Each needlewoman knows that with the help of tapestry patterns you can create real masterpieces. However, without important "tools" it is unlikely to get a beautiful picture. This is a canvas for embroidering tapestries. This material has certain characteristics and differs from the standard version.
Description
Canvas is one of the varieties of fabric that is used for embroidery. It should be noted that The tapestry is a rather dense embroidery, in connection with this, certain requirements are put forward to the material. As a rule, cotton or linen canvas is used for tapestry embroidery. The material has a mesh rigid structure. This is due to the historical feature of the tapestry.
The fact is that in antiquity it was used to decorate furniture. Therefore, embroidery should be as durable as possible.
Tapestry seam is able to give the figures an excellent volume and relief. Using this technique, you can easily create an original landscape picture.
For beginners, a special set for embroidering tapestries is perfect. As a rule, it includes:
- set of threads;
- a needle;
- scheme;
- special canvas.
Kinds
The most popular variety include stramin. It is a high-quality, dense canvas that has a mesh texture. Stramin is often used in the manufacture of carpets. It is also relevant for creating original bags, toys and pillows.
In addition to stramin, for the embroidery of tapestries, the craftswomen use several more common varieties of canvas.
- "Penelope". Its main feature is the presence of large square-shaped holes. This type of canvas (density 3-4 threads / cm) is woven with a double thread. This type is especially convenient when creating small patterns.
- Monocanva. Great for embroidering tapestries. However, meeting her for sale is quite difficult. In most cases, it is ordered in the online store. Outwardly, it resembles a grid.
- Plastic This material has a high density and holds its shape perfectly. Ideal for creating greeting cards, Christmas decorations and souvenirs. Plastic canvas can be easily purchased at any specialized store.
And do not forget about the vinyl variety. It is much similar to plastic, but has increased flexibility. Most often, it is used to create bags, wallets and document covers.
The color of the fabric for embroidery can be very different. In most cases, there is a canvas of pastel shades (gray, white, beige).
Features of choice
Fabrics for embroidering tapestries differ primarily in cell size. Obviously, the smaller the mesh, the more laborious the embroidery process will be. A It’s also important to decide in which particular technique you want to work:
- fine stitches (6.5 threads / cm);
- large stitches (from 3 to 6 threads / cm);
- quick stitches (less than 3 threads / cm).
For To get beautiful embroidery, pay attention to the recommendations of specialists.
- Get a canvas with a "margin". Geometric patterns, as a rule, require a large space.
- The fabric should not have damage and nodules, and the threads should be warped and stretched. Defective canvas is not recommended.
- Slices require special processing, because during embroidery, the material can dissolve and crumble. In addition, the edges of the canvas are quite stiff and can break the working thread.
- Hoops are not used in this technique. The fabric is held in the hand or fixed on special devices (frame).
To create beautiful embroidery with your own hands is a simple matter for those who own the technique of cross stitching. Original paintings are created using a special seam called tapestry. This option is very similar to half-cross, but the difference can be seen from the wrong side of the embroidery. The fact is that the direction of the stitch is oblique.
As for the tapestries with the 3D effect, before embarking on a thread with a needle, the needlewoman must create a sketch with a pencil. 3D tapestries imply a strong and dense canvas. The fabric must withstand a certain load and be durable.
A comparison of the tapestry mesh and canvas is given below.
