Frequently Asked Questions
Nakışlık fabric, what is it?
Embroidery fabric is the general term for fabrics with a weave structure suitable for applying cross-stitch, etamine, 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 their regular, countable weave, which allows the needle and thread to move across the fabric in a controlled manner.
When choosing embroidery fabric, the pore structure, weave density, stiffness, surface appearance, and the embroidery technique to be applied are important. While fabrics with larger, more distinct pores provide convenience for counted work like cross-stitch and etamine, 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 for cross-stitch, Turkish embroidery, counted thread embroidery, Hardanger, and various hand embroidery applications, thanks to its regular and countable weave. Products on the market are available in widths of 160 cm and densities of approximately 27 count. Its linen 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, parlor sets, and cross-stitch paintings.
Etuval Etamine
Etuval Etamine is one of the embroidery fabrics with regular and distinct pores preferred especially for counted embroidery and cross-stitch work. The checkered structure in its weave makes it easier to follow the threads on the fabric and create motifs in a specific order.
In etamine fabrics, the pore structure 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, more tightly woven options allow for the creation of smaller and more detailed patterns.
Etuval Etamine can be used in cross-stitch, embroidery, counted thread work, and various handicraft projects, as well as in runners, tablecloths, panels, decorative covers, dowry products, and home textile projects. Embroidery-grade etamine 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 etamine and cross-stitch work, which stands out with its more distinct checkered weave. Sezen fabric is listed as 14 count in products on the market and has width options of around 160 cm.
Its 14 count structure is useful for counted embroidery like cross-stitch as it allows the pores to be tracked more easily. It can be evaluated in home textile products such as tablecloths, runners, chargers, placemats, and parlor sets. Sezen fabric also comes in different color options.
Etuval Linen
Etuval Linen is an embroidery fabric used in both traditional and modern embroidery work with its texture resembling linen and its regular pores. It is commonly offered in a 16 count structure and is suitable for techniques such as cross-stitch and Brazilian embroidery.
Compared to Nazende, Linen can make counted stitching easier with its more distinct pore structure. In addition to being used in punch, cross-stitch, hoop embroidery, and various hand embroidery applications, it can also be evaluated in tablecloths, runners, placemats, kitchen and parlor sets, bundles (bohça), and decorative textile products.
Etuval Ladik Linen
Etuval Ladik Linen is one of the varieties of embroidery fabric used in embroidery and stitching work that highlights the natural linen appearance. Thanks to its regular weave, it allows for the threads on the fabric surface to be followed and different embroidery techniques to be applied.
Ladik Linen is one of the fabrics preferred especially for hand embroidery, cross-stitch, and traditional stitching 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 work.
Etuval Garedenya
Etuval Garedenya is one of the embroidery fabric varieties used especially in dowry home textiles and embroidered dining sets. Its regular weave structure creates a suitable base for the application of different embroidery and stitching techniques.
Garedenya fabric can be used in the preparation of tablecloths, napkins, runners, placemats, and various dining sets. It is among the etuval varieties preferred especially in dowry products prepared with traditional hand craftsmanship. In usage examples on the market, it is seen that Garedenya is embroidered for 26-piece dining and table sets.
Etuval Markuzet Wire Breaking Tulle
Etuval Markuzet Wire Breaking Tulle, unlike other etuval varieties, is an embroidery fabric with a square-pore and light tulle structure used specifically for wire breaking (tel kırma) embroidery. It is also called Markuzet or square wire breaking tulle.
The fabric's square pores 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 widths of approximately 3 meters and is available in different color options.
Markuzet, which can also be used in decorative embroidery work other than wire breaking, is especially preferred 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 correctly.
What Should Be Considered When Choosing Embroidery Fabric?
When choosing a fabric for embroidery, the stitching technique to be applied should first be determined. Fabrics with regular square pores should be preferred for counted work like cross-stitch and etamine, while square-pored tulles like Markuzet should be preferred for wire breaking applications.
The count value of the fabric is also important in selection. Count refers to the weaving density over a certain length of fabric. For example, Etuval Sezen has varieties offered as 14 count, while Etuval Linen is 16 count; 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 over the fabric, the dimensions of the pattern are more easily preserved, and the appearance of the stitched motifs is more uniform. 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 during fabric selection.
Çerçiler Fabric Embroidery Fabric Collection
The Çerçiler Fabric embroidery fabric collection offers a variety of fabric options together, such as Etuval Nazende, Etuval, Etuval Sezen, Etuval Linen, Etuval Ladik Linen, Etuval Garedenya, and Etuval Markuzet Wire Breaking Tulle, suitable for cross-stitch, etamine, Turkish embroidery, counted thread work, wire breaking, and various hand embroidery applications.
By choosing the fabric suitable for your technique, the detail of your motif, and the product you want to prepare, you can prepare many different projects ranging from table textiles to dowry products, and from decorative work to traditional handicrafts.
Nakışlık fabric is preferred for what reasons?
Embroidery fabrics are primarily distinguished by their thread count, pore structure, surface appearance, and the embroidery techniques applicable to them. Therefore, the "best" fabric is not a single, specific product, but rather the one most suitable for the project at hand.
Etuval Nazende and Etuval Sezen Comparison
Nazende and Sezen are types of etuval fabrics that can be used for counted embroidery. However, their available count values differ: Nazende is available in 27 count, while Sezen comes in 14 count.
Because of this, Sezen's more prominent pore structure may be more useful for large, easy-to-follow motifs, whereas Nazende's denser weave provides a surface suitable for stitching finer details.
Etuval and Etuval Etamin Comparison
While "Etuval" refers to a broader group of embroidery fabrics, "Etuval Etamin" stands out for its distinct, porous structure specifically designed for counted embroidery.
For cross-stitch and projects where motifs are created by counting fabric threads, Etuval Etamin offers a more defined workspace, while other varieties of Etuval can be chosen based on the intended use.
Etuval Linen and Etuval Ladik Linen Comparison
Both fabrics can be considered among the embroidery options that highlight a linen character.
Etuval Linen is an option suitable for various embroidery techniques due to its regular and countable weave, while Etuval Ladik Linen can be preferred for projects where a natural linen appearance is more desired.
These two options can be considered, especially in modern home textile designs, where the embroidered motif is intended to be paired with a more natural fabric look.
Etuval Gardenia and Other Etuval Fabrics
Etuval Gardenia is another embroidery fabric utilized in embroidery and dowry textile projects. The choice between it and other Etuval varieties is largely determined by the desired appearance of the finished product and the embroidery technique to be applied.
When preparing table linens and dowry products, not only the fabric's workability but also how the finished product drapes and looks should be taken into account.
Etuval Markuzet Wire Breaking Tulle and Others
Markuzet Wire Breaking Tulle is the product that stands out most clearly from the others in the collection. The main reason for this is its square-pore tulle structure, which is specifically suited for the "tel kırma" (wire breaking) technique.
For this reason, unlike fabrics such as Etuval, Etuval Etamin, Sezen, and Linen, which are used for cross-stitch or classic hand embroidery, Markuzet is primarily preferred for wire breaking projects.
Nakışlık fabric is used in what applications?
Etuval Ladik Linen;
Hand embroidery
Cross-stitch
Counted-thread embroidery
Decorative embroidery
Tablecloth
Runner
Napkin
Living room set
Dowry items
Decorative home textiles
can be used for these projects.
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.