Artes y Manualidades - Needlework

a decorative design made by cutting out and stitching a different piece of fabric or material onto a larger piece to create a pattern or picture

aplique, aplicación

a needlework technique that involves creating intricate geometric patterns and designs by using straight stitches of various lengths and colors

bargello, técnica de bordado bargello

a type of needlework that originated in the mid-19th century in Germany, which involves using wool yarn to create intricate patterns and designs on canvas or other fabrics

trabajo de lana de Berlín, bordado de lana de Berlín

a type of embroidery that uses black thread to create intricate and decorative designs and patterns on white or light-colored fabric

punto negro, trabajo negro

a small cylinder that holds thread, which is used in a sewing machine or a hand-held sewing tool

carrete, bobina

a type of needlework that involves cutting out floral or other motifs from printed fabrics and appliqueing them onto a base fabric to create a decorative composition

bordado perse

a type of embroidery that uses unbleached cotton thread to create a textured and raised design on a cotton or linen fabric

bordado de mecha de vela, bordado Candlewick

a type of embroidery stitch that involves creating a series of looped stitches that form a chain-like pattern

puntada de cadeneta, puntada en cadena

a small cylinder-shaped object made of wood, plastic, or other materials, used for holding and dispensing thread or yarn

bobina, carrete

a type of embroidery technique that involves attaching a decorative thread or yarn to a fabric surface by laying it on top of the fabric and securing it in place with small stitches or knots

couching, bordado de couching

a type of embroidery that originated in Brazil and is characterized by the use of high-sheen rayon thread

bordado brasileño, bordado de Brasil

a type of embroidery that involves creating designs on fabric using counted stitches

bordado a punto contado, bordado de punto contado

a type of embroidery that uses wool yarn to create a variety of decorative stitches on a fabric

bordado crewel, bordado de lana

a technique to make fabric that is done by hand and the threads of cotton or wool are connected by using a needle with a hook on its end

ganchillo

a type of embroidery stitch that involves creating X-shaped stitches on a fabric

punto de cruz, bordado a cruz

a sewing technique that involves repairing holes or tears in fabric by weaving or sewing new threads over the damaged area

remendado, darnado

to sew decorative patterns on a piece of cloth with colored threads

bordar

the activity of sewing decorative patterns onto a piece of clothing

bordado

the small opening or hole at the non-pointed end of a needle through which the thread or yarn is passed

el ojo, el orificio

a type of embroidery that uses metallic threads, such as gold or silver, and sometimes beads or sequins, to create intricate and decorative designs and patterns on fabric or other materials

bordado dorado, artesanía en oro

the skill or act of making a piece of clothing from threads of wool, etc. by using a pair of special long thin needles or a knitting machine

punto

a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.

aguja

a type of lace-making technique that involves creating lace designs and patterns using a needle and thread

encaje de aguja, encaje a mano con aguja

a type of embroidery that involves creating designs on canvas or other materials using a needle and thread

bordado de aguja, punto de aguja

a sewing technique that involves piecing together small pieces of fabric into a larger design or pattern

patchwork, aplicado

a slender, elongated object typically made of metal, that has a sharp point at one end and a flat or rounded head at the other

alfiler, pin

a small pad used to hold and store sewing pins and needles during sewing

almohadilla de alfileres, cushion para agujas

the top part of a sewing pin that is used to hold the pin in place and to provide a surface for gripping and pushing with the fingers

cabeza de alfiler, punta de alfiler

a type of embroidery that uses ribbon rather than traditional embroidery thread to create delicate and intricate designs and patterns on fabric or other materials

bordado de cinta, bordado con cinta

a piece of embroidery or needlework that serves as a model or demonstration of different stitches and techniques

muestra de bordado, muestrario de bordado

a traditional Japanese embroidery technique that involves using a running stitch to create decorative patterns and designs on fabric

sashiko

the skill or practice of using a scissor, needle, thread, etc. to make or repair clothing

costura

a decorative embroidery technique that involves gathering fabric in small, even pleats and securing them with stitches to create a textured and elastic effect

smocking, bordado fruncido

a knitting technique that uses a spool with pegs or nails to create a narrow, tubular cord or braid

tricotar en bobina, tejer en carrete

a loop or series of loops of thread or yarn that are used to sew or embroider fabric or other materials together

puntada, sutura

a type of embroidery that involves creating three-dimensional designs and motifs using a variety of materials such as wire, beads, and fabric

bordado en relieve, bordado tridimensional

a type of embroidery that involves creating decorative patterns and designs on the surface of fabric using a variety of stitches

bordado de superficie, bordado superficial

a piece of heavy cloth that is adorned by weaving complicated pictorial designs into it and is mostly used for wall hangings, curtains, etc.

tapiz

a small protective cap worn on the finger to prevent injury while pushing a needle through fabric when sewing

dedal, thimble

a thin strand of material, such as cotton, nylon, or silk, used for sewing or weaving

hilo, thread

a type of quilting technique that involves creating a raised and padded effect by stuffing areas of a quilt design with batting or other materials

trapunto, técnica de acolchado en relieve

a type of embroidery that involves creating designs and patterns on white or light-colored fabric using white or neutral-colored threads

bordado en blanco, bordado blanco

a knitting stitch that creates a twisted and interlocking pattern resembling a cable

punto de cable, puntada de cable

to finish the final row or stitch of a knitted or crocheted item and secure the loops so that the project is completed and ready to be cut off

rematar, cerrar los puntos

to create the first row of stitches on a knitting needle, often using a slip knot or a long-tail cast on method

montar puntos, hacer un montaje de puntos

a long, thin, pointed tool used in knitting to hold stitches and manipulate yarn

aguja de tejer, aguja de punto

a knitting pattern that creates a stretchy and textured fabric by alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific pattern

ribs, punto de arroz

the craft of sewing for decorative purposes

costura