Description and selection of ribbons for needlework

Needlework ribbons are different. From the material in this article, you will learn about their varieties, features, nuances of selection and storage.

Handicraft ribbons - strips of various materials, differing in width and length of the winding. Depending on this, they have different purposes. They have the widest range of colors, various indicators of texture, density.

They are sold mainly by the footage, less often - in the form of segments placed in needlework kits, matched by color. Bow-tied varieties are sold per piece.

You can classify tapes according to various criteria.

According to the type of use in needlework, all types of ribbons are divided into the following groups: floristic, decoration, decorative and applied. Each species has its own characteristics.

Products of the first group are used in needlework to decorate flower bouquets and gift boxes. The ribbons twist perfectly in spirals, tear along their length, keep their shape when assembling voluminous bows. They have a dense texture and a shiny front side.

The ribbons used in sewing are made from jersey and various textiles. In addition, they are laced and knitted. They are used mainly for decorating clothes or other sewn things (tablecloths, napkins, bedspreads, curtains, decorative pillows).

Some varieties are tapes with a sticky layer applied to the seamy side and front side.

Their glue is not too strong, the color is most often green (light, bright, dark). In large craft stores, you can find tape black, yellow, orange, gray-brown colors... Less often in the window there is pink, blue, white or lilac tape tape.

Analogs for hemming trousers or fixing the bottom edge of clothing are white mesh tape... It is placed between two layers of material and melted by means of an iron.

In addition to the mesh shape, it can resemble a cobweb. Suitable for hemming the bottom of jackets, skirts, sleeves. The adhesive does not withstand repeated washings, but for outerwear it is quite practical.

Edging tapes are called bias tape. It is cut at an angle of 45 degrees and has folds on both sides. Sold by the meter, stretches in length, perfectly follows the contours of parts when finishing them.

Finishing varieties are used in the production of hats, souvenirs, and interior items.

Different raw materials are used in the production of ribbons for needlework and creativity. Classic products are made of satin, lace, organza. Dense options are made from velvet, jacquard, polyester.

Depending on the type of tape, they can have different widths... The minimum values ​​of the bias inlay are 5-6 mm, the floristic and finishing, metallized tape - 3-5 mm. The average values ​​of the products are 1-1.5 cm.

The width of organza and satin modifications reaches 5 cm. Floristic varieties can be up to 3 cm. Metallized ones - up to 2.5-3 cm. Ruffle models differ: their values ​​vary in the range of 1.5-3 cm and more.

Handicraft ribbons differ in the type of raw materials used, in appearance, in the level of softness, in the type of weaving of threads.

Satin varieties have a wide range of applications. They are affordable, durable, beautiful, and come in a variety of widths and colors. They are used in various techniques, including ribbon embroidery, kanzashi. Their only drawback is the high crumbling of the edge.

Metallized ribbons have lurex threads or consist of a non-woven fabric cut into a strip with a metal texture. Colors can be different: gold, silver, bronze. In addition, they are red, blue, pink, purple, green.

Rep ribbons are thicker. They have a diagonal weave with characteristic protruding stripes. They are durable and are used by seamstresses and florists. It is easier to work with than satin counterparts, but they crumble without firing the edges.

Lace and knitted products are used in sewing. They make an excellent finishing of clothes, bed linen. Knitted narrow ribbons look great in scrapbooking decor. Lace and ruffle ribbons are used in sewing clothes for dolls and soft toys.

Ruches are gathered in a uniform assembly... They can be regular and rubber-based. Varieties in the form of a snake or bindweed look good on children's clothes. They are distinguished by a dense texture and a wave-like shape.

The jerseys are comfortable to work with and pleasant to the touch... They are used in various handicraft techniques (sewing, knitting, decorating bags, backpacks, clothes). They have loop weaving (visually reminiscent of a knitted fabric), stretch far and wide.

There are several factors to consider when choosing ribbons for home crafts. The key one is appointment... For finishing the edge, textile varieties are used based on the nuances of sewing.

The color can be contrasting or to match the product. For hairpins, it is worth buying satin or rep ribbons with a pattern.The theme is varied: from hearts and peas to princesses, characters of modern cartoons, floral, plant, abstract motives.

For kanzashi, they buy satin ribbons of different widths. The more complex the element, the wider the tape. In addition to satin, you can buy organza products.

Those who make gift baskets with flowers, ikebana, Christmas tree decorations, artificial flowers need to purchase a high-quality tape. The priority is for large skeins with a width of at least 1.2 cm.

The mesh ribbon or cobweb is all different. It is difficult to guess which one is better, since the quality of the glue varies in different batches. Practice shows that the cobweb is more effective.

Decorative tape for home needlework is selected by the footage or by windings. And also on sale there are ready-made kits for creativity. Ribbons for scrapbooking or for making exclusive cards - mini-versions of scotch tape with a pattern.

Moreover, they can be film and textile. For example, there are products on sale in the form of a textile braid, on the seamy side of which an adhesive is applied. Such materials are sold individually and in sets.

When buying an oblique inlay, you need to pay attention to the uniformity of the width, the presence of joining adhesions. The hem must be at least 4 mm wide on both sides. Otherwise, after a few washes, the seam will begin to spill out.

In the arsenal of many handicraft lovers there is a special organizer. It is great for storing different types of tapes. Small pieces can be wound and stored in zip bags.

Narrow ribbons can be wound onto cut-to-roll cardboard boxes. This is a very convenient way to store products from nylon, organza, satin. It is also possible to store metallized products of minimum width, bindweed.

Bobbins fit perfectly into organizers or cardboard boxes (e.g. shoe boxes). If you have boxes left over from your weaving rubber kits at home, they make great ribbon organizers.

To prevent the tape from unwinding, it can be fixed with a regular clerical elastic band. Someone uses ordinary wooden clothespins instead of cut-out bobbins. Narrow ribbons of short length can be wound on them.

In addition, a holder in the form of a grid for dishes can become an organizer for ribbons. You can purchase it at a hardware store. A good option is a paper towel holder.

If you have plastic containers at home, they can also serve as tape organizers. A less popular option is plastic bottles. They are cut off on one side, slits are made for pulling out the ribbons, a stick with the windings on is threaded inside. The structure is secured with clerical rubber bands.