The magic of threads

Art and personal development

Cultural practices and identity
Culture and recreation
Development of creative thinking skills
Introduction

Embroidery is a highly valued form of art that allows us to adorn through

of red threads made of cotton, wool, or silk, any type of fabrics.

We have to remember that to embroider means to adorn with thread and needle; just a little.
of creativity and knowledge of the points to create highly exceptional works of art
fascinating.

In the study of this sheet, you will learn some basic embroidery stitches and others.
of greater difficulty; consisting of variations of the basic points, just like
you will have the opportunity to explore your surroundings through observation walks,
you will create a catalog using drawing techniques, you will practice by piercing fabric or

cardboard and you will unleash all your creativity from the ability to manipulate thread
and yarn in a fabric, referencing the context of your community.

General objective

To know and apply the different embroidery techniques for representation of

characteristic elements of the community context.

Specific objectives.

Stimulate creativity through embroidery activities

Development of motor skills
Recognition of embroidery as part of Mexican culture.

Skills:

Art and personal development

Cultural practices and identity

Culture and recreation

 LEARNING CHALLENGE 1

A HISTORICAL JOURNEY OF EMBROIDERY AND ITS TYPES

To reflect, ask yourself the following questions through the dynamics of

"musical rings," which consists of making circles according to the
number of people reduced to one, so that when the music starts the
participants will have to dance around the circles, when the music stops each
participant positions themselves on a circumference, and anyone who is not within it
will answer one of the following questions.

Have you ever done embroidery?

Would you like to learn how to embroider?

Do you know any embroidery technique?

Does any of your relatives know how to embroider?

What embroidery exists in your community?

ACTIVITY 1

Reading of the concept, origin of embroidery, types and techniques. Read the text aloud,
in a place where you feel comfort and tranquility.

CONCEPT OF EMBROIDERY

According to the concept of the Larousse Dictionary of clothing and fashion, there is
One can understand that embroidery is an art or a craft for beautifying a fabric.
through drawings made with threads and needles, on a fabric support that
it can be made of leather, silk, cotton, wool, linen, even metal to form a
decoration.

The word embroidery derives from the medieval French word 'borde'. The term was applied

initially to the decorative knitted trims on liturgical garments

medieval. At that time, the word also encompassed the adornment in stitch over
any textile.2

BACKGROUND IN HISTORY

The art of weaving is one of the oldest that exists, since the production of
sophisticated textiles date back to ancient times; the first embroidered garment
what is preserved, thanks to the dry climate of the desert, is Egyptian. This is a shirt
of linen that was found in the tomb of Tutankhamun, which dates approximately
from the year 1360 B.C., the Egyptians were very skilled embroiderers who also
they decorated the fabrics with leather appliqués and beads. From the medieval period are
many of the textiles that have been preserved, fundamentally from the sanctuaries,
royal tombs and ecclesiastical treasures. In the Middle Ages, embroidery was considered
as a noble art that was practiced in the courts, for the ladies it was an art
refined that was done at any time, even when they had guests. With
this achieved sumptuous creations, for religious destinations and garments
which adorned them to enrich them. The invention of the steel needle and the
richly colored silk threads supported the development of many works of art that
this technique was facilitated and gradually enriched. In this way, it can be
to know the evolution of the fabric and the application of embroidery over time
in different cultures.

THE FIRST EMBROIDERIES

Egypt. The garment worn by men and women was the tunic, this was made of a
single piece with upper opening for head access. It depends on the range,
they could wear decorations on the top (yoke), and these were knitted or embroidered.
These embroideries were worked on the garment directly or separately, to
that these could be reused when the old garment is taken and placed on a new garment.
new.
EMBROIDERY TECHNIQUES

Cross stitch

Cross-stitch, also called point embroidery

counted is a perfect embroidery technique for
for beginners, and even for children. This
Embroidery technique requires: a canvas that is
can count, a drum, embroidery thread, a
embroidery needle and a pattern board. It
they can add beads, sequins, or others
things to beautify the work.

It is a popular technique for embroidering cross-stitch to form patterns by placing

these crosses next to each other. Therefore, it is important to have a fabric
with a clearly visible plot, since it is there where it can be easily applied
this embroidery technique.

Classic embroidery

It is a common embroidery technique that

it consists of simply embroidering with a thread and a
needle following a design and using different
stitches to easily vary the graphs. It is a
technique that can be adapted to all types of fabrics,
since it is based on the design line to follow and not
in the plot.

Ribbon embroidery

R ribbon embroidery is a type of embroidery that

it consists of embroidering with a fine silk ribbon in
thread place. It is an embroidery technique that dates back
from the 17th century. Today it is widely used to make flowers.

Needle painting

It is a well-known embroidery technique that allows

to reproduce the gradations of a painted motif. Is it possible?
simply use threads and a needle. Here it is necessary
multiply the stitches to fill the pattern and vary with the
colors for each desired shape.

Embroidered with gold thread

It is an embroidery technique that uses a thread.

very special called Cannetille. This thread allows
obtain metallic highlights in the embroidery.

Machine embroidery

It is a technique of embroidery with countless

possibilities. It is an embroidery machine that
electronically programmed to produce the designs
chosen, with one or more needles embroidering the same
Time. It is a very precise and fast technique. With
this embroidery machine can make small ones
series of embroidered objects with an identical design. If
wants precision and above all a large number of designs to embroider with very little
effort, the machine is your solution.

ACTIVITY 2

In order to help you better understand the text, do the following:

After analyzing the reading, they will collectively perform the

dynamic 'the spider web' which consists of throwing a ball of yarn to
some participant, who is called, must answer one of the
the following questions, after being answered, will throw the ball of
 I will pass it on to another person who will have to answer the following question and so on.

successively.

Where did the embroidery originate?

Which embroidery technique caught your attention the most?
Mention the types of embroidery
What embroidery techniques would you like to work on?
What is the difference between hand embroidery and machine embroidery?

Remember to note your compressions and assertions in your RPA, for

lastly, to recap all the information we have so far
put your ideas into a graphic organizer and share with your tutor.

CHALLENGE 2 ADVENTURER OF MY COMMUNITY.

Activity 1

Observation walk

We suggest creating a catalog

group of the elements
representatives of the community in
Where do you live, for that is necessary
that together with your group they carry out a

route identifying those

elements what son more
characteristics, for example, animals that inhabit, types of plants, landscapes,
architecture (of social elements such as churches, houses, streets, and roads) etc.
Activity 2

Our catalog

Once the observation has been made, they can start with the
creation of the catalog with recycled material by
example: sheets, flip chart, cardstock and other materials
you have at hand, letting your imagination fly
representing the landscapes or elements that they like the most

they liked.

Activity 3

Practice!

It's time to put embroidery techniques into practice, for this on a cardboard
they will shape the following images by piercing the outline with small holes,
whether with needles, nails or some pointed object. It is important to complete the
figure with yarn of your preferred color, using a needle for support.

Considerations

In those groups where the students are of early childhood, preschool and
lower primary and/or where the EC or the tutor will make the perforations for
avoid any type of risk.
PRESCHOOL:

Image 1:
draw a heart on cardboard
perforate the outline
insert the yarn into
a needle
the needle will be inserted into each
one of the holes,
filling the entire figure

Image 2:
trace a flower on cardboard/foam
perforate the outline
introduce the yarn into a
needle
the needle will be inserted into each
one of the openings,
contouring the figure
 Image 3:
draw a picture of your
preference in cardboard
punch the outline
introduce the yarn in
a needle
the needle will be inserted in each
one of the openings,
contouring and filling
the figure of the colors that
you want.
PRIMARY

MIDDLE SCHOOL
Image 4:
trace the letters of your
name on a piece of
fabric
with the embroidery of your
pleased to fill each one of
the letters
you can use the color of
yarn that you like the most

Remember to keep your learning process record, rescuing your

strengths, difficulties and how you resolved them.
 Challenge 3: Execution of the embroidery

Activity 1

Selection and creation of the drawing

From the drawings in the previously created catalog,

individuals will select one of their preference, they must
to imprint on a piece of fabric (poplin embroidery fabric) with
preferably measures of 50 cm x 50 cm.

Procedure:

Step 1: cut the fabric to the indicated measurements.

Step 2: trace or draw the selected image.

Step 3: make the details you consider necessary.

Activity 2

Practicing

They are provided with a pattern on a piece of paper, to start practicing the
various stitches and embroidery dots, taking as reference those seen
previously, consider the following materials for this:

Embroidery hoops
Needles (variety)
Thin yarn
Pattern of different types of embroidery
Activity 3

Making of the embroidery

Through the techniques previously studied and/or

proposals, you will choose the ones you consider

necessary, you should consider the following

materials to be able to carry out the embroidery of your

pleasure

Embroidery hoops
Needles (variety)
Thin yarn (colors of your preference taken into account your drawing)
selected
Thimble
Screen

We will start with the adventure, begin your embroidery with love, dedication, and effort.

but above all take into account that from this point you will be expressing aspects
significant aspects of the culture and identity of your locality.

Note: keep in mind with younger children when handling materials for
to embroider, since the parents will be responsible for doing the work that is requested,
as long as mutual support is encouraged.

The time has come to demonstrate what has been learned.

Once the products are completed (embroidered napkins made from different
we suggest setting up an exhibition gallery in a public space
from the community to share all your new learnings, remember that
It is extremely important to complete the construction of your RPA.