Basic knowledge of computer embroidery and the principle of embroidery machinery

Embroidery
Commonly known as "embroidery", it is a technique of threading needles on already processed fabrics, puncturing according to the design requirements, and organizing the embroidery threads into various patterns and colors by running the needles.

Colorful embroidery
It generally refers to the embroidery technique of controlling patterns with various colored embroidery threads. It has the characteristics of flat embroidery, rich stitching, fine stitches and bright colors, and is widely used in clothing accessories. Color embroidery is also very rich in color changes. It uses thread as a substitute to produce gorgeous color effects through the overlapping, juxtaposition and interlacing of various colored embroidery threads. In particular, the trocar stitch method is the most distinctive in expressing the subtle changes in the color of the pattern.

Embroidery
The main feature is to first use a thicker thread to make the base or use cotton to make the base, so that the pattern is raised, and then embroidered with embroidery thread, generally using the flat embroidery stitch method. The stalk embroidery pattern is beautiful and elegant, full of three-dimensional sense and strong decorativeness. It is also called high embroidery, and in Suzhou embroidery, it is called convex embroidery. Boundless embroidery is suitable for embroidering small-sized patterns and narrow-petaled flowers, such as chrysanthemums, plum blossoms, etc. It is generally embroidered with single-color threads.





Carved embroidery
Also known as Lou Kong embroidery, it is a kind of embroidery method with certain difficulty and unique effect. Its biggest feature is that in the process of embroidery, the holes are trimmed according to the pattern, and a variety of pattern combinations are embroidered in different ways in the cut holes, so that the embroidery surface has both free and easy real flowers, and beautiful flowers. The beautiful empty flowers in the play, the contrast between the virtual and the real, are full of fun. The embroidery is elegant and delicate.

Appliqué
Also known as applique embroidery, it is a form of embroidery in which other fabrics are cut and sewn onto clothing. The pasting embroidery in Chinese Suzhou embroidery also belongs to this category. The embroidery method is to cut the appliqué according to the requirements of the pattern and stick it on the embroidered surface, or put cotton and other objects between the appliqué and the embroidered surface to make the pattern uplift and have a three-dimensional effect. After pasting, use various stitches to lock the edges. The appliqué embroidery method is simple, the pattern is mainly block surface, and the style is unique and generous.

Nail thread embroidery
Also known as pan stem embroidery or stick thread embroidery, it is an embroidery method in which various ribbons and ropes are nailed and embroidered on clothing or textiles according to a certain pattern. Commonly used stitching methods include open stitching and concealed stitching. The former stitches are exposed on the thread stem, and the latter is hidden in the thread stem. Nail thread embroidery is simple and has a long history. Its decorative style is elegant and generous. It has been widely used in kimonos in recent years. Bead embroidery, also known as bead embroidery, is made of hollow beads, bead tubes, artificial gemstones, glittering sequins, etc., which are embroidered on clothing to produce jewels and dazzling effects. It is generally used in stage costumes. , to increase the beauty and attractiveness of clothing, but also widely used in shoe uppers, bags, jewelry boxes, etc.