Satin stitch on easy schemes for beginners: a step-by-step description of the technique
The most popular hobby among needleworkers is cross-stitching, which requires perseverance and great attention to detail.
Sometimes it happens, we want another kind of activity, similar to this type of creativity and we begin to be interested in such things.
When you learn about embroidering with satin, at first you are afraid that the result will be unsuccessful because of the lack of a scheme, but in fact, in the end the pictures made in this technique are very bright!
This article covers the necessary knowledge needed to get started in embroidery satin embroidery.
Drawings for needlework satin embroidery
The most indispensable tool, as all lovers of cross-stitch know, is a needle with a blunt end and a sharp. In order to embroider the cross needle is required with a blunt tip, sharp needle will be useful for the second type of embroidery.
Need to stock up on silk fabrics, to them a small sharp needles number 1 or 3, to the middle fabric - needles number 4 or 8, if the fabric is thick - number 9 or 12.
No less important material for needlework, for smoothie embroidery comes in handy mouline, which is most often used, is thread.
Mulline will be handy for those women who have spent a lot of time doing cross-stitch embroidery.
If there was no experience in this action, then in a specialized store it is worth buying the best colors from the well-known kits, for example, "Gamma".
It is undesirable to buy very expensive materials, also applies to thread: the result of the work does not depend on the quality of tools.
At the beginning of familiarization with creativity, stock up on favorable things, then the result to some extent, will depend on the quality of purchased materials. Embroidery, like any form of creativity, requires mastering the technique in the first place.
The choice of fabric is also important - give preference to the one that does not stretch: ideal for beginners, it is not so terrible to make a mistake on it - it is cotton, linen.
To create drawings, an embroidery hoop, which needs a strong tension, comes in handy. Cross stitch does not require attention to tension, if desired, the fabric is placed directly on your lap and create, but satin embroidery does not want to sag fabric.
There are many all kinds of ideas to create the desired pattern, it all depends on the manifested imagination, desire, inspiration.
The main thing is to show all your creative skills and give them new life! For beginners it is recommended not to draw very small objects, a lot of details or too much: so then do not suffer until the picture is finished.
To translate a drawing on fabric, you should choose the following options:
- With the help of a photocopier. The most popular method, known since antiquity. There is black paper for copying, white, colored, the color will depend on the color of the fabric.
- On the window. Scotch tape fixes the pattern on the glass of the window, on top of the fabric is imposed and circled.
- A marker and an iron. Marker outlines a pattern on tracing paper, then it is transferred to the fabric and ironed.
Satin embroidery for beginners: easy patterns
Satin embroidery has no standard embroidery scheme, it is enough to know about the types of stitches needed in the creation. It is worth considering ways to fix the knot:
- The stitch is made on the wrong side of the fabric with the tail, then make a stitch across, at the end of the thread is hidden under the stitch to secure the stitch well.
- If the work is in 2 threads, after slipping it into the ear, hold half of the thread, after pulling the thread, the needle is pushed through the resulting loop and tighten.
- At the end of the work to fix the thread, make a broach under the finished stitches on the wrong side, the end is cut off.
Let's get acquainted with the following types of stitches:
- Straight - used in all types of embroidery, the length of a straight stitch can be from 1 to 8 mm. Stitch is performed large drawings, for small it is not suitable, it is also used for the inside of the subject. Straight stitch can be performed at any angle.
- Open - another name for "herringbone", embroider the leaves with diagonal stitches, long stems are carried out with fern stitches, there is a stem stitch, which creates flat lines, and cleavage stitch is designed for lines on the contour.
- Wedge stitches are embroidered on the sides of the picture, they are great to fill in, decorate the empty space.
- Dotted resembles a coffee bean, while grain stitch is used to create a light shadow inside an object.
Simple flat ironing
Plain flat ironing is a common type of ironing. It is double sided: when the wrong side of the fabric does not differ from the front (the stitch is made in such a way that the threads are tightly fitted together, there is no flashing).
There are straight ironing and oblique, the stitches themselves are made from the intended shape of the embroidered object: for example, it can be a leaf - ending in the middle, a petal - to the center.
Ironing is needed to give a picture of smooth color transitions, if you use silk threads, they are perfectly embroidered portraits, landscapes.
There is also a convex ironing, designed to give relief. For decking you need a simple ironing, then goes the opposite action in the other direction.
When the height of the pattern expands, it takes on a convex finished look. In convex ironing, a "herringbone" stitch is performed, and beautiful crossed stitches are applied.
Tone ironing
This technique involves mastering the technique in embroidering long and short stitches.
Ironing helps to give a stunning transition of color shades and what is important - to choose the color of threads in harmony, each successive row will add a shade lighter, darker, due to this ironing is so called.
Ironing with overlapping.
This ironing helps to create convex, voluminous, textured details. To work in this technique, it is necessary to perform the first layer of stitches, no matter what density it will be, on top of the second layer - "face".
Sometimes, in order to give a smooth edge and create volume, first embroider the contour of the part, and then proceed to the main work. For the outline use tambour stitch.
Embroidery in different colors.
Most often, masters use this very stencil to create beautiful embroidery. Therefore, let's consider the most popular options.
Wildflowers
Wildflowers will beautifully decorate pillows and towels. To recreate the floral motifs, you need to know the technique of making 4 stitches. The grass is done with a stitch.
So, to embroider wildflowers, first twist the outline of the flower from the fishing line, and then sweep the detail to the fabric. Farther inside the fishing line to close the void with stitches, and finally trim the line thread to create volume.
Pansies
The flower is known from a long time ago, it used to be a symbol of love. The picture is made in the technique of loop stitch, thick threads and fabric are needed. This picture will perfectly decorate your living room, giving it tenderness and harmony.
Roses
Roses are known to all without exception, they like many embroiderers, these flowers can be found in any art.
Roses can be embroidered individually, in bouquets or in baskets.
The picture will be a nice gift for loved ones. The technique of ironing with overlay is used, the petals are embroidered with a stem stitch. Thread is chosen red, green, also pink and white.
Poppies
Poppies are found as a decorative element on everyday clothing, which gives it a unique image. They look good on denim fabric, winter sweater. Flowers in bright colors, it is worth choosing a less saturated fabric.
Flowers are becoming more and more popular decor on any kind of clothing. Everyone can embroider such a charming element, no matter beginner or experienced, gradually mastering this kind of needlework will produce flowers in a more complex technique.
Daisies
Daisies can be embroidered quite simply, they do not require too much attention. Paintings will be made in white, yellow and green shades. The material can serve as linen.
Chrysanthemums .
For chrysanthemums need a thread of mouliné with a reflection, the finished work is placed under glass, hang it in any room, the sun will fall on the picture and it will be resplendent with stunning colors.
Cornflowers
These flowers will decorate the sheet or plaid in the bedroom, giving a new fresh look. You should embroider not one color, but several shades. Make the transition from one color to the next in order to be realistic, the flowers are embroidered in bunches.
On a side note! If the fabric is stretched or wrinkled at the end of the job, it is due to poor hoop tension: it should be stretched as much as possible. Strongly stretched the thread when embroidering: the stitches are tight, avoiding knots.
Purchased fabric has a tendency to wrinkle in its properties, especially after washing. The first two reasons most often manifest themselves, although a lot depends on the fabric, too.
If the fabric is translucent, it means that the stitches were not laid tightly. In satin embroidery stitches are close together without voids, stripes, you need to watch closely for this.
Each type of creativity, despite its variety, complexity and technique requires patience and accuracy. At first it will be scary to start a new kind of needlework, but gradually the beginner will get the hang of it and gain more experience.