| Before taking up embroidery as an occupation or a | | | | 3. Spun Polyester: Gaining popularity because of |
| hobby, you need to know the different types of | | | | texture similarity with cotton. |
| important embroidery supplies and accessories that | | | | 4. Nylon: It is the strongest type but may be tough to |
| are available. Also keep in mind that each type can be | | | | adjust tension. |
| further divided into specific subtypes based on function | | | | Embroidery Needles: |
| and utility. Choose the right tools depending on your | | | | The type of needle used depends on the type of the |
| need, and type of work. | | | | embroidery, thread and fabric. Therefore the correct |
| The Hoop: | | | | size and type of needle is important when browsing |
| An embroidery hoop is a circular tool usually made of | | | | embroidering supplies for your work. These are the |
| wooden material that is used to hold the fabric steady, | | | | basic types of embroidery needles: |
| providing support and stability to the fabric being | | | | 1. Tapestry: Has a blunt tip with large eyes. Ideal for |
| embroidered. Most hoops have brass screws that can | | | | threading multiple plies of thread. |
| be tightened or loosened if necessary, and come in | | | | 2. Milliners: Has small eyes, and typically used for |
| various shapes and sizes. Popular types include - | | | | surface embroidery techniques. |
| 1. Tubular Embroidery Hoops: The arms of the hoops | | | | 3. Sharps: Sharp pointed and small eyed standard |
| are on the outside of the garment and connect to an | | | | needles. |
| inner hoop ring. The larger outer ring, on the other hand, | | | | 4. Chenille: Has same characteristics with Tapestry |
| is on the inside of the garment. Normally used without | | | | needles except for the sharp point. |
| the table top. These are the most popular embroidery | | | | 5. Beading: Long and thin needles generally meant for |
| hoops on the market. | | | | beadworks. |
| 2. Magnetic Embroidery Hoops: These hoops require | | | | 6. Twin-Pointed: Has a point at each end and a single |
| magnetic assembly. They can be used with or without | | | | eye in the middle to be used with a stitching frame. |
| the tabletop and are typically designed for lightweight | | | | 7. Easy-threading: has a split eye at the top, for easy |
| and thin garments and fabrics. | | | | threading as the name suggests. |
| 3. Jacketback Embroidery Hoops: large wooden hoops | | | | 8. Trolley: Attached to a ring it slips on the finger, and |
| that have strong holding power wood because of the | | | | can be used as a laying tool. |
| wooden. To be used with the tabletop and Jacketback | | | | Backings and Stabilizers: |
| holder. | | | | Backings are important in any type of embroidery |
| 4. Q-Mag Embroidery Hoops: These hoops use a | | | | because by the amount of stability and support they |
| combination mechanical or magnetic attach plate at | | | | provide often dictates the quality of the finished |
| two places, suitable for larger fabrics because of its | | | | product. Here are some common types: |
| stability. | | | | 1. Water soluble topping: Put over stitches-observing |
| Bobbin Thread: | | | | fabric types, which prevents stitches from sinking into |
| A Bobbin is the spool that holds the thread. The top | | | | the fabric. |
| thread and the bobbin thread form the stitch. | | | | 2. Water soluble backing: Generally used for used for |
| Pre-wound Bobbin threads are widely available and | | | | embroidering freestanding lace designs on it, or making |
| come in different types and materials. | | | | cutwork. |
| 1. Continuous-Filament Polyester: Strong, thin, consistent, | | | | 3. Cutaway Backing - This type enables cutting the |
| and does not leave behind any lint so it is the most | | | | excess fabric with a pair of scissors. |
| popular type. | | | | 4. Tearaway Backing - This type enables the excess |
| 2. Cotton: It allows for a wide range of tension | | | | to be torn away after fabric is embroidered. |
| adjustments because of its texture. | | | | |