Embroidery Embroidery Materials and Fabrics 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does 'DMC' stand for in the context of embroidery floss?
- Delicate Multi-Color
- Dollfus-Mieg & Compagnie (Correct answer)
- Digital Machine Control
- Decorative Multi-Craft
Correct answer: Dollfus-Mieg & Compagnie
DMC stands for Dollfus-Mieg & Compagnie, a French company that is one of the world's leading embroidery thread manufacturers.
Question 2: Which type of needle is specifically designed for embroidery on even-weave fabrics?
- Sharp needle
- Tapestry needle (Correct answer)
- Chenille needle
- Milliner needle
Correct answer: Tapestry needle
A tapestry needle has a blunt tip and large eye, designed to pass through the holes of even-weave fabrics without splitting threads.
Question 3: What is the primary benefit of using an embroidery hoop when stitching?
- It prevents the needle from slipping
- It keeps the fabric taut to prevent puckering (Correct answer)
- It helps count stitches more easily
- It protects the thread from tangling
Correct answer: It keeps the fabric taut to prevent puckering
An embroidery hoop holds the fabric taut and under consistent tension, preventing puckering and distortion while stitching.
Question 4: Which material is Hardanger fabric traditionally made from?
- Cotton
- Wool
- Linen (Correct answer)
- Synthetic fiber
Correct answer: Linen
Hardanger fabric is traditionally woven from linen, though cotton versions are also widely available today.
Question 5: What is 'Evenweave' fabric specifically designed for?
- Crewelwork only
- Counted needlework where equal stitch counts are essential (Correct answer)
- Machine embroidery only
- Appliqué work
Correct answer: Counted needlework where equal stitch counts are essential
Evenweave fabric has identical thread counts horizontally and vertically, making it ideal for counted needlework that requires uniform stitch sizing.
Question 6: What type of stabilizer should you use when embroidering on stretchy knit fabrics?
- Tear-away stabilizer
- Cut-away stabilizer (Correct answer)
- Water-soluble stabilizer
- Heat-away stabilizer
Correct answer: Cut-away stabilizer
Cut-away stabilizer is left permanently in place after stitching to provide ongoing support to stretchy knit fabrics.
Embroidery Embroidery Materials and Fabrics 2
What does 'DMC' stand for in the context of embroidery floss?