By the number of effort and time cross-stitch leaves far behind many types of needlework. It requires perseverance and painstaking. Nevertheless, this art is becoming increasingly popular. A 5 secrets to perfect cross stitch help novice needle women not to be disappointed in the result.
Content
- quality thread
- ideal wrong side
- The correct tension
- Compliance with the size of the canvas
- a clear head
quality thread
Quality thread has a uniform thickness over the entire length, free from swelling and thin places. She did not frays in the process, less confused, has good twist. Tic borne evenly, equally filled with cloth, canvas does not shine through.
Molyneux higher price category undergoes special treatment during production. Products such embroidered thread, have an attractive luster, do not fade in the wash for a long time do not fade.
ideal wrong side
Commending the work of an experienced buyer first drew attention to the wrong side. It should be no knots, broaches and long matted strands. Wrong side looks good when all the stitches in the same direction.
Get rid of the knots, a simple trick:
- cut one strand 40-50 cm, Fold it in half and vdevayut the needle;
- pierce the canvas so that the loop on the end of the thread left on the wrong side;
- operate the first cross stitch, displaying the needle on the underside;
- a needle is introduced into the loop, the thread is tightened.
Such a technique is suitable for embroidery yarns 2 and 4. At the end of the embroidery thread output there, stretch a 3-4 crosses and cut. Wrong side remains clean and tidy.
The correct tension
Crosses should lie flat on the canvasNot pulling it and without causing distortions. To achieve this effect, use a special rigid starched canvas and fill with soft canvas in the hoop. When working with embroidery frame is important not to over-tighten the fabric. Embroidery big picture is better to use a special frame.
Compliance with the size of the canvas
The finished canvas for embroidery has a different caliberAllowing embroider small or large crosses. The computer programs designed specifically for the scheme a certain amount of it. If embroider small outline diagram of a large image may appear blurred.
This rule does not apply to people's patterns. Embroidering on a woven fabric, it is possible to choose the size of the crosses, counting the desired number of warp threads.
a clear head
This is the main secret. By cross stitch is better not to start with a bad mood, Headache, extreme fatigue. Impaired attention leads to errors. When extreme fatigue and feeling unwell coordinated motion worse, the thread is confused, embroidery quality drops.
Good mood and well-being, the use of quality materials and the correct technique will help avoid disappointment in the results of hard work. Subject to the ordinary rules of embroidery lie smoothly and nicely.
