Hello. My name is Pat. I firmly believe that people need hobbies to keep themselves busy but also as a way to reflect upon the world and indulge in the delight of creativity. I love tackling projects or learning new things, but my favorite crafts and hobbies are scrapbooking and knitting. In this blog, I want to share my passion about crafting and hobbies. I will write instructional guides, tips on getting inspired, overviews of unique crafts and hobbies, and more. I am a mom of two grown girls, and I have one grandson. I hope you enjoy these blogs. Thanks for reading and happy crafting!
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Ready To Try Your First Redwork Project? Use These Tips To Get Started
Caleb Jordan
Embroidery projects are always an enjoyable way to show off your handiwork. Today, many crafters are returning to redwork, which is simply embroidery that is done using only red thread on a light colored fabric. Since redwork was popular in the Victorian era, this is also a fun way to add a retro touch with modern flair to everything from hand towels to pillowcases. As you get ready to begin your project, use these tips to ensure that you love the results when you are finished.
Prep Your Thread
It is important to understand that embroidery floss has dye that can bleed if it gets wet similarly to how a red shirt can dye your favorite white socks pink in the wash. Fortunately, you can prevent the red thread from bleeding onto your light colored fabric by doing a little prep work. Soak the thread in warm water, and rinse it until the water runs clear. Then, let it dry, and you can enjoy knowing that it won't bleed on your project.
Choose a Hoop or Stabilizer
Embroidering on linen and other soft fabrics is easier if you hold the material taut while you sew. Consider using an iron-on stabilizer if your redwork embroidery project will be done on a wearable fabric, or you can use a hoop to keep the fabric in place while you sew if you plan to display your project as a quilt or wall hanging. If you use a hoop, use caution not to pull the fabric so tight that it warps your stitches.
Transfer Your Pattern to the Fabric
It is always fun to choose redwork embroidery patterns, and it is important to know that there are several different ways to transfer your favorite one to the fabric. With iron-on patterns, you simply follow the provided instructions to put the pattern on to your fabric. If you use a printable pattern, then you can use a marking pen to trace the design on to your fabric. With both of these methods, make sure to prewash the fabric first so that any chemicals used during the processing do not interfere with the transfer.
As with any craft project, a little prep work goes a long way toward ensuring that you love the finished results. Now that you know how to get your project ready, be sure to experiment with different stitches as you put your personal touch on your favorite redwork design.
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