DR - Whosilhouette13b W Kit
DR - Whosilhouette13b W Kit
DR - Whosilhouette13b W Kit
1. Always begin stitching from the centre of 5. To begin stitching, first thread your needle
your design and work outwards. with 2 (or sometimes 3) strands of cotton.
2. First find the centre of your fabric by 6. When making your first few stitches
folding it in half lengthwise and remember to leave a 2 cm ‘tail’ at the
crosswise. Mark the centre point where back of your work. Hold this ‘tail’ so that
the two fold lines meet with a pin. The your first few stitches are worked over it.
arrows on your chart correspond to the This secures your thread evenly. Never tie
fold lines on your fabric. a knot in your thread. Follow the cross
3. Now find the centre square at the centre of stitch instructions.
your chart. The position of the centre 7. Cross stitch is worked in rows of even,
square corresponds to the position of your slanted stitches, usually from left to right
pin. Begin stitching from the centre point. laying down half the crosses, then back
4. When you look closely at your fabric you from right to left to complete them. Note
can see it is made up of small squares. the top stitch must always be slanted the
Each square on your fabric represents a same way. When stitching try to keep the
square on your chart. You will stitch one tension of your thread even and do not
cross stitch over each square on your pull too tight. It is often easier to sew your
fabric. The different symbols show you design using an embroidery hoop to hold
the correct colour to use in each square. the material.
FINISHING OFF
To finish off your thread run the needle through the back of four,
or five stitches and trim the thread close to the cloth.
Should work become soiled, hand wash in cold water with mild
soap. Rinse well and dry flat in shade. Do not wring. Press from
the back with a warm iron.
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