Indian Fashion Designers Use Embroidery Extensively

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These days, even quilters and fabric artists have begun incorporating the process of thread drawing to create embellishments on various items. Earlier, when computers were not so affordable, people used to punch designs on paper tape, which were then run through a mechanical embroidery machine to design beautiful sewing machine embroideries. However, a single error could ruin the complete design, compelling the artist to start all over again. The introduction of the first computer graphic embroidery design system on a mini computer in 1980 made things easier. The operator used to digitize the pattern into the computer with the help of similar techniques used in punching. Then the machine would stitch out the digitized design. This may be convenient but exclusive handcrafted embroidery by Indian fashion designers is breathtaking.

Machine Embroidery Threads: Many people who sew regularly come across the problem of machine embroidery threads frequently breaking. Whether you prefer free motion embroidery or opt for the computerized embroidery machine, choosing the right thread is one of the most important requirements for creating the perfect design. Indian fashion designers understand this well and use the choicest threads. Some of the popular machine embroidery threads are as follows:

Rayon thread: Rayon thread is considered to be the most popular threads as it is has an attractive high glaze, and provides consistent and trouble free performance. It doesn't break or fray in the middle of high speed stitching, and it is also available in a wide variety of colors.

Polyester embroidery thread: It is one of the most economical threads used for embroidery. It is available in a number of colors and provides an effect that is similar to rayon. Though rayon thread has a higher glaze as compared to polyester thread, both are interchangeable and perform in a similar manner when used with high speed stitching, and are popular with Indian fashion designers.

Cotton embroidery thread: Cotton embroidery thread is usually not preferred for automatic embroidery machines but it performs very well and creates a lovely soft sheen. There are shops that provide them to the customers at cheap rates, when bought in bulk. Some of the renowned shops have their products advertised on the Internet. However, Indian fashion designers opt for more personalized options when it comes for choosing threads as it makes their work unique.

Silk thread: Compared to other fibers, silk tends to absorb dyes brilliantly, and is considered to be the leader in specialty threads. It has the strength of polyester and the stability of cotton, and hence sews smoothly without breaking in the middle of high speed stitching. Embroidery machines are easy to thread and offer the users the option of differential feed. Manuals provides step-by-step instructions on threading the machine, as well as demonstrations on the various functions and creative options, and explains the procedure of threading the sewing machine in detail when it comes to intricate designs that are often used by Indian fashion designers. India has a tropical climate as well as regions that are largely cold and arid which ensures that there's a wide range of textiles available in the country.