Coursera Flash Sale
40% Off Coursera Plus for 3 Months!
Grab it
Watch a collaborative fiber arts video where two creators test the viability of handspun yarn for embroidery work. Observe as one creator spins custom embroidery floss from various materials including cotton, mulberry silk, recycled silk, and wool/rayon blends, creating both 3-plied and 6-plied crewel-style threads. Follow along as an embroidery expert from The Stitchery puts these handspun threads to the test in a detailed sampler, providing honest feedback on their performance, durability, and workability compared to commercial embroidery floss. Learn about the challenges and successes of using handspun materials for embroidery, including issues like thread strength, pilling, and shredding. Discover the unique characteristics of different fiber types when spun specifically for embroidery use and gain insights into whether handspun threads can effectively replace commercial options for various embroidery techniques. Explore the intersection of spinning and embroidery crafts through this practical experiment that demonstrates both the technical aspects of creating suitable threads and their real-world application in needlework projects.
