All about thread floss

Embroidery is a hobby that both children and adults enjoy. To create luxurious color paintings, needlewomen most often use floss threads. Pictures embroidered in this way look beautiful even several years after the end of the work.

Mouline thread is a yarn that contains both natural and synthetic fibers. To dye it, dyes of various shades are used. Therefore, colored threads look very beautiful and bright. Embroiderers use floss threads for satin stitch and cross stitching, as well as for creating works in carpet technique. Such threads are usually sold in skeins.

There are several main types of threads on the market. Each of them has its own characteristics.

This is the most popular type of floss. These threads are strong, bright and resistant to fading and various chemicals.... It is this yarn that is most often added to ready-made embroidery kits. There are many multicolored cotton floss threads on sale.

These threads are made from natural raw materials. They are thin and very durable. They have a silky texture and uniform color.

This type of yarn is significantly different from others. Typically used for tapestry and carpet embroidery.

These threads contain a small amount of polyester. That's why they come out beautiful and shiny. On sale there are threads with a pearlescent effect, as well as with imitation of gold or silver.

These threads look very original. Mouline threads with a gradient are suitable for creating bright and unusual artworks.

Lovers of unusual embroidered paintings will love the threads that glow in the dark. They are usually used for embroidery of various outfits or accessories.

The soft, shiny thread is often used for embroidery in various outfits and accessories. The shine of such threads resembles the shine of oriental jewelry. Moreover, this material is very pleasant to the touch.

Many manufacturers are engaged in the production of materials for embroidery. Let's note the most popular brands.

This is a time-tested domestic manufacturer. Mouline threads are made from quality Egyptian cotton. The color of the threads is uniform. There are over 500 different shades of yarn on sale. Embroiderers can choose metallized, melange or cotton products for themselves.

But the products from this manufacturer have disadvantages. So, many buyers note that the shades of some threads in different batches do not match... But, since products from this brand are cheap, this drawback is insignificant. Mouline threads from Gamma are a great option for beginners.

This is another domestic manufacturer of colored yarn. The materials it produces are also made from quality Egyptian cotton. They are durable and reliable. The threads fit very tightly on the fabric. In the process of embroidery, they do not get shaggy. There are several hundred different shades of floss on sale. All of them are sold both in skeins and in large bobbins. The company is one of the main manufacturers of embroidery materials not only in Russia, but also abroad.

This is one of the old French companies. It was she who first began to mass produce floss. Materials from this brand are of high quality. They are pleasant to the touch, soft and shiny. The threads fit perfectly on the fabric, creating a beautiful and even pattern. For coloring the floss from this brand, modern European technologies are used. Therefore, the threads remain bright and beautiful for a long time. Working with threads from this brand is very convenient. They do not get confused or torn. Even beginner embroiderers can use these threads for embroidery.

A popular British company is engaged in the production of these threads for embroidery. The assortment of the company includes melange and cotton threads. They are durable and have excellent color retention. The price of the threads is consistent with their quality.

These threads are produced in Germany.There are silk and cotton on sale. They are very high quality and pleasant to the touch. The threads fit well on the fabric, so needlewomen do not have problems with embroidery. Sold in convenient packaging.

Products from this Chinese brand are not inferior in quality to products from other companies. High-quality cotton is used in the production of floss. The threads are strong and pleasant to work with. In the process of producing floss, the Chinese company focuses on the DMC brand. That's why the thread colors of these manufacturers are very similar.

Products from this Japanese brand are also rare. You can buy them far from everywhere. But recently, colored yarns are increasingly appearing in stores. Mouline thread is highly durable and has a pleasant silky texture. The threads are very well dyed and will not fade over time.

When choosing floss threads, you should pay attention not only to the brand, but also to other important points.

1. Colour... When buying threads, needlewomen first of all look at their color. For the convenience of buyers, there are special shade cards. It is very important that the threads do not shed. You can check the resistance to shedding by applying a damp cloth to the skein and rubbing it gently. If the material is really high quality, there will be no traces of paint on it.
2. Quality... The quality of the threads determines how convenient it will be to work with them. They must be strong and well colored. In this case, they will not break. Pictures, embroidered with good threads, retain their brightness and attractiveness for a long time. When choosing threads, it is important to ensure that they do not have any knots, thickenings or other defects.
3. Dimensions (edit)... When choosing a floss, it is also important to consider how many threads are in the skeins. When purchasing material for a particular painting, it is worth calculating in advance how much yarn will be needed to create it.

Experienced needlewomen prefer to buy floss in large quantities, creating their own sets. In this case, all the necessary shades will always be at hand.

So that the threads do not fade over time and always remain of high quality, they must constantly be in a warm and dry room. There are several main ways to store floss.

Most often, colored yarn is wound on plastic bobbins. You can buy such plastic products in any store with goods for needlework. They are lightweight, compact and durable. There are special notches on the bottom of each bobbin. It is very convenient to attach the edges of the threads to them.

Colored threads can also be wound on blanks made of thick cardboard. Such products are less durable than plastic bobbins. Therefore, they have to be changed more often. In order not to spend money on the purchase of such products, they can be easily made with your own hands. For this, thick cardboard and ready-made templates are used. The required numbers on such reels can be written with a felt-tip pen or a pen.

Yarn wound on spools of plastic or cardboard can be stored in large boxes or containers. Some embroiderers buy special organizers for the floss. They can be found in craft stores. Instead, spools can be stored in regular boxes, which are much cheaper. Some needlewomen even use empty candy or cookie boxes for this.

It is also easy to find special bones on sale for storing floss. You can put a whole skein on them without rewinding. The seeds are stored with floss in special transparent bags. They are usually sorted by color and placed in a special folder.

In this way, yarn leftovers are usually stored. Small hanks are placed in transparent bags with tight snaps. Labels with numbers are also placed there. Transparent bags are usually stored in cardboard organizers. They can be small or large. It all depends on the amount of material stored at home.

Some needlewomen wind the yarn on ordinary clothespins. The main advantage of this storage method is that the needlewoman does not have to spend money on the purchase of containers and other accessories. In addition, the edges can be easily fixed on the bottom of the clothespin. Therefore, they do not unwind at the most inopportune moment.

Working with a floss is quite simple. Even beginner needlewomen can learn to create beautiful embroidery using these threads. The advice of more experienced embroiderers will help them in this.

1. To prevent the threads from tangling during the embroidery process, you should not use too long options in your work.... The average length of the thread should be within 20 centimeters.
2. When embroidering, do not tie a knot at the edge of the thread. When the work is ready, it can be seen in the light. It is recommended to fasten the thread carefully, hiding its edge under the seam.
3. Working on a specific area of ​​embroidery, the filaments you use should be kept in a small organizer. In this case, the entire palette will always be in front of your eyes.
4. After finishing work, the finished product should be washed. This will make it look cleaner. If the threads are of good quality, they will not shed during washing.

Knowing all this information, it will be very easy to choose colored threads and learn how to work with them.