How to Sticken the Right Way

Stickerei is essentially a handicraft, which involves creating and designing enthralling patterns on any textile or fabric to increase its beauty and value. Human beings had learnt and mastered the art of Stickerei since pre-historic times, when clothes were first invented. Since that time, human beings had been practicing this art to pursue creative interests and to create beautiful fabrics.

If you want to learn Stickerei and become a professional or amateur Sticken then you should follow some steps which can help you to create better fabrics. The base of Sticken related tasks is stitching. You should first and foremost understand and analyze the art of stitching and learn how to stitch better garments.

There are various tools which are required to become an embroiderer such as needles, floss, scissors and an Stickerei hoop. There are different type’s needles which can be used for Stickerei related tasks such as thin needle and broad faced needle. Usually broader needles with large opening are used by embroiders for better grip and better designing. Another reason to use such type of needle is the usage of floss; broader needles can accommodate the floss in an organized manner, thereby helping in stitching and to create better products.

The hoop is a tool which screws and fastener which is used to hold the fabric and to decorate different portions of that cloth depending on the design patterns. The usage of hoop simplifies the task and assists in creating better designed products. Next part is to choose the best fabric for Stickerei. Normally, designers choose a fabric which is neither too stretchy nor loosely woven. Thus, an average type of fabric which used for Stickerei purposes are chosen and worked upon for precision and better looks.

Now, the most important part of stitching should be worked upon for best results. Once a person learns stitching, then he or she can perform designing on any type of fabric using any design pattern. There are various types of stitching available today such as:
Line Stitch: In line stitch, the designer basically learns to stitch the outline of the garment in the most authentic manner. This is the most basic type of designing, and is used for most of the garments and fabrics.

Running Stitch: In running stitch, the basic parameters of the design pattern are impersonated on the fabric with the help of needles and threads such as cotton threads and yarn.
Whipped running stitch: This is another form of running stitch, wherein the needle traces the outline of the already stitched portions and contrasting colors are used for better effect.
Besides these, there are various other types of stitching available such as outline stitch, coral stitching etc which are used by Sticken to create enchanting fabrics and garments.