Decorative Stitches

There are different kinds of embroidery which are known by special names such as cut work, drawn thread work, appliqu, smocking etc.

1. Lazy stitch 16. Bullion stitch
2. blanket stitch 17. Satin stitch
3. chain stitch 18. Hem stitch
4. French knot stitch 19. Smocking stitch
5. Fly stitch
6. Cross stitch
7. Stem stitch
8. Cable stitch
9. Chevron stitch
10. Straight stitch
11. Feather stitch
12. Seed stitch
13. Couching stitch
14. Fish bone stitch
15. Herringbone stitch

PRACTICAL WORK: SIMPLE DECORATIVE STITCHES ON BROWN PAPER: CHAIN STITCH

Chain stitches done side by side to fill large shapes and it is used to wok single lines

1. Bring needle out of the line to be stitched
2. Hold the thread to the left.
3. Put the needle back to where it just comes out
4. Bring it out in short space further down
5. Pass the threads under the needle from left to right
6. Draw the needle through to form the first link of the chain
7. Put the needle back into the materials just inside the link.

STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES

STEP I; The Teacher revises the previous week lesson.

STEPII: The Teacher introduces the new topic.

STEP III: The Teacher explains the note in details.

STEPIV: The Teacher gives room for pupils to ask questions.

STEPV: The Teacher evaluates the pupils.

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

1. Define decorative stitches
2. List the types of decorative stitches

ASSIGNMENT

1. What are decorative stitches?
2. Mention 5 types of decorative stitches

See also

PROCESS OF BASIC STITCHES

PERMANENT STITCHES

SEWING BASIC STITCHES

INCOME YIELDING CRAFTS

INCOME YIELDING CRAFTS