Make designs for hand embroidery

Embroidery designs: machine or hand?

I really like making designs for embroidery. Embroidery is one of the most fascinating household chores. Embroidery has been around for many decades. Rather than becoming an outdated art form, embroidery continues to thrive in modern times as well. However, some technological advances have led to a number of changes and improvements in the art of embroidery.

digital embroiderers

Instead of using their hands to create simple designs, digital embroidery machines are available to seamstresses, saving valuable time and money.

Create hand embroidery

However, there are many people who prefer the more traditional way through hand embroidered designs. Instead of relying solely on machines to create beautiful designs for them, they find more satisfaction in expressing their creativity in person. This is possible in hand embroidery, since when using a machine, a person would completely rely on the capabilities of the digital device. This marginally eliminates personal input from creators because most creative designs are already on the menu to choose from.

It is undeniable that hand embroidery is more difficult to do and takes a long time to complete. That's true. In addition, it would also require clear vision and skill in handling threads and fabrics. It would also require an extraordinary amount of patience and creativity, as a person would only trust his imagination. Different types of hand embroidery include ribbon and lace embroidery, canvas work, and cross stitch.

Several decades ago, ribbons and lace were often used to create various floral designs. This is a good option for creating beautiful embroidery. It is useful for people who are just starting to embroider by hand, as it is relatively easy to learn compared to other popular embroidery techniques.

See how to transfer the drawing to the embroidery fabric (video of Mar Pendas):

Designs for cross stitch embroidery are very popular

Cross stitch is the most common and popular method of hand embroidery, which has a large number of patterns to choose from. It is also quite an easy art. But cross stitch requires a lot of attention to follow the exact number of stitches and the different colors to be used to produce a perfect design.

In canvas work, a person often manipulates threads and fabrics to create different and unique designs. However, it is not recommended for beginners as it requires a lot of skill and experience.

Regardless of the type of embroidery method you choose, embroidering with your own hands can be more satisfying, since you can confidently claim that it is your work with your imagination and ingenuity. Good job and lots of creativity!