How long should be the needle?
28. November 2022
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The length of the Luneville embroidery hook should not be longer than 1.3 cm from the edge of the handle
GLOSSARY
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CHAIN STITCH
Done with the needle: is a succession of loops from which the needle emerges inside each loop.
Done with the tambour (Luneville) hook is much faster.
PADDING
A technique making it possible to create relief in Goldwork and other beautiful embroidery artworks. This was made in early times with horsehair, wool, linen thread, card. Today we use felt and bundles of cotton string.
Padding is like a foundation that supports the metal threads. If is not done right, your work is not smooth and even.
GUM ARABIC
Gum arabic is used on back of the embroidery to make the work last longer. Dissolved in water can be used for a while.
ENGLISH-STYLE APPLICATION
Pose à l’anglaise
This is a technique that makes it possible to apply sequins side-by-side so that they cannot be lifted.
CASSÉ BEADING
Pose en cassé
Technique for applying beads or sequins individually.
DIMENSIONAL HUMP APPLICATION
A technique where sequins are applied standing very close to an edge in tubes or beads.
ENCROACHING DRAWN STITCH
Point tiré remordu
Back and forth
The „point-tire“ is a variation of the chain stitch.
This stitch is a irregular stitch and is overlapping. Back and forth stitches, in various lengths, blend into each other.
How to insert the tambour needle in the handle?
28. November 2022
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Insert the tambour hook so that the tongue faces the screw perfectly. In this way, the needle won’t get caught
What is a Tambour or Luneville hook?
31. August 2022
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A luneville or tambour crochet is a tool used in French Haute Couture Embroidery to make beautiful bead work, sequins
Padding in embroidery
25. May 2022
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A technique making it possible to create relief in Goldwork and other beautiful embroidery artworks. This was made in early
Gum arabic
25. May 2022
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Gum arabic is used on back of the embroidery to make the work last longer. Dissolved in water can be
Cassé beading
19. May 2022
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Pose en cassé Technique for applying beads or sequins individually.
English – style application
19. May 2022
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Pose à l’anglaise This is a technique that makes it possible to apply sequins side-by-side so that they cannot be
Dimensional hump application
19. May 2022
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A technique where sequins are applied standing very close to an edge in tubes or beads.
DRAWN STICH
12. May 2021
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The drawn stitch ( Pulled stitch) is a stitch which makes it possible to obtain a blanket stitch on the
CHAIN STICH
12. May 2021
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Done with the needle: is a succession of loops from which the needle emerges inside each loop. Done with the