The use of canvas allows you to make a cross-stitch or tapestry stitch even very complex patterns on any fabric. However, every novice embroiderer invariably faces the question of what to do with the pattern in this case. Do I need to translate it into canvas and how best to do it? More experienced craftswomen usually embroider according to patterns, and the drawing is transferred only if the picture is very large and has many small details and subtle color transitions.
It is necessary
- - canvas;
- - Printer;
- - waxed paper;
- - copy paper;
- - tracing paper;
- - iron;
- - a pen or pencil.
Instructions
Step 1
Before starting work, consider whether you really need to transfer the drawing. If it is simple and without subtle color transitions, try to embroider it according to the pattern. Divide the pattern into equal squares in height and width. It is desirable that the beginning of each color coincide with the line. Transfer the pattern only if you cannot count the stitches according to the pattern for some reason.
Step 2
There are several ways to transfer the pattern to the canvas. They are not very different from those with which you transfer it to fabric. True, the method of spraying or stitching the contours of the pattern in this case is meaningless to use. The canvas has a rather loose structure, so graphite or chalk powder will simply pour out through the holes, and the seam will give curved contours. So it's better to use carbon paper or print the drawing directly onto the canvas.
Step 3
For carbon copy translation, first transfer the pattern onto tracing paper. Cut a piece of canvas to the desired size. Place the copy paper on it with the ink side to the canvas, and on top - tracing paper with a pattern. The pattern should be in the position in which it will be on the embroidery. Pin off the entire structure with pins or paper clips so that the layers do not part. Circle all lines of the drawing completely or just the main ones. Small details that are not embroidered with a cross need not be applied.
Step 4
You will need wax paper to print. It can be bought at stores that sell office supplies. Cut out an A4 piece of canvas. Determine where her seamy side and front side are. Cut out a sheet of waxed paper to the same size. Place it on the canvas and line up the cuts. The glossy side of the paper should touch the underside of the canvas. Iron it all over with a warm iron. You need to iron until the canvas is saturated with wax. Straighten the edges, but don't separate the layers. Load the resulting "sheet" into the printer without removing the sheets of plain paper from it. The image should be imprinted on the canvas. Print the drawing and dry it. After drying, separate the canvas and paper.
