWOT ANALYSIS
Handicraft Business
 STRENGTHS
1. Minimal capital is needed for the tools
and supplies.
2. Minimal manpower
3. There are available materials and
supplies in the market like threads,
yarns, needles, and raw materials
4. New methods, techniques, and skills
 WEAKNESSES

1.Design flaws
2.Many competitors
3.Economy
 OPPORTUNITIES

1. Young and old appreciate handicraft

articles.
2. Male and female alike use crocheted
articles and embroidered items.
3. There are several raw materials that
can be used.
 THREATS
1. Many competitors and the use of
embroidery machines.
2. There are many ready-made
embroidered items found in the
market.
3. Some handicraft articles are very
expensive.
 FORMULATING BUSINESS IDEA

1.Discover needs and wants

2.List down all possible business
ideas
3.Make a research
4.Perform SWOT analysis
5.Finalize business idea
CONSIDERATIONS FOR
GOOD QUALITY
EMBROIDERY
 PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

1. Harmony –
lines, forms,
shapes, sizes, and
colors blend
together
 PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

2. Proportion –
small design is
appropriate for small
articles like table
napkins
 PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

3. Balance – formal
balance (equal color,
size, shape on both
sides); informal balance
(unlike objects but equal
power of attraction)
 PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

4. Rhythm –
smooth related
movement through
repetition of lines,
forms, or colors
 PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

5. Emphasis –
center of interest,
use of unusual lines,
shapes or sizes
ELEMENTS OF
DESIGN
 LINE
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Basic foundation sketch to direct the eye

vertically or horizontally
 TEXTURE
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Rough or smooth, dull or

glossy, thick or thin surface
 COLOR
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Greatly affects the appearance of the finished project

Dark colors are good for small areas
Light colors are good for wide areas
Embroidery
 WHAT IS
EMBROIDERY?
 EMBROIDERY: IS THE HANDICRAFT OF
DECORATING FABRIC OR OTHER MATERIALS
WITH NEEDLE AND THREAD OR YARN.
THINGS TO TRY.
REMEMBER TO FILL THE FULL
AREA.
WHEN YOU FEEL READY YOU CAN TRY AND CREATE YOUR OWN
TYPE OF STITCH.
 YOU CAN
DRAW YOUR
OWN IMAGE
ON CLOTH
AND THEN
FILL IT AS
YOU GO. SO
YOU NEVER
FEEL LOST.

MAKE SURE
TO FILL THE
FULL AREAS
OF THE
PICTURE (SEE
THE FOOT
AND HOW IT
IS FILLED IN)
 So what should I make?:

Think about things you like. Such as...

Landscapes
Animals
A quote with an object

Any ideas?
 WHAT YOU SHOULD DO RIGHT
NOW:

1. Take your note book out and start drawing

ideas for your design.
2. Measure out a 12x12 rectangle to work in.
this will be the size of your design.
3.Use colored pencil and sharpie to make your
design. –make sure it is very detailed.
4. Find a piece of fabric you would like to use.
From the box.
 THINGS NEEDED:

• Needle no. 9
• Embroidery scissors
• Pin cushion
• Thimble
• Assorted threads
• Cotton handkerchief (WHITE-PLAIN)
• Embroidery box
• Hoops (optional)