Introduction to embroidery - JSS3 Cultural And Creative Art Past Questions and Answers - page 3

The pricking method involves placing a paper pattern on the fabric and using a needle or pin to prick holes along the design lines. When the paper is removed, the holes serve as a guide for stitching the design onto the fabric.

Tailor tacking involves using contrasting thread to mark the design directly onto the fabric. Temporary stitches are made along the design lines, and then the paper pattern is removed. The tailor tacks can be easily removed after the embroidery is complete.

Common tools in embroidery include needles (for stitching), threads (for creating designs), hoops/frames (for holding fabric taut), scissors (for cutting threads and trimming fabric), and thimbles (for protecting fingers from needle pricks).

Stem stitch creates a smooth, rope-like line ideal for outlining and creating curved lines, while herringbone stitch creates an interlocking pattern resembling fish bones and is often used for borders and filling shapes.

Direct drawing involves drawing the design directly onto the fabric using water-soluble markers, fabric pencils, or chalk. Once the embroidery is finished, any remaining marks can be washed away or brushed off, leaving behind the stitched design.