Tle 8 Q1 L2 Handicraft
Tle 8 Q1 L2 Handicraft
Tle 8 Q1 L2 Handicraft
LEARNING OUTCOME 2
CREATE EMBROIDERED ARTICLE
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Embroidered article is created based on the principles and elements of design.
Good working habits are observed
Principles of Design
You can only produce good embroidered articles if you know how to create a good design and use the
right color o thread for it. Careful study of the principles of design and strictly following it will help you
produce a good design. Always bear in mind that design is the arrangement of line, form, color and
texture with the purpose of achieving order and beauty.
1. Harmony
Harmony is the Law of Unity with variety. This principle infers repetition of line, form, shape and size.
2. Proportion
May be produced in two ways, either formal or informal. Formal balance or symmetry has equal color,
shape, and size on either side of a design. While the informal occult has unequal proportion.
4. Rhythm
It is a smooth related movement. Pattern and line carry the eyes along without jerky motion. The eye
automatically connects points in space.
5. Emphasis
The eye is carried first to the most important part of the design and then to the other details in order of
their importance. This referred to as the center of interest of a design.
Elements of design
1. Line
Refers to the surface appearance which is either rough or smooth, dull or glossy, thick or thin
3. Color
Color may be cool, warm, bright or dull. Choosing the right color will greatly affect the appearance of your
finished project.
Below is a color wheel consisting of twelve colors which will give you an idea to make successful choice
of color.
There are also definitions (or categories) of colors based on the color wheel. We begin with a 3-part color wheel.
Primary Colors:
Red, yellow and blue. In traditional color theory (used in paint and pigments), primary colors are the 3
pigment colors that cannot be mixed or formed by any combination of other colors. All other colors are
derived from these 3 hues.
Secondary Colors:
Green, orange and purple. These are the colors formed by mixing the primary colors.
Tertiary Colors: Yellow-orange, red-orange, red-purple, blue-purple, blue-green & yellow-green. These
are the colors formed by mixing a primary and a secondary color. That's why the hue is a two word name,
such as blue-green, red-violet, and yellow-orange.
Color scheme
A. Related Colors
1. Monochromatic Harmony
2. Analogous Harmony
Three neighboring colors, one of which is dominant
B. Contrasting Colors
1. Complementary
2. Double Complementary
3. Split Complementary
4. Triad
TRANSFERRING DESIGNS
The embroidery design you choose reflects who you are or the purpose for which your project is being
done. For a more individual touch, you may create. If this is not possible you may copy a design from
commercially available books on embroidery. Whichever make sure that the design you choose will not
only suit your purpose but will also enhance the beauty of your fabric.
There are several ways of transferring designs on fabric. Among these are ironing, tracing, and stamping.
Hot-iron Transfer
Some designs sold in craft stores are printed on thin transfer sheets. These are called hot-iron transfers,
the easiest among the three methods. To use a hot-iron transfer, first remove excess paper around the
design, place the design on the fabric, then pin at the corners. Make sure your flatiron is at low setting before
pressing it over an area of the design for a few seconds. Lift the iron then move it to another area of the design.
Remember not to glide the iron over the design as this can ruin the design.
Tracing Method
Designs may also be transferred using a tracing wheel and preferably dressmaker’s carbon paper.
However, when no carbon paper of this type is available, ordinary carbon paper may be used. Utmost
care should be taken though in using the latter type as it can smear badly on the fabric. Remember to use
light-colored carbon paper if your fabric is of a light color.
The steps in this method are as follows: