Cloth, linen and ordinary, average fabrics like that. For more information, you could ask your local arts shop or visit the supermarket to see what kind of fabrics they dye and embroid.
Jean Littlejohn has written: 'Fabrics for embroidery' -- subject(s): Embroidery, Equipment and supplies, Fiberwork, Textile fabrics
the philippine embroidery is using natural fabrics like pina.. and the other countries used imported fabrics like linens....
A good website to learn embroidery online is rocksea.org/hand-embroidery. You can also watch videos on google video, where they have many how to embroidery videos.
Often, when it comes to different fabrics, the settings of a machine are more important than which machine. For thin fabrics, you want higher tension on your stitches. You can also make sure your presser foot holds the fabric securely, and use a stabilizer for any embroidery or buttonholes.
Computer aided embroidery refers to a hardware/software combination that allows for design sizing, positioning, and continuity in a way that would otherwise take hours or days for a person to do alone. The hardware is always an embroidery machine, and the software can either be loaded on the embroidery machine itself or onto a laptop connected to the machine. There are some examples of these computerized embroidery machines on Sirs Fabrics.
tye dying also known as shibori might be used in tops or in fabrics for wall hangings
The most popular fabrics used in creating 19th century gowns were silk, cotton, and wool. These fabrics were often embellished with lace, embroidery, and other decorative elements to create intricate and elegant designs.
Carlo Scaramuzza has written: 'Kaitag' -- subject(s): Textile design, Textile fabrics, Exhibitions, Embroidery
There are many good drapery fabrics that don't fade in the sunlight. Examples of good drapery fabrics that don't fade in the sunlight includes silk fabrics and woven fabrics.
There are many places you can find books for embroidery patterns. First, try visiting your local craft store, such as Michael's or Jo-Anne Fabrics. You can also purchase these books online. You can even find free patterns on the internet!
Any local sewing supply store should carry embroidery machine thread. JoAnn Fabrics is one example of a large national fabric & sewing supply store. Many cities also have various small, local sewing shops where one could purchase embroidery machine thread.
Laura E. Start has written: 'Coptic cloths' -- subject(s): Coptic Textile fabrics, Textile fabrics 'The Durham collection of garments and embroideries from Albania and Yugoslavia' -- subject(s): Costume, Embroidery