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TWISTED STITCH [3 records]

Record 1 2000-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing Techniques and Stitching
CONT

Saddle stitch. This is a variation of the running stitch, but the stitches and spaces between them are longer, generally 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Used primarily for hand topstitching and intended to be a strong accent, the saddle stitch is usually done with buttonhole twist, embroidery floss, or tightly twisted yarn, often in a contrasting color.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
DEF

Point devant dont la longueur et les espaces mesurent habituellement de 1/4 pouce à 1/2 pouce. Ce point, utilisé principalement pour surpiquer à la main et souligner certains contours,s'exécute avec du fil retors, du fil à broder ou une laine filée serrée, de couleur soutenue ou contrastante.

Spanish

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Record 2 1995-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Knitting Techniques - Various
OBS

Does not turn the stitch as knitting through the back of the loop does but works them out of order, therefore moving the position of the stitch on the fabric.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques de tricot diverses
DEF

[...] une maille retournée. On y parvient en la prenant par derrière pour la tricoter à l'endroit, ce qui croise les fils.

Spanish

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Record 3 1992-07-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Needle Embroidery
DEF

[This stitch] must be worked evenly and closely, with no loose top edge. Work from right to left and bring the thread through at right end of the upper line, pass it to the left and hold down with the left thumb. Insert the needle into the upper line a short distance from where it first emerged and bring it out on the lower line with the thread under the needle point. Draw the needle throught the loop and, using the head of the needle, pass it under the top edge of the stitch. (A Complete Guide to Embroidery, P. Dawson, 1976, p. 43).

CONT

The Rosette Chain is a decorative line stitch, based on the Twisted Chain. Its texture is good for edging curved geometrical shapes such as a circle, or for outlining small flower shapes. It is attractive in white thread on a colored background and is useful for decorative purposes on objects that do not have to be laundered.(The Stitches of Creative Embroidery, J. Enthoven, 1964, p. 142).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Broderie à l'aiguille
DEF

[Pour exécuter ce point], travailler sur deux lignes parallèles. Sortir l'aiguille sur la ligne supérieure à droite, passer le fil du côté gauche et le maintenir avec le pouce gauche. Piquer dans la ligne supérieure tout près de l'endroit où le fil est sorti et sortir juste au-dessus de la ligne du bas, en passant le fil sous la pointe de l'aiguille (...) Tirer l'aiguille au travers et la passer sous le fil du dessus (...) sans prendre un seul brin du tissu.

CONT

Rosette en point de chaînette : Fournitures. Pour ce motif décoratif, utiliser de la soie de moyenne grosseur ou du coton perlé. De la laine à broder donnera un effet de galon rustique. Suggestions. Ce motif répété ornera des vêtements ou du linge. (Broderie : techniques et points, D. Hall, 1981, p. 37).

Spanish

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