Video embroidery lessons with a cross for beginners and children
Content
- First set for embroidery
- Video: overview of cross stitch kits
- How to start the first embroidery with a cross
- Video: preparing for embroidery with a cross
- Embroidery technique with a cross
- Video: how to draw a canvas on the embroidery frame
- Video: The first lessons on cross-stitching
- How to wash, dry and iron the finished embroidery
- Video: how to wash and dry the finished embroidery
- Execution of finished work
- Video: we make out ready-made embroidery
Few people think that cross stitching canbecome a hobby that will unite the whole family. It would seem, how is it possible if everyone will embroider a picture in their own corner. However, such fascinating handicrafts are equally suitable for children and adults. And this means there will be a common interest, and the opportunity, for example, to visit a specialized store and choose another work for cross-stitching together.
In addition, at first, children really need the help of an older mentor - a parent. Another opportunity to become closer to each other. And to make it easier to understand the subtleties
, you can watch video tutorials from other experienced needlewomen.
First set for embroidery
A common passion for a new activity begins witha joint visit to a specialized store where you can buy everything you need for embroidery. Of course, it is better for adults to choose the working tools. But let the child choose what he will embroider himself. He can also be trusted to choose a set for mom.
The only criterion that can and should beput a child to choose from — these should be simple and small pictures. Otherwise, he can choose anything for the first embroidery — from any fairy-tale character to a small landscape. You can even choose a diptych, where one work is embroidered by an adult, and the second by a child. Such truly joint cross-stitching will certainly allow you to be closer to your children.
And in order not to make a mistake with your choice and not to waste a lot of time searching, you can watch the following video reviews of various companies specializing in the production of cross stitch kits.
We invite you to watch videos in which the needlewoman shares the cross-stitch kits she purchased from various domestic and foreign manufacturers.
Video: overview of cross stitch kits
How to start the first embroidery with a cross
However, choosing and buying is not the most difficult task.
.It is much more difficult for both children and adults to organize a place for embroidery and the process as a whole. At first, many make the same mistakes without even thinking. The presented video explains in great detail how to avoid them.
At first glance, it seems that such a thoroughand long preparation takes too much time and effort. However, in the future, this will greatly simplify the work. And so much so that the picture will be embroidered much faster. However, children may find it boring and uninteresting to do all this. Therefore, at this stage, you can help your child a little more.
You can also take a look at several in this videouseful accessories for cross stitching. It is worth taking note of this if needlework captivates the child seriously and for a long time. By the way, it is precisely because of their clarity that such video lessons are useful.
And the last thing. The pattern shown in the video is not very suitable for beginners, as it uses 3 different types of stitches and a small canvas. For your first work, it is advisable to choose simpler embroideries.
Video: preparing for embroidery with a cross
Embroidery technique with a cross
Now that everything is ready to go, you canProceed to the very embroidery. And then there is another important question: to be or not to be embroidery. The opinion of the needlewomen is divided in half. Much depends on the size of the scheme chosen, whether the canvas is rigid and even the habits of the embroiderer.
Children are still recommended to use hoops. But in order not to skew the entire work, you need to stretch the canvas correctly. The following video tutorial will tell you how to do this.
Video: how to draw a canvas on the embroidery frame
Only after this can we consider that everything is ready.to the first embroidery. All that remains is to master the cross stitch technique itself. Since it is one of the simplest, lessons on it can be mastered together with the first work. But if you have doubts about your abilities, you can try to make several crosses on a small piece of canvas, for example, as in the following video.
It is worth noting that the video showsanother important point. Namely, how to properly secure the thread without knots. Thanks to this, the back of the finished embroidery will be perfect without effort. However, you should not get hung up on this, especially for children. First of all, such joint handicrafts should bring only joy and pleasure.
Video: The first lessons on cross-stitching
How to wash, dry and iron the finished embroidery
After the painting by the cross is completed,It is also necessary to process it correctly. Many needlewomen have absolutely no idea about this. As a result, after a long and hard work, something terrible happens. And in order not to learn from your own mistakes, you can see the video lessons prepared by others for beginner needlewomen.
For example, in this video, step by step,provides detailed instructions on how to wash, dry, iron, and even store your finished embroidery before it is framed. This step should not be taken lightly. During an inept
may fade.The marks will remain on the canvas and it is simply impossible to wash them off. In addition, if you dry it incorrectly, you can distort the work, and then all the previously learned lessons in cross stitching will go down the drain, and you will have to start all over again.
Video: how to wash and dry the finished embroidery
Execution of finished work
The last thing left to do is to give itthe embroidery the right frame. The easiest way is to give the finished embroidery to a framing workshop, where they will make both a frame and a passe-partout. The needlewoman will only have to choose them when ordering. However, such work by professionals is not cheap.
However, small pictures embroidered by handchild, it is not always advisable to design it this way. You can make a frame and mat for them yourself. There are many interesting master classes on how to do this. The simplest and most budget-friendly option is to use a photo frame of the appropriate size.
Those who want to add more chic and style to their workgloss, can make a passe-partout. In addition, it can help to hide some flaws in the work, for example, if you need to cover up a too narrow edge. However, you should be careful when using it, as there is a risk of overloading the embroidery. Especially if the pattern already has its own frame.
If you still decide to use it for decorationpasse-partout, you can take ideas by watching the following video tutorials from other needlewomen. The first video, perhaps, offers the simplest and most budget-friendly method, but this does not mean that it is bad.
The craftswoman from the second video tells how to make a passe-partout on regular cardboard and frame the embroidery in a regular photo frame.
The following video shows how to make a passe-partout from cardboard using special tools, just like the professionals.
In conclusion, it can be noted that handicrafts forchildren sometimes not just a momentary hobby. Often such a "romance" with cross stitching continues throughout life. In addition, many adults notice that this hobby calms and puts thoughts in order. But modern children (and adults, by the way) lack perseverance. Perhaps it is even worth offering to watch the first lessons for beginners together, so that it is easier to understand.
Video: we make out ready-made embroidery
