embroidery frame
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Definition
Noun: A device consisting of two concentric hoops (typically one fitting within the other) that holds fabric taut for the purpose of embroidering. The fabric is clamped between the hoops to provide a stable, flat surface for stitching.
Usage
The term "embroidery frame" refers specifically to the tool used to secure fabric during embroidery work. It is a countable noun. - She tightened the screw on her embroidery frame to stretch the linen perfectly. - For detailed work, using an embroidery frame helps prevent the fabric from puckering.
Advanced Usage
- In a professional context: An embroidery frame is considered essential equipment for maintaining consistent stitch tension and fabric integrity in both hand and machine embroidery.
- Historical context: The use of embroidery frames, also known as tambour frames, has been documented for centuries in various textile traditions.
Variants and Related Words
- Embroidery hoop: A more common synonym, often used interchangeably with "embroidery frame," though some distinguish a "frame" as being square or rectangular and a "hoop" as round.
- Tambour frame: A specific type of embroidery frame, often used for tambour embroidery or beadwork, where the fabric is held vertically.
- Slate frame: A larger, rectangular wooden frame with rollers on the sides, used for holding larger pieces of embroidery fabric under tension.
Synonyms
- Embroidery hoop
- Sewing hoop
- Tambour (in specific contexts)
Related Phrases
- To mount fabric in a frame: The process of securing the fabric within the embroidery frame.
- Before you begin stitching, you must properly mount the fabric in the frame.
- To work in hand vs. in a frame: A distinction between holding the fabric loosely ("in hand") versus using a frame for tension.
- For this project, I prefer to work in a frame to keep the stitches even.
Noun
- a frame made of two hoops; used for embroidering