Frequently Asked Questions
Nakışlık fabric, what is it?
Embroidery fabric is the general name given to fabrics with a weaving structure suitable for applying cross-stitch, Aida, Turkish embroidery, counted thread embroidery, wire breaking (tel kırma), punch needle, Hardanger, and various other hand embroidery techniques. The most important feature of these fabrics is that they have a regular and countable weave, which allows the needle and thread to move in a controlled manner across the fabric.
When choosing embroidery fabric, the pore structure, weave density, stiffness, surface appearance, and the embroidery technique to be applied are important. Fabrics with larger and more distinct pores provide ease for counted embroidery techniques like cross-stitch and Aida, while more tightly woven fabrics allow for the application of small and detailed motifs. Etuval Nazende, Etuval Sezen, Etuval Linen, and various linen-look Etuval varieties are among the common examples of this group.
Etuval Nazende
Etuval Nazende is an embroidery fabric used especially in cross-stitch, Turkish embroidery, counted thread embroidery, Hardanger, and different hand embroidery applications, thanks to its regular and countable weave. Products on the market are available in widths of 160 cm and in approximately 27-count densities. Its linen-like appearance and matte surface allow the stitched motifs to stand out.
Nazende is also defined as an option with smaller and tighter pores compared to Linen types. For this reason, it can be preferred for finer, detailed stitching work. It can be used in home textile products such as tablecloths, runners, end table covers, salon sets, and cross-stitch paintings.
Etuval Aida (Etamin)
Etuval Aida is one of the embroidery fabrics with regular and distinct pores, preferred especially for counted embroidery and cross-stitch work. The checkered structure of its weave makes it easier to follow the threads on the fabric and create motifs in a specific order.
The pore structure in Aida fabrics is one of the important factors affecting the detail level of the motif to be stitched and the appearance of the final product. While more distinct pores provide ease of use for beginner-level work and larger motifs, tighter woven options allow for the creation of smaller and more detailed patterns.
In addition to its use in cross-stitch, embroidery, counted thread embroidery, and various handcraft projects, Etuval Aida can also be evaluated for runners, tablecloths, wall hangings, decorative covers, dowry products, and home textile works. Embroidery Aida fabrics on the market are offered for cross-stitch and embroidery applications due to their countable structure.
Etuval Sezen
Etuval Sezen is an embroidery fabric used especially for Aida and cross-stitch work, which stands out with its more distinct checkered texture. In the market, Sezen fabric is listed as 14-count, and there are width options around 160 cm.
Its 14-count structure makes it useful for counted embroidery such as cross-stitch as it allows for easier tracking of the pores. It can be evaluated in home textile products such as tablecloths, runners, chargers, placemats, and salon sets. Sezen fabric is also available in different color options.
Etuval Linen
Etuval Linen is an embroidery fabric used in both traditional and modern embroidery works, with a texture resembling linen and regular pores. It is commonly offered in a 16-count structure and is suitable for techniques like cross-stitch and Brazilian embroidery.
Linen can make counted stitching easier with a more distinct pore structure compared to Nazende. In addition to being used in punch needle, cross-stitch, hoop embroidery, and various hand embroidery applications, it can also be evaluated for tablecloths, runners, placemats, kitchen and salon sets, bundles, and decorative textile products.
Etuval Ladik Linen
Etuval Ladik Linen is one of the embroidery fabric varieties used in embroidery and stitching work, highlighting a natural linen appearance. Thanks to its regular weave, it allows for the tracking of threads on the fabric surface and the application of different embroidery techniques.
Ladik Linen is one of the preferred fabrics, especially for hand embroidery, cross-stitch, and traditional embroidery work. Its natural-looking surface allows stitched motifs to appear on a more characterful background. It can be evaluated for dowry products, table textiles, runners, covers, and decorative embroidery works.
Etuval Garedenya
Etuval Garedenya is one of the embroidery fabric varieties used especially in dowry home textiles and embroidered tableware. Its regular weave structure forms a suitable ground for applying different embroidery and stitching techniques.
Garedenya fabric can be used in the preparation of tablecloths, napkins, runners, placemats, and various tableware sets. It is among the Etuval varieties preferred, especially for dowry products prepared with traditional hand craftsmanship. In market usage examples, it is observed that Garedenya is stitched into 26-piece dinner and tableware sets.
Etuval Markuzet Wire Breaking Tulle
Etuval Markuzet Wire Breaking Tulle, unlike other Etuval varieties, is an embroidery fabric with square pores and a light tulle structure, used specifically for wire breaking (tel kırma) embroidery. It is also called Markuzet or square wire breaking tulle.
The square pores of the fabric make it easier to create motifs by passing the wire used in the wire breaking technique through specific points. Etuval Markuzet Wire Breaking Tulle is offered on the market in a width of approximately 3 meters and comes in different color options.
Markuzet, which can also be used in decorative embroidery work besides wire breaking, is preferred especially for henna covers, bundles, covers, dowry products, and decorative textile designs. Its square and regular pore structure is one of the most important features of the fabric for creating wire breaking motifs properly.
What Should Be Considered When Choosing Embroidery Fabric?
When choosing fabric for embroidery, first, the stitching technique to be applied must be determined. Fabrics with regular square pores should be preferred for counted works like cross-stitch and Aida; whereas square-pored tulles like Markuzet should be preferred for wire breaking applications.
The count value of the fabric is also important in the selection. Count refers to the weave density of the fabric over a certain length. For example, Etuval Sezen has 14-count options, while Etuval Linen is offered as 16-count; and Etuval Nazende has 27-count options. These differences affect the size of the pores on the fabric and the level of detail that can be achieved in the stitching.
When the right embroidery fabric is chosen, the needle and thread move more controllably on the fabric, the dimensions of the pattern are maintained more easily, and the appearance of the stitched motifs is more regular. For this reason, not only color and appearance but also the embroidery technique, pore density, and the fabric's weave structure should be evaluated together when choosing fabric.
Çerçiler Fabric Embroidery Fabric Collection
In the Çerçiler Fabric embroidery fabric collection; different fabric options such as Etuval Nazende, Etuval Aida, Etuval Sezen, Etuval Linen, Etuval Ladik Linen, Etuval Garedenya, and Etuval Markuzet Wire Breaking Tulle are offered together, suitable for cross-stitch, Aida, Turkish embroidery, counted thread embroidery, wire breaking, and various hand embroidery applications.
By choosing the fabric suitable for your stitching technique, the detail of the motif, and the product you want to prepare, you can prepare many different projects ranging from table textiles to dowry products, and from decorative works to traditional handcrafts.
Nakışlık fabric is preferred for what reasons?
Embroidery fabrics primarily differ from one another in terms of weave density, pore structure, surface appearance, and the embroidery technique that can be applied. Therefore, the best fabric is not a specific product in itself, but rather the one most suitable for the work to be done.
Comparison of Etuval Nazende and Etuval Sezen
Nazende and Sezen are types of etuval (evenweave) fabrics that can be used for counted embroidery. However, the count values offered on the market differ. Nazende comes in a 27-count option, while Sezen is available in a 14-count option.
For this reason, while Sezen's more pronounced pore structure may be more useful for large, easy-to-follow motifs, Nazende's tighter weave can provide a surface suitable for stitching finer details.
Comparison of Etuval and Etuval Etamine
While Etuval refers to a broader group of embroidery fabrics, Etuval Etamine stands out with its distinct pore structure, specifically used for counted embroidery.
For cross-stitch and works where the motif is created by counting the fabric threads, Etuval Etamine offers a more distinct working surface, while different varieties of Etuval can be preferred depending on the intended use.
Comparison of Etuval Linen and Etuval Ladik Linen
Both fabrics can be considered among the embroidery options that highlight a linen character.
While Etuval Linen is an option suitable for different embroidery techniques with its regular and countable weave, Etuval Ladik Linen can be preferred for works where a natural linen appearance is more prominent.
Particularly in modern home textile designs, these two options can be evaluated for projects where the embroidered motif is intended to be used with a more natural fabric look.
Etuval Garedenya and Other Etuval Fabrics
Etuval Garedenya is also one of the embroidery fabrics considered for embroidery and dowry textile projects. The preference between it and other Etuval varieties is largely determined by the appearance of the product to be made and the embroidery technique to be applied.
When preparing table textiles and dowry products, one should consider not only the workability of the fabric but also how it will look in the finished product.
Etuval Markuzet Wire Breaking Tulle and Others
Markuzet Wire Breaking Tulle is the product that differs most clearly from the other fabrics in the collection. The main reason for this is that it has a square-pored tulle structure specifically suitable for the wire breaking (tel kırma) technique.
For this reason, unlike fabrics such as Etuval, Etuval Etamine, Sezen, and Linen used for cross-stitch or classic hand embroidery, Markuzet is primarily preferred for wire breaking works.
Nakışlık fabric is used in what applications?
Etival Aida;
Cross-stitch
Needlepoint embroidery
Hand embroidery
Counted-thread embroidery
Embroidered runner
Tablecloth
Decorative panels
Napkin
Placemat
Dowry items
Decorative covers
can be used for.
Does it shrink?
It may shrink between 5-10%. It must be washed once before sewing.
Does it wrinkle? Is it easy to iron?
It wrinkles after washing. It is easy to iron and does not wrinkle during use.
What are the care instructions?
Do not tumble dry
Do Not Use Bleach
Iron at a maximum of 110°C
Does it stain?
Thanks to its finish, it has water and oil repellent properties and does not absorb liquid. In case of liquid spills, it can be easily cleaned by wiping with a dry cloth.
