Arts and Crafts - Needlework

Here you will learn some English words related to needlework such as "crochet", "thimble", and "knitting".

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applique [noun]

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

bargello [noun]

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

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

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

bobbin [noun]

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

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

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

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

reel [noun]

a small cylindrical object, typically made of wood, plastic, or similar material, used to hold and dispense thread or yarn

Ex: The factory produced hundreds of reels of ribbon each day .
couching [noun]

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

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

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

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

crochet [noun]

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

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

darning [noun]

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

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

Ex: The grandmother taught her granddaughter how to embroider a personalized handkerchief .

the activity of sewing decorative patterns onto a piece of clothing

Ex: He personalized his denim jacket with colorful embroidery , stitching his initials and favorite symbols onto the back .
eye [noun]

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

goldwork [noun]

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

knitting [noun]

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

needle [noun]

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

Ex: The acupuncturist inserted a tiny needle to relieve his back pain .

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

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

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

pin [noun]

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

Ex: He pricked his finger on a pin that had fallen on the floor .

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

pinhead [noun]

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

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

sampler [noun]

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

sashiko [noun]

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

sewing [noun]

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

Ex: He spent the afternoon sewing patches onto his old jeans to give them a new look .
smocking [noun]

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

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

stitch [noun]

an in‑and‑out movement of thread or yarn made with a needle or hook that joins, forms, or decorates fabric, leather, or similar materials

Ex: The sweater had one dropped stitch that widened with every wash .

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

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

tapestry [noun]

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

thimble [noun]

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

thread [noun]

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

trapunto [noun]

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

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

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

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

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

ribbing [noun]

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