Arte e Artigianato - 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

applique, applicazione

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

bargello, tecnica del 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

lavoro di lana berlinese, ricamo in lana di Berlino

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

ricamo nero, lavorazione nera

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

bobina, fuso

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

ricamo perse

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

ricamo a stoppini, ricamo Candlewick

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

punto a catenella, punto catena

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

rocchetto, bobina

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, ricamo couching

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

ricamo brasiliano, ricamo del Brasile

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

ricamo a punto contato, ricamo a punto contati

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

ricamo crewel, ricamo in 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

uncinetto, lavoro all'uncinetto

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

punto croce, ricamo a croce

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

rattoppo, ricamo

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

ricamare

the activity of sewing decorative patterns onto a piece of clothing

ricamo

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

l'occhiello, il foro

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

ricamo d'oro, lavoro dorato

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

lavoro a maglia

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

ago

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

punto a foglia, merletto a macchina

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

ricamo a punto, punto a ago

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

patchwork, appliqué

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

spillo, perno

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

cuscinetto per spilli, cuscino per aghi

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

testa di spilla, punta di spilla

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

ricamo a nastro, ricamo con nastri

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

campione di ricamo, sampler di ricamo

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

cucire

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, ricamo a smock

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

lavoro a maglia su bobina, maglieria su rocchetto

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

puntura, cucitura

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

ricamo a rilievo, ricamo tridimensionale

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

ricamo di superficie, ricamo superficiale

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

tappeto, arazzo

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

ditale, thimble

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

filo

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, tecnica di trapunto

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

ricamo bianco, ricamo bianco su tessuto chiaro

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

punto a corda, punto cavo

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

chiudere le maglie, terminare il lavoro a maglia

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

montare le maglie, fare un avvio a maglie

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

ferro da maglia, ago da maglia

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

costo, punto coste

the craft of sewing for decorative purposes

costura