Unit 2:

HANDIC
RAFT Academics. And beyond
 Lesson 1:

PRODUCE
EMBROID
ERED
ARTICLE Academics. And beyond
 Lesson
1 Objec
2 tives
3 4
Identify the Be familiar Follow Value the
tools and with the safety contribution
materials different procedure of
in stitches in embroidery
embroidery used in embroidery in the
; embroidery ; Philippine
; industry;
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Objec
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Identify Follow the Apply color
the steps in schemes in
principles transferrin designing.
of designs g designs;
and and
elements
of design;
Basic tools and
Materials in
Embroidery
Embroidery has an extensive
history in the Philippines which
is not just used to adorn
clothing and textiles but
showcasing the beauty of
handmade art in the country
even during pre-colonial times.
 Basic tools and
Materials in
Embroidery
• Embroidery represents years
of tradition that is highlighted
in a variety of patterns and
colors inspired by history and
dreams sewn together by
skilled and passionate hands.
Basic tools and
Materials in
Embroidery
• During the Spanish colonial era.
Filipinos learned various
embroidery techniques such as
needlework and crochet, which are
incorporated into designing
traditional clothing and fabrics
that create intricate designs and
patterns that refl ects cultural
heritage.
 Basic tools and
Materials in
Embroidery
• Embroidery in today’s world
plays an important part in the
industry in the Philippines which
contributes to the country’s
economy. The presence of
embroidery can be seen in
fashion, home decor, and
souvenir making.
Basic tools and
Materials in
Embroidery
• “Embroidery” is a late medieval
English term derived from the French
term embroider which refers to rich
materials that were embellished with
stitches or decorated with applique
or a needlework technique of putting
cloth and other materials on top of
another and are stitched together.
 Basic tools and
Materials in
Embroidery
• One of the best things about
deciding to try embroidery is that
it is very low in cost to undertake.
Only a handful of tools are
needed, and these tools are both
widely available.
• The following is a breakdown of
the tools you will need.
 EMBROIDERY
TOOLS
Ruler
• It is used to
measure
distances.
 EMBROIDERY
TOOLS
Thimble
• Worn on the finger to
protect it when
pushing the needle
through the fabric.
Can be made of
plastic or metal.
 EMBROIDERY
TOOLS
Embroidery
•hoop
There are a lot of sizes of
embroidery hoops
available and it comes in
different materials like
wood, plastic, and metal
that are used to hold the
fabric taut while
embroidering.
 EMBROIDERY
TOOLS
Embroidery
Scissors
• Sharp scissors are
necessary for trimming
fabric edges or cutting
threads.
 EMBROIDERY
TOOLS
Needle
• Choose a pack of needles in
different sizes with an eye
large enough to thread
embroidery thread. It is the
most important tool in
embroidery and comes in
different sizes and shapes
designed for specific
purposes.
 EMBROIDERY
TOOLS
Needle Threader
• It is used to help put
a thread through the
eye of a needle.
 EMBROIDERY
TOOLS
Pen, Pencil, or Stylus
• It is used to transfer
design or drawing
design on the fabric.
 EMBROIDERY
TOOLS
Pin cushions
•A stuffed small
cushions used to store
pins and needles with
their head protruding to
take hold, collect, store,
and organize them
easily.
 EMBROIDERY
TOOLS
Sewing box/Embroidery
• It box
is used to hold
supplies needed to
complete an
embroidery project.
 EMBROIDERY
TOOLS
Tracing Paper/Carbon
•APaper
semi-transparent
paper used for tracing
images or design.
MATERIALS AND
DESCRIPTION
Fabrics
• Also referred to as
cloth, the choice of
fabric depends on
the embroidery
being done.
MATERIALS AND
DESCRIPTION
Fabrics
• The most common
type of fabric for
embroidery are
cotton, linen, silk, and
other synthetic
fabrics.
MATERIALS AND
DESCR IPTION
Thread
• May come in a
variety of materials
such as cotton, silk,
synthetic fibers, or
wool.
MATERIALS AND
DESCR IPTION
Thread
• Embroider threads
also differ in
texture, number of
strands, and color.
It may be bought in
skeins, balls, and
spools.
Different Embroidery
Stitche
1.Backstitch
s
• Create a solid line of stitches by
bringing your needle up through the
fabric, then inserting it back into the
fabric a short distance away,
creating a straight stitch.
• Then bring the needle up again, this
time inserting it into the previous
stitch and back out a short distance
away.
Different Embroidery
Stitche
1.Backstitch
s
• Continue in this manner until
your line is complete.
• This type of stitch is usually used
to outline a design.
 Different Embroidery
Stitche s
2.Bullion Stitch
• First, bring the needle up through
the fabric then hold the thread
with the thumb and index finger
and wrap the thread around the
needle.
• The more times the thread is
wrapped in the needle, the thicker
the stitch will be.
• Then insert the needle back into
the fabric.
Different Embroidery
Stitche s
3.Chain Stitch

• In creating, a looped line of

stitches that is great for
outlining or filling in areas,
the embroiderer must first
bring the needle up through
the fabric and make a small
stitch.
 Different Embroidery
Stitche s
3.Chain Stitch

• Then, bring the needle up

again a short distance away
and insert it into the previous
stitch, leaving a loop of thread
on the surface of the fabric.
• When worked closely, this type
of stitch is great for filling
designs.
Different Embroidery
Stitche s
4.Cross Stitch
• Start by bringing the needle on the
bottom left corner and take the
needle down through the fabric to
create a diagonal stitch.
• Do the same on the other side to
create an “X” shape.
• Continue making stitches in this
manner to fill a design or create a
border.
 Different Embroidery
Stitche
5.Stem Stitch
s
• To create a rope-like line of
stitches that is used for outlining
or filling in areas, the
embroiderer must bring the
needle up through the fabric and
make a small stitch.
Different Embroidery
Stitche s
5.Stem Stitch

• Then, bring the needle up again an

abort distance away, but this time,
insert it into the previous stitch
instead of the fabric.
• Pull the thread tight and continue in
this manner, stitching over the
previous stitch each time.
 Different Embroidery
Stitche s
6.Fishbone Stitch

• Ideal stitch for making leaves

or feathers.
• In order to do this, the pattern
must be divided into two sides
and filled alternately in a
slightly diagonal manner to
create a V-shaped pattern that
fills the area.
Different Embroidery
Stitche s
7.French Knot
• It is used to create a small knot
on the fabric.
• The needle must be brought up
through the fabric and hold the
thread in the other hand.
 Different Embroidery
Stitches
7.French Knot
• Wrap the thread around the
needle twice or more, then insert
the needle back into the fabric
right next to where it came up to
create a knot.
• This is popular to create an eye or
the center of a flower.
Different Embroidery
Stitche s
8.Herringbone Stitch
• This stitch gives an
overlapping zigzag pattern
popular for its use as a border.
• To achieve this stitch, bring
the needle to the base area
where you want to start.
 Different Embroidery
Stitche s
8.Herringbone Stitch
• Bring the needle down through the
fabric just a short distance away on
the opposite side of the first stitch
then take the needle down again,
angling it slightly to the left.
• Continue making the stitch in this
manner, alternating, and angling to
create a zigzag pattern.
Different Embroidery
Stitche s
9. Lazy Daisy

• A simple stitch for creating

embroidered flowers or small
leaves wherein a simple loop is
arranged in groups to create
flowers, combined in a line to
make a Chain stitch, or worked
individually to create leaves.
• This is also called the
Detached chain stitch.
 Different Embroidery
Stitche s
10.Satin Stitch

• Recommended for filling in

shapes or creating a solid
block of color.
• To do this, the needle should
be brought up through the
fabric at one edge of the
shape you want to fill in.
Different Embroidery
Stitche s
10.Satin Stitch

• Then, insert it back into the

fabric at the opposite edge,
creating a straight stitch.
• Continue in this manner,
making sure the stitches are
close together to fill the
desired shape.
 Safety Practices in
Embroidery
Always use the right
and well-maintained
01 tools for a particular
task. Investing in
quality tools will make
them last and be used
for a long period of
time.
 Safety Practices in
Embroidery
It uses ergonomic
02 tools. These are tools
designed to reduce
strain and increase
comfort.
 Safety Practices in
Embroidery
Maintain proper
posture and take
03 frequent
avoid eye
breaks to
strain,
muscle pain, and other
physical discomforts.
Do not sew when not
feeling well or sick.
 Safety Practices in
Embroidery
Don’t put pins in your
mouth for it may lead
to accidentally
04 puncturing the skin,
swallowing the pin, or
inhaling it, resulting in
a need for surgery.
 Safety Practices in
Embroidery
Dispose of broken or
rusty pins and
05 needles. Sharpen
scissors and other
cutting materials.
 Safety Practices in
Embroidery
It uses protective tools
06 such as a thimble.
 Safety Practices in
Embroidery
Keep your work area
07 clean and your tools
and materials
organized.
 Safety Practices in
Embroidery
Follow safety guidelines
and instructions provided
08 by the manufacturer for
any tools or equipment
you’ll be using.
 Principles of
Design
There are guides that direct how the
elements of designs are used and have a
big impact on the quality of the finished
product.
 Principles of
Design 1.Balance

• It refers to the distribution of

weight in a design that creates a
stable and harmonious feel.
• It is achieved in two ways either
formal or informal.
 Principles of
Design 1.Balance

• Formal balance, also called

symmetry, can be seen if the
design has an equal shape or
color, while informal balance
projects have unequal
proportion or distribution of the
design.
 Principles of
Design 2.Emphasis

• Pertains to the focal point in a

design that gives emphasis on
a specific area.
• The emphasis of a design is
also referred to as the “center
of interest” in a design.
 Principles of
Design 3.Harmony

• Through repetition of lines,

colors, shapes, or size,
repetition is achieved to create
a cohesive and pleasing whole.
 Principles of
Design 3.Harmony

• This principle brings together all

the parts of a design into a
unified composition.
• It creates a sense of order and
balance that makes the design
complete or finished.
 Principles of
Design 4.Proportion

• It governs the relationship

between the different
elements in a composition to
create a sense of harmony
and order making the design
comfortable to look at.
 Principles of
Design 4.Proportion

• On the other hand, if the

design is not proportioned, it
may create visual tension or
discomfort.
 Principles of
Design 5.Rhythm

• Denotes the repetition of the

elements in a design that
creates patterns to make the
art dynamic and engaging.
 Elements of
Designs
• There are basic components or elements
to consider in designing which are
essential in creating a work of art that is
aesthetically pleasing and can
communicate effectively.
• The elements of design are the building
blocks of a visual artist to create art that
can convey a certain mood, draw the eyes
to a certain direction, or evoke several
feelings. These elements include color,
form, line, shape, texture, and value.
 Elements of
Designs 1.Color

• The choice of color can draw out

different emotions and moods.
• It can also create contrast and harmony
within a design.
 Elements of
Designs 1.Color

• Color may be cool, warm, bright, or

dull.
• A color wheel is a visual
representation of colors that helps
understand the relationship between
colors for art, design, or picking a
color scheme.
 Elements of
Designs Primary Color

• Red, Blue, and Yellow are the primary

colors, and where all colors are
derived from.
 Elements of
DesignsSecondary Color

• Green, Orange, and Purple are the

secondary colors achieved by mixing
the primary colors.
 Elements of
Designs Tertiary Color

• Are Red-Orange, Yellow-Orange,

Yellow-Green, Blue-Green, Blue-Violet,
and Red-Violet formed by mixing a
primary color and a secondary color
that’s why the hue is a two-word
name.
 Elements of
DesignsColor Scheme

• It is used as a guide for

planning a combination of
colors that work well
together.
 Elements of
Designs Color Scheme

• This is an essential tool in

design to help artists create a
cohesive and aesthetically
pleasing design for colors to
have a significant impact on
the overall success of a
design.
 Elements of
Designs Color Scheme

1.MONOCHROMATIC
• This
HARMONY
color scheme uses
variation of one color.
 Elements of
Designs Color Scheme

2.ANALOGOUS
• These are colors that are
adjacent to each other on the
color wheel.
 Elements of
Designs Color Scheme

3.COMPLEMENTARY
• This uses colors that are
opposite each other on the
color wheel.
 Elements of
Designs Color Scheme

4.SPLIT
•
COMPLEMENTARY
This uses a base color and two
colors that are adjacent to its
complementary colors.
 Elements of
Designs Color Scheme

5.TRIADIC
• This uses three colors that are
evenly spaced on the color
wheel.
 Elements of
Designs Color Scheme

6.TETRADIC
• This uses four colors arranged
in two complementary pairs.
 Elements of
Designs 2.Line

• Can be used in embroidery by

creating texture and depth.
• It refers to the way how two points
are connected in a sketch whether
horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
 Elements of
Designs 3.Shape

• It is used to show a sense of flow or

movement within a design. It’s a two-
dimensional area that is outlined.
 Elements of
Designs 3.Shape

TYPE OF SHAPES
1.Organic shape occurs naturally in the
world.
2.Geometric shape is angular and
mathematically consistent.
3.Abstract shape represents things in
nature but aren’t perfectly represented.
 Elements of
Designs 4.Texture

• Used to represent the surface quality of

the design or how it appears or feels
using the sense of touch. It may be
rough, smooth, soft, hard, ribbed, thick,
or thin.
 Elements of
Designs 5.Value

• It refers to the darkness or lightness of

color and can create emphasis in a
design. Often visualized in a gradient
which displays a series of variations of
one color.
 Ways of
Transferring
Designs in
Embroidery
• It is important to know the common
method of transferring design into
the fabric for embroidery to have an
accurate representation of the
design that one wants to embroider.
• It also allows the embroiderer to
choose the placement of the design
to ensure that it is in a specific area.
 Ways of
Transferring
Designs in
Embroidery
• Another notion is to make the design
visible for easy embroidery and it
makes the transferring design
reusable so it may be used multiple
times.
• Transferring design is an important
process in embroidery.
 Ways of
Transferring
Designs
1. TRACING in
• The
Embroidery
most common method of
transferring the design to fabric is
through tracing with the use of
tracing paper, pencil, and pen.
• If a dressmaker’s carbon paper is not
present, ordinary light-colored
carbon paper may be used but with
utmost care because it can smear on
the fabric.
 Ways of
Transferring
Designs in
STEPS IN TRACING
Embroidery
METHOD
1.Place the tracing paper over the design.
2.Place the design on top of the tracing
paper.
3.Secure the tracing paper and the
design by using pins or tape.
4.Trace the design using a pen, pencil, or
stylus.
 Ways of
Transferring
Designs in
2. PRICK AND POUNCE
Embroidery
METHOD
• A method of transferring embroidery
design using a pattern with tiny
holes.
• It is placed on the fabric, then
pounced with powder, leaving tiny
dots on the fabric.
 Ways of
Transferring
Designs in
STEPS IN PRICK AND
Embroidery
POUNCE METHOD
1. Print, draw, or trace the design on the
tracing paper.
2. Put the tracing paper on a fabric or soft
material laying it flat and secured with pins
or tape.
3. Use the needle to prick holes to outline
the design on the tracing paper.
 Ways of
Transferring
Designs
STEPS IN PRICK AND in
Embroidery
POUNCE METHOD
4. Remove tracing paper from the fabric and
put it on top of the fabric you are going to
embroider.
5. Gently rub the pounce pad or chalk on the
design so that the chalk will go through the
holes and outline the design.
6. Remove the pounce pad or chalk to reveal
the transferred design on the fabric.
 Ways of
Transferring
Designs in
3. IRON-ON TRANSFER
Embroidery
METHOD

• Hot iron transfer in embroidery is a

technique to easily transfer designs
on fabric using heat and iron.
 Ways of
Transferring
Designs in
Embroidery
STEPS IN IRON-ON
TRANSFER METHOD
1.Pre-heat the fabric with an iron without
steam.
2.Cut the design from the transfer paper.
3.Place the transfer paper design face
down.
 Ways of
Transferring
Designs in
Embroidery
STEPS IN IRON-ON
TRANSFER METHOD

1.Pre-heat the fabric with an iron without

steam.
2. Cut the design from the transfer
paper.
3.Place the transfer paper design face
down.
 Ways of
Transferring
Designs in
STEPS IN IRON-ON
Embroidery
TRANSFER METHOD
4. Firmly pass with iron.
5. Lift the corner of the transfer paper
and check if the design is transferred. If
not, pass the iron firmly on the transfer
paper again.
6. Remove the transfer paper.
 Activities:
Answer the Activity 1 -
7 on page 50 - 58 of
your workbook.
Thank
you!
TLE 8 - UNIT 2: LESSON 1

Academics. And beyond