Xin Li
Embroidery is one of the most important elements in the design of many clothing styles. If you need to design embroidery for your clothing styles, you must know the different embroidery techniques and the styles that are suitable for each embroidery technique. Embroidery can be defined as an important element to enhance the design and image, but before that, let us first understand what embroidery is and what types there are:
1. Flat Embroidery (Fill Stitch and Satin Stitch)
Flat embroidery is the most commonly used style in custom clothing design. Flat embroidery, also known as fine embroidery, is an important embroidery method in traditional Chinese embroidery techniques. It is widely used to embroider various styles of clothing and has a wide range of applications.
It involves sewing the pattern directly onto the fabric, creating a smooth and flat surface. There are two main techniques for flat embroidery:
Fill stitch: This technique is used to cover large areas of the pattern with a series of straight or zigzag stitches. It provides a dense and even appearance, which is ideal for complex patterns.
Satin stitch: Unlike the fill stitch, the satin stitch creates a smooth, shiny appearance by arranging long, tight stitches in parallel. This method is ideal for outlining text and creating clean edges in patterns.
2.3D Embroidery
3D or puff embroidery requires the use of foam underneath the stitches to create a raised effect. This style adds depth and texture to the design, making elements like text or logos pop out of the fabric. It’s a great choice for bold, bold details like large logos and large letters on hats, hoodies, jackets and other apparel.
3D Design Pattern embroidery. This kind of 3D design pattern embroidery is another type of 3D embroidery. The embroidered 3D pattern is very realistic and has more texture. It can improve the quality and brand grade of clothing. Of course, this kind of embroidery is not only used for embroidery on clothing, but also for embroidery on various decorations.
3.Applique Embroidery, Affixed cloth embroidered
Applique embroidery, also known as patchwork embroidery, is a form of embroidery that cuts and sews other fabrics onto clothing. Applique embroidery in Chinese Suzhou embroidery also belongs to this category. The embroidery method is to cut the applique fabric according to the pattern requirements and stick it on the embroidery surface. You can also pad cotton and other materials between the applique fabric and the embroidery surface to make the pattern bulge and have a three-dimensional effect. After sticking, use various needlework to lock the edges. Applique embroidery is simple in embroidery, with the pattern mainly in blocks, and the style is unique and generous.
4.Chenille Embroidery
Chenille embroidery is a recognizable and unique embroidery technique that lends itself to high stitch count designs. Thicker yarns are more likely to cover larger areas with fewer stitches.
Chenille thread, also known as thick velvet thread or snowflake thread, is a specific decorative thread on craft fabrics. Chenille thread has unique application value in the fields of hand-woven fabrics, furniture decoration, fashion clothing and home furnishing.
5.Sequin Embroidery
Sequin embroidery is also called bead embroidery. It uses hollow beads, bead tubes, artificial gems, and sparkling sequins as materials and is embroidered on clothing. There are also whole pieces of fabric embroidered with sequins to create a pearly and dazzling effect. It is generally used on stage performance costumes to increase the beauty and appeal of the clothing. It is also widely used on shoe uppers, handbags, jewelry boxes, etc., and often appears in some regular styles of clothing.
6.Thread Embroidery
Thick thread embroidery uses thicker sewing thread as embroidery thread, with large-hole needles or large-size needles, thick thread shuttles and 3mm needle plates to complete embroidery. Ordinary flat embroidery machines can produce it.
Compared with fine thread embroidery, thick wool embroidery has thicker thread materials, and each stitch can cover a larger area. The change of needlework can create a rich texture effect, which is thick and rich in texture. The embroidered pattern has a significant three-dimensional effect and a stronger visual impact.
The embroidered pattern is more freehand and vivid, with the rough feeling of hand embroidery, less softness, and more personality.
7.Embroidery Patch
Embroidery patches are designs stitched onto a separate piece of fabric before being attached to the main garment. This allows for mass production of the same design, which can then be easily applied to different pieces of clothing or accessories. Embroidery patches are durable, versatile, and commonly used for branding, logos, or decorative elements.
8.Fabric Roll Embroidery
Fabric roll embroidery, also called whole fabric embroidery/all over embroidery, or embroidered fabric, is a fabric that is embroidered all over. There are ordinary embroidery and sequin embroidery. Generally, embroidery is done on finished fabrics. After embroidery, it cannot be dyed in a vat, and the fabric cannot be post-finished normally. However, this kind of embroidered fabric is very suitable for high-end styles.
9.Cutting Piece Embroidery
Cutting piece embroidery refers to cutting the fabric into pieces and then embroidering various patterns on them. After the embroidery, the garments are made in large quantities. This method is suitable for large-area embroidery, designs with patterns on the seams, and large-scale customized T-shirts, sweatshirts, etc.
10.Ready-made Garment Embroidery
Garment embroidery mainly involves fixing the finished blank garment on the running platform and then embroidering the selected area. This method is applicable to a wide range of areas, mainly the large area of the front and back pieces, and small batches can also be used for garment embroidery.
What are the advantages and limitations of different types of embroidery for garment?
Choosing the right embroidery style can be overwhelming when you’re unsure of the pros and cons of each method. Each technique has its own unique advantages and disadvantages that affect its suitability for various design types, fabrics, and applications.
1. Flat Embroidery (Filling Stitch and Satin Stitch)
Advantages
- Versatile and durable: Flat embroidery works well on a variety of fabrics and is ideal for both small and large designs.
- Professional look: It offers a clean, sophisticated look that works well with logos and text.
- Detail-oriented: Great for creating intricate patterns with precise outlines and small details.
Limitations
- Flat finish: There is no 3D effect, which may not be ideal if you want your design to stand out.
- Time-consuming: Due to the delicate stitching required, it may take longer to produce.
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