Mouline thread from DMC

Exquisite work, beautiful embroidery, a picture worthy of praise can only be obtained if the needlewoman used good accessories for her masterpiece. The main role here is played by high-quality floss. For a long time, DMC threads have proven themselves in this direction.

DMC floss features a pleasant shine and silkiness. Basically, such threads are used to perform complex work using the smallest details, blurry color transitions. The processing of raw materials and the production of the finished product is concentrated in a factory in France.

Among the main features are the following.

• The manufacturer always uses specific raw materials for the manufacture of its products - soft cotton with long hair Giza from Egypt.
• Unique dyeing technology and double mercerization create shimmering yarns, make them heat-resistant and durable in longitudinal section.
• DMC has been using naphthol-based dyes in its production for a long time, therefore, the palette of finished products is more juicy, persistent, and bright. The finished work does not lose its attractiveness and color for many years.
• The manufacturer is faithful to its traditions, and therefore the threads always keep belonging to the color palette.... There are 465 shades of cotton floss in the color range. There are also threads of color characteristics: Light Effects - 36 shades, Satin - 60 colors, Color Variations - 36 colors.

Mouline threads are subdivided into threads made on a natural and synthetic basis. In turn, embroidery threads can be divided into:

• glowing;
• cotton;
• melange;
• woolen;
• acrylic;
• linen;
• metallic;
• fluorescent;
• silk.

Mouline threads are most often used by craftswomen for satin stitch or cross stitching. It contains 6 fibers that are easy to separate. The difference between this series is the transition from a dark to a lighter shade. Therefore, the same thread can be used in work to achieve a certain effect. The color palette is easy to mix with each other, can be stacked in the opposite direction, embroidered diagonally or in rows.

Conventionally, melange is divided into four categories:

• Variegated –Similar coloration;
• Space dyed - natural dyeing in segments;
• Shadow dyed - the use of one color, which varies in length with varying degrees of coloration;
• Overdyed - application of color in uneven intervals along the entire length.

The metallic variety is part of the Light Effects collection. In total, there are 36 types of different threads. It is recommended to use these threads together with classic threads for a 3D effect during the sewing process. The following types of fittings have a glow effect in this category.

• Shining Gems used for embroidery of objects that emit a kind of glow. As a result, the work is obtained with the effect of shine of precious stones. It should be noted that the fiber of this series is distinguished by its special durability.

• Collection of fibers from the series "Nacre" differs in sparkling structure, softness, light shades. Usually it is used in order to emphasize all the expressiveness of nature in a painting: flower petals, dawn, the structure of a seashell.

• Vintage series designed to give a special charm to things from the past, useful for lovers of antiquity. As a result, the work is reliable, high-quality, with a special metallic luster, noble background.

• As part of a series "Precious Metals" there are six shades that recreate precious metals (platinum, silver, gold).

• Strands with fluorescent and phosphorescent effect have their own specificity... Too bright colors are suitable for embroidery for children. In addition, craftswomen use such fibers to highlight symbols with a dark outline in color. The fibers of the white tones continue to glow after being applied to the canvas.

This collection consists of 36 varieties. Each fiber is a mixture of different colors and shades, presented in a single color scheme and flowing into one another without sharp boundaries... After every couple of stitches, the shade begins to change barely noticeably, thereby creating a coloristic picture. Chameleon effect yarn produces a rich and stylish color scheme with occasional fiber changes.

Classic fiber is especially popular with needlewomen all over the world. It is made entirely of natural Egyptian cotton, and in production it is mercerized twice. Therefore, the floss has a persistent color, strong longitudinal fiber. Finished products are not exposed to sunlight, high temperatures, and withstand mechanical stress.

That is why, even after a huge amount of time, the quality of work remains at its best. This collection consists of of 463 tones, therefore, each craftswoman in her embroidery can convey all her impressions, color, give a special effect to the work.

Wool is mainly used in products that need to be given volume and massiveness. Can be used as elements of knitted clothes or accessories, on non-woven tapestry, while knitting soft toys, in carpet technique. There are 463 colors in this group - ideal for multi-color applications.

The collection began in 2008. Now it is based on more than 60 colors and shades. The fibrous structure of Satin is distinguished by its special iridescence, silkiness and softness, which are characteristic of natural silk.

The color card will solve the problem of thread for the canvas. Even a beginner will understand the presented color palette. The table contains all examples of color combinations with numbers in Russian, English.

In the card, any shade is located in the form of a short section of wound fibers. Sometimes the manufacturer sells mini-folders with ponytails or slices inserted into special holes. The cards are designed in such a way that, in addition to the main collection, you can see melange and metallic colors. Below in the table there is always a list with numbers for a comfortable search, instructions on how to care for the finished product.

The purpose of the color map.

• Designers can quickly and accurately draw up any scheme. It often happens that in gadgets the color rendition is highly distorted, and it takes a long time to compose a combination of colors on an independent basis.
• It is convenient for craftswomen to correctly select any combination of not only fibers from one company, but also to assemble a collection of different manufacturers. Therefore, the scheme helps to precisely select the color palette of different manufacturers.
• It is convenient to store any leftovers in different bobbins.
• If you unexpectedly end up with a floss in embroidery, then you do not need to run around the shops, acquire a whole skeleton, it is easy to choose a close tone or create a blend.
• Beautifully distributed fittings according to the color structure - this is the aesthetic side of the work.

A beginner is always faced with the question of how to choose the right accessories for embroidery (unless, of course, this is a ready-made set). It all depends on the thickness of the canvas and the threads themselves. The thicker the fabric for embroidery, the thicker the thread should be. For example, linen canvas requires the selection of the finest fibers. For cross stitching, a cotton base is often used, and metallic is also suitable for a smooth surface.