Hand-stitched: the appointment, selection of 7 most unusual species

Today, the trend textured fabrics (tweed, drape and so on.). For example, the last edge of the now fashionable to handle arms. This allows you to go back to the distant '80s, which, of course, is now popular. Many of today's fashion designers have repeatedly talked about the importance of hand-stitched. 7 most unusual species will help you choose the appropriate option.

7 most unusual types of joints

Of course, any hostess should be able to do with your hands seams. The main purpose of them is to combine multiple layers of fabric. However, we must understand that they can be used to give old things a second life, beautifully crafted edges or adding patterns. The most popular options:

The seam
  • tambour - it represents a continuous series, wherein each loop emerges from the preceding one. It should be performed from right to left. First you need to fix the thread, take it to the face cloth, throw in a loop, make a small stitch and pull out the needle. After that, you must again lay the thread loop, inject the needle into the exit point of the previous stitch.
  • "Herringbone" from left to right, you need to move from the bottom up. First, the thread must be fixed at the first point, then parallel to it at a small distance noted second point. In the next step you need to take a third puncture, which is the apex of an isosceles triangle.

The last point will be the starting point of the next side of the triangle. Similarly, further processing is performed.

The purpose of each of the seams
  • "Worm" thread made of two colors, laid from right to left. First, one color embroider zigzag. To do this, fix diagonally loop working thread, thereby receiving the first stitch. Then it is necessary to inject the needle and bring it into the bottom left corner of the next square. After that first stitch is repeated again. Get the desired length, from left to right to embroider missing element. Next, a loop is fixed thread of contrasting color, underside twine stitches.
  • "Over the edge" used to prevent fraying. The needle must enter perpendicular to the shear fabric, and then across the province to do the diagonal stitches. Desirably, the latter being identical and arranged equidistantly.
  • "Triangular" It is similar to the previous one, but with some reservations: paving the number of stitches you need to go back in the opposite direction, sticking a needle into the existing holes.

These result in a beautiful triangle.

  • "French tack" Used to bond hem the lining to the product. First you need to build a few stitches, retreating 2-3 cm, then top stitch seam should make as close as possible. Continue until long stitches will not be completely closed loops.
  • "Shtukovka" - is intended for connecting parts made of thick material. Such a joint should not be visible from the front side. To perform need to do the stitches back and forth, pulling the edges of tissue together.

Modern sewing machines are now able to make different types of decorative stitches. However, such devices have not in every home. The ability to make hand-stitched help the hostess to turn simple things into exclusive.