How to learn how to embroider a cross: video lessons for beginners

May 1, 2017 handmadebase

Content

The beginning of time
Video: Learning to embroider a cross
- Fixing the thread
Video: how to fix the thread
- Perfect back
Video: perfect cross-stitch in the embroidery
Cross-stitch large pictures
Video: a lesson on cross stitching using the "parking" method
Embroidery of napkins and tablecloths
Embroidery Clothing
Video: the process of embroidering with a cross

- one of the most exciting activities. In fact, the most difficult thing in this business is to start. For those who only take the first steps, there are many lessons. They even contain photos and videos. However, it still does not work out as in the picture. But then how to learn
? Just don't try to cover everything at once. A little patience, and technique
will definitely be mastered.

The beginning of time

In fact, to understand whether cross stitching is right for you, you don’t need to buy up the entire assortment of the store. It is enough to buy the simplest kit or a small piece of canvas,
and a diagram. Some needlewomen
They don't even recommend using a hoop, since the canvas is quite thick and it's very easy to re-stretch it. However, to understand which is more convenient, it's advisable to try both options.
Now you can start embroidering, following the pattern.It is advisable to do it right from the start. What does this mean? Usually, for the first work, the choice falls on a small picture. Therefore, you should not think about the perfect back side at the first stage. After all, no one will see it anyway. It is much more important to do the front side perfectly. And this is not as easy as it seems at first glance.
In practice, the cross stitch technique looks like this:as follows. The floss thread is threaded through the needle in two or three folds. There will be no knots on it. The thread will be attached a little differently. But how to do this will be discussed a little later. Now we are learning to embroider with the most ordinary cross.

In practice, it looks like this.The thread is passed from the upper right corner to the lower left, and such a half-cross makes the required number of crosses according to the scheme. Then the thread is passed in the opposite direction: from the upper left corner to the lower right. Then, if necessary, a transition to the row above or below is performed. As soon as the embroidery of the segment is finished, you can secure the thread by passing it under the stitches.
You can see more clearly how to do cross stitch in the following video. This video only shows the embroidery technique, however, without a visual example it is difficult to take the first steps.

Video: Learning to embroider a cross

Fixing the thread However, embroider the picture in such a way that andFrom the underside you could easily see the picture, it is desirable to learn how to fix the thread correctly. Most often for these purposes, the "loop" method is used. In fact, with its use, the thread is attached by itself. This is easy even for beginner needlewomen. So, how to do this?

Securing the thread using the "Loop" method. Thread with flossis threaded so that a small loop remains on the front side. Then, at a distance of 2-3 millimeters, the needle is brought out and threaded through the remaining loop. Tighten well, and now you can continue embroidering.
You can also use small cross stitch embroiderysecure the thread as follows. Embroider several crosses, leaving the end of the thread on the back side and holding it. Then thread it through the eye of the needle and simply slide it under the stitches from the back. This option is great for embroidering pictures. However, where the back side will be visible, it is better to use a loop fastening. This applies, first of all, when you plan to embroider a napkin, tablecloth or clothes.

Video: how to fix the thread

Ideal underside Even for beginner embroiderersIt is quite possible to perform a product with an almost perfect underside. To do this, it is sufficient to follow simple rules. However, once again it is worth mentioning that it is not always expedient to spend time and effort on such work performance, for example, when embroidering paintings. In addition, the ideal underside increases the thread consumption of the mulina.

First, all the crosses on the front side need to beto be done in one direction, and the picture or other product to be embroidered from the bottom up or vice versa. In this way, you can achieve not only a perfect back side, but also that the embroidery will not be pulled to one side.
Secondly, all work must be done withoutknots. How to do this has already been described above. At the end of the embroidery, the remainder of the thread is hidden under the stitches on the back side. It is very important that the dark floss is secured under the dark floss, and vice versa. The only exception is when this is impossible. For example, if you need to embroider a black eye on a pale pink face.
Thirdly, when embroidering segments of one color, do notyou should transfer the thread more than 3-4 crosses. Not only will such cross stitching be untidy, it can greatly increase the thread consumption. When doing
, where you can accidentally catch on such threads, you should avoid such transitions. Maximum 1-2 crosses in one direction.

Video: perfect cross-stitch in the embroidery

Cross-stitch large pictures

After we mastered the first elements of embroideryCross, many needlewomen dare to take up more complex work. Increasingly, their choice falls on the picture. And it's not surprising that they can decorate their apartment or house and easily boast before relatives, friends and just acquaintances.

Of course, you can embroider a picture using everythingthe same skills that are already familiar. However, to complete the work quickly, you can master several new methods. I would also like to note that paintings larger than 25 centimeters on one side are preferably embroidered on a tapestry hoop or simply by hand.
In addition, to make it easier to embroiderscheme, it is recommended to use the "parking" method. Its essence is that the rows in the picture are embroidered at once. In this case, all the needles and threads are simply attached where the embroidery will continue in the next row. It is very similar to parking cars, isn't it?
True, beginners have a question, why?it is necessary. It's just that when we learn to embroider, we do it on small works. There are few colors, which means it is almost impossible to get confused and make a mistake. However, when embroidering large pictures, the number of floss used can be more than 50 pieces. Naturally, in such a case, it is very easy to make a mistake in the calculations, and you may not notice it right away. As a result, you will have to unravel part of the work. As a result, wasted time and, possibly, ruined embroidery.
Very detailed information on how to embroider correctly using
, you can watch this video. The video very clearly shows the advantages of its use, and the author also points out some tricks and subtleties.

Video: a lesson on cross stitching using the "parking" method

Embroidery of napkins and tablecloths

However, for many, after having mastered the basics,It becomes the second step to embroider not pictures, but napkins, towels and tablecloths. And indeed, if you use a dense cotton or linen cloth, it is very similar to the canvas. In addition, for small napkins you can take and the usual for embroidery.

So, where to start embroidering a napkin?For the convenience of further work, you need to mark the contours of the future embroidery using a special marker or pencil. This must be done carefully according to the selected pattern. You can simplify the task a little if you are embroidering a border, and fold the future napkin in four. Then measure the required distance from the middle along the edges with a ruler. Draw lines with a marker, then connect. Do the same with the remaining sides.
If the napkin is completelyembroider, then you can do the same as when embroidering pictures. Actually, this is the best option for beginners. The main thing is to make sure that the back side is perfect. It is when we learn to embroider on small works that this skill is easy to practice.
Now all that's left is to figure out how to sew it alreadya ready-made napkin. First, it must be washed, dried and steamed. The edge can be processed in two ways. The first is suitable for fully embroidered napkins. You can simply sew around with an overlock stitch, which can also become part of the decor. And because of its lightness, it is suitable for beginner needlewomen.
For the second option you will need a sewing machine.machine, preferably with a decorative stitch function. Fold the edges of the napkin inward, bait and stitch. Manually, this operation can be replaced by a back stitch. You can choose any method. The main thing is to understand what it is needed for and how it will fit into the overall look of the napkin or tablecloth.

Embroidery Clothing

Perhaps the most difficult thing in cross-stitchingIs the decoration of clothing. This kind of needlework is absolutely not suitable for beginners. You need to be able to properly mark the place for future embroidery, do the work without flaws and do not pull the canvas. Here the price of the error is too great.

So, how to cross stitch clothes?For the first experiment, it is best to take a coarse linen cloth, on which the interlacing of threads is clearly visible. As in the case of napkins, slowly mark the boundaries of the future embroidery. For embroidery with floss threads, a lining canvas is also used. It can then be simply pulled out along the thread after finishing the work.
When cross stitching, you need to pay attention toinside out. Here it must be simply flawless. And not only because it will be visible. When wearing, untucked threads will interfere, and wearing such clothes will be simply uncomfortable. In addition, they can damage the finished embroidery. That is why we learn to embroider correctly right away. It is much more difficult to relearn later.
Beginning needlewomen have another problemquestion. What should you do first - sew or embroider? However, it is worth noting that it is much easier to do the work on a small piece of fabric than to twist the whole dress in your hands. Therefore, it is advisable to first do all the embroidery, iron it, and then sew.
For inspiration, you can watch the following video, where the needlewoman shares the process of embroidering her work.