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Is the needle used in sewing as same as the needle used in cross stitch?
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∙ 11y ago
Not as a general rule. When sewing, I usually use a 'sharp' needle . . . that is, a needle with a sharp point. When doing cross stitch, ( depending on the fabric of the cross stitch piece ) I use a ball point needle. If the fabric is an even-weave, like aida cloth, I use a chenille needle.
You also want to make sure the eye is large enough to thread 2 to 3 strands of embroidery floss.
If a regular sewing needle is all you have, then by all means use it. But as inexpensive as needles are . . . I suggest buying the size you need.
NOTE: When threading a needle, if you have difficulty getting the thread(s) into the eye, turn the needle over and thread it from the other side. The eye's are stamped into a needle, and therefore it is larger at one side than the other.
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What are the different types of hand stiching used in sewing?
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Why are there two threads on a sewing machine?
The lockstitch is the stitch most sewing machines perform, which takes two threads. One thread passes through a needle (above the fabric), and the other comes from the bobbin (below the fabric). Each thread stays on the same side of the material being sewn. The sewing machine interlaces the two threads at each needle hole, by means of a bobbin driver.
What is Knitting into front and back of next stitch?
Knitting in the back is usually done to create a twist in the stitch. This is often called for when picking up heel stitches while knitting a sock. For comparison, A regular knit stitch is usually done like this: Put right-hand needle through the right-most stitch on the left needle, wrap yarn over right-hand needle, pull stitch through, and pull loop off the left-hand needle A knit stitch through the back is done like this: Put right-hand needle through the right-most stitch on the left needle on the back side of the needle (from the right, but catch the back side of the loop on the side of the needle that you can't see) , wrap yarn over right-hand needle, pull stitch through, and pull loop off the left-hand needle http://handmadebyjody.blogspot.com http://handmadebyjody.etsy.com
How do you knit twice into yarn over?
Usually the pattern you are working will tell you the preferred method. Typically it is done through knitting into the front and then into the back of a stitch. A regular knit stitch is done like this: Put right-hand needle through the right-most stitch on the left needle, wrap yarn over right-hand needle, pull stitch through, and pull loop off the left-hand needle A knit stitch through the back is done like this: Put right-hand needle through the right-most stitch on the left needle on the back side of the needle (that's from the right side, but catch the back side of the loop) , wrap yarn over right-hand needle, pull stitch through, and pull loop off the left-hand needle To do them in the same stitch: perform a regular knit stitch, but do not pull the loop off the left hand needle (if feels very awkward, but don't panic), then put the needle through the back of the loop and complete the knit. The end result is one more stitch than you had before. http://handmadebyjody.blogspot.com http://handmadebyjody.etsy.com
Where was cross stitch invented?
I make coasters and greeting cards using cross-stitch inserts. Cross stitch is commonly used to decorate baby clothing, such a bibs and quilts. It is also used extensively on women's clothing on collars, sleeves, and necklines. Cross stitching is often used to accentuate seams on slacks and vests. An over-all cross stitch pattern is used to decorate placemats, table cloths, and bedspreads, and cross stitch wall hangings. It is also very popular on Christmas stockings and to accent gift items. Counted cross stitch has been around for centuries and young girls in the early 1800's used linen and thread to create samplers of words and sayings. There are samplers from young girls as young as eight or ten that are surfacing at antique auctions and drawing big bucks. Cross Stitch can be either counted (where you use a paper pattern and count the stitches onto Aida or Linens) or stamped cross stitch meaning it is stamped on a fabric and you stitch over the inked area.
What is a pivot is sewing?
When you stop sewing, leave the needle in the fabric, raise the presser foot, and spin the cloth around. When you lower the presser foot, you begin sewing in the same place where you left off, but you are now sewing in a different direction.
When your done knitting how do you get it off with out wreaking it?
you must do what is known as a bind off or cast off ( same thing) you start by knitting the first two stitches as you have been knitting .. then using your left needle insert it into the first stitch you just knitted and pass it over the second stitch you just knitted .. you should have just one stitch again on the right needle .. now knit the next stitch and once again using the left needle pass the one stitch over the other .. continue one at a time knitting one stitch .. passing over.. knitting one stitch passing over till all but one stitch remains.. place yarn over the needle and pull thru remaining stitch .. pull to tighten ..
What are the different types of stitches used in sewing machines?
To answer your question with the annoying word "depends" is an understatement. All kinds of sewing machines do an amazing array of things, and some, like mine, are like the original. In the beginning, sewing machines made only one kind of stitch. This is called the running stitch, or straight stitch, because the stitches run in one direction, one stitch in front of another. For a detailed description of how this basic stitch works, see "www.Howstuffworks.com/sewing-machine". All machine stitches are based on the same formula, but the variety of stitches now available on the most sophisticated of machines are made possible by the "feed dog". That is the little teeth that move the fabric around, and the movable (zig-zag) needle, which can stitch in a side to side motion. Some of the newer machines come with a set of "cams" that are put into the machines which control the pattern. Now, you can even purchase machines that can be programmed by means of an internal computer to provide actual pictures stitched onto your fabric. For more information, including a history of sewing machines, see the excellent Wikipedia article, wikipedia.org.wiki/Sewing_machine
Who made the running stitch?
if you don't have an 'eye' for evenness, take a ruler and draw a line with a removable ink pen. thread your needle and know the end. poke the needle up on the line and then down again a distance down the line you made. repeat for the length of the line. it will look like... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
How do you start knitting and knit?
First you need two knitting needles, preferably of the same size and length, then you need some yarn or wool. To start knitting you need to cast on. Try this answer on how to cast on . . .How_do_you_cast_on_in_KnittingTo begin knitting after you have cast on the number of stitches you are happy with, insert the right needle into the first stitch on the left needle, from bottom to top, right to left, making sure the right needle goes behind the left needle. You should now be holding the needles in an X shape with the working yarn beside them both. Wrap the yarn around the back needle and then in between the needles. You then bring the right (back) needle to the front, keep in on the left needle to you don't lose the stitch. Then lift the right needle with the new loop stitch on it over and off the left needle. You should now have a new stitch on your right needle. Repeat this until you have finished the row. Then you do it on all the other rows until you are done.
How do to do purl 1 into the back of the second yarn over in knitting?
Bring the yarn to the front of the work (the side closest to you). Insert the right needle into the first stitch on the left needle from back to front. Imagine the stitch is a little cowboy sitting on a horse. The tip of the left needle is the horse's nose. The cowboy is facing to your right. Be sure you insert the right needle under the cowboy from the tail of the "horse" toward the horse's nose. Wrap the yarn around the tip of the right needle normally (for most American and European knitters this would be counter clock-wise). Pull the wrap under the left needle and to the back. There is now a brand new purl stitch on the right needle and it is time to drop the old stitch off the left needle. The link below shows a video clip on how to purl. It's generally much easier to get the hang of if you can watch it demonstrated.
I have a cross stitch pattern for 28 count cloth what is the size cloth needed for a 14 count cloth?
Most cross stitch patterns for 28 count fabric are designed to be stitched "over two" - that is each stitch goes over two threads of the fabric. If this is the case for your pattern, then you can stitch "over one" on 14 count fabric and the pattern will be exactly the same size.
