Tambour Crochet

mignonette wrote

on Jul 8, 2009 10:32 PM

I recently learned about a beautiful form of crochet embroidery called Tambour. I have been able to find one book on the topic called Tambour Work by Yusai Fukuyama. It is very descriptive with lovely patterns but I find I want more. Does anyone have any other sources of patterns for tambour? How about experience in making tambour projects?

Lilian Guyers wrote

on Jul 9, 2009 9:53 AM

Sorry, Mignonette

I have not heard about this "Tambour" crochet embroidery.

Perhaps you could show us some photos of your work. I know I would be very interested in this type of crochet-embroidery.

Thank you!

UK

Char55 wrote

on Jul 10, 2009 8:30 AM

Tambour work uses a very fine crochet hook and the chain stitch. Tambour embroidery was the origin of crochet. I have never done any but, you might want to try these sites:

Patterns:

http://www.crochet-world.com/newsletters/talkingcrochet/pages/TCNL1709_patt1.html

http://www.sadiasews.com/tambour2.html

http://www.sadiasews.com/tambour3.html

How to:

http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-chain-stitch-tambour/

Tools:

http://www.lacis.com/catalog/data/AB_EmbroideryTambourWork.html

History/photos:

http://www.iainabrach.org/BlogItem.asp?ID=6

http://www.needlecrafter.com/articles/art02_00.html

hope this helps

Char55

Brenda Kenny wrote

on Aug 7, 2009 9:49 AM

Hi, I just read about this form of crochet in the Interweave magazine, think it was an old one but would be interested to know if you have found any information - it looks like something I would like to try too.

kimkotary wrote

on Mar 31, 2010 9:08 PM

I realize your discussion was last summer but I just stumbled across it.  I am a "jack of many trades." I am a freelance embroiderer, crocheter and knitter, designer and teacher, mostly.  There are a few pictures of a few pieces of tambour work that I have done on my website - kkotary.webs.com

The link from Talking Crochet is a good example for a novice or hobbyist.

The thing you really need to know is that the fabric has to be tight like the head of a drum.  You want a plain weave fabric - nothing stretchy or satin.

The hoop needs to be secure so you have both hands free.  The chain stitches will be on the side where the hook is. The side where the thread is will look like--------machine stitches depending on your skill or the length you make your stitches.  The hook is on one side of the fabric and the hand controlling the thread is on the other side of the fabric.  A tambour hook works better than a crochet hook because it is pointed.  Expect to poke your finger.

You can also use this technique for beads or sequins.  Thread the beads or sequins on before you start.  With the hook on the reverse of the fabric, move a bead or sequin up for each stitch or as desired.

Please feel welcome to contact me if you have questions.

I would love to find enough interested people to hold a class someday, even if it were an online class.

Kim Kotary