Embroidery tools

Abstract

We provide embroidery tools that are easy to produce and can be used to embroider even on coarse fabrics. [Solution] The embroidery tool 100 consists of a rectangular frame 1 which is card-shaped and has a rectangular hole 2 in the center, a piece of cloth 3 which is fixed to the frame 1 with a certain tension to close the hole 2, and an adhesive layer made of a heat-sealing sheet interposed between the frame 1 and the cloth 3. A predetermined picture is printed on the cloth 3. The frame 1 is made of flexible cardboard or resin. The width of each side of the frame 1 is preferably such that fingers do not enter the inside of the frame 1 when pinched with fingers. A layer of thermosetting resin is formed on the surface of the cloth 3 using a heat-sealing sheet. This makes it possible to easily fix the cloth to the frame 1 and to embroider on coarse-weave cloth.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an embroidery tool that can be easily produced and is easy to use.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, an embroidery frame as described in Patent Document 1 is known. This embroidery frame includes a plate-shaped frame body provided with a through hole in the central portion, a cloth having elasticity such that the displacement amount in the pressing direction of an arbitrary pressing point of the through hole in a state where the cloth is stretched on the frame body indicates a value within the range of 0.1 to 0.5 mm at a predetermined pressing force within the range of 0.8 to 1.6 N, and an attachment layer provided on one surface of the frame body and capable of attaching the cloth.

[0003] In order to provide the embroidery cloth with the predetermined elasticity, the cloth is sandwiched between the frame bodies while applying tension using a dedicated machine, and the cloth is fixed with a thermosetting resin provided on the frame body in a state where a certain tension is applied. As a result, an embroidery frame having a cloth with appropriate tension for embroidery can be obtained with respect to the frame body.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, in the above conventional embroidery frame, an iron for heating to apply a certain tension and a dedicated machine for maintaining the tension are required, so there is a problem that production is time-consuming. In addition, there is a problem that it is difficult to embroider on a cloth with a coarse mesh. The present invention is made to solve these problems.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The embroidery tool of the present invention is characterized by comprising a flexible, card-shaped frame with a hole in the center, a piece of fabric for embroidery fixed to the frame so as to cover the hole in the frame, and a resin layer made of a heat-sealable sheet laminated between the frame and the fabric and on all surfaces of the fabric exposed through the hole. The embroidery tool of the present invention is also characterized by comprising a flexible, card-shaped frame with a hole in the center, a piece of fabric for embroidery fixed to the frame so as to cover the hole in the frame, and a resin layer made of a heat-sealable sheet laminated between the frame and the fabric and on at least the surface of the fabric exposed through the hole that overlaps with the frame. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] This is a plan view showing an embroidery tool according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 1 is an assembly diagram of the embroidery equipment. [Figure 3] This is an explanatory diagram showing how to attach fabric to a frame using heat-seal tape. [Figure 4] This is an assembly drawing showing an embroidery device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. [Figure 5] Figure 4 is an assembly diagram showing a modified version of the embroidery equipment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] (Embodiment 1) Figure 1 is a plan view showing an embroidery tool according to the present invention. Figure 2 is an assembly diagram of the embroidery tool shown in Figure 1. The embroidery tool 100 consists of a rectangular frame 1 which is card-shaped and has a rectangular hole 2 in the center, a piece of cloth 3 which is fixed to the frame 1 with a certain tension to close the hole 2, and a resin layer 4 which is interposed between the frame 1 and the cloth 3. The cloth 3 may have a predetermined picture printed on it. This picture may be a pattern, figure, character, or other print that serves as a guide for embroidery.

[0009] The frame 1 is made of flexible cardboard or resin. For ease of handling, the frame 1 is preferably approximately 8 cm in length vertically and 10 cm in length horizontally. The frame 1 has a rectangular central hole 2, and its outer shape is also rectangular. The thickness of the frame 1 depends on the material, but considering strength and deformability, it is preferably 1 mm to 4 mm, and more preferably 2 mm to 3 mm. This thickness makes it easy to handle as a card. The frame 1 may also be made of vegetable-tanned leather or thin metal. Vegetable-tanned leather is particularly preferable, being about 2 mm to 3 mm thick, as it can give the frame 1 a high-quality feel. For metal, aluminum is suitable due to its light weight. Plywood such as linden veneer can also be used; in this case, a thickness of 5 mm or less is preferable, considering flexibility.

[0010] The width of each side of the frame 1, the frame portion 1a, should preferably be such that fingers cannot enter the inside of the frame 1 when pinched with fingers. Furthermore, if the width of the frame 1 is too large, it becomes difficult to handle and material is wasted. Therefore, the width should preferably be between 8 mm and 20 mm.

[0011] The frame 1 is provided with double-sided tape 4 that constitutes the resin layer 4. The double-sided tape 4 is a tape that can be heat-pressed by heating with an iron. The double-sided tape 4 is a rectangle larger than the frame 1.

[0012] The aforementioned fabric 3 can be made of common materials such as cotton or synthetic fibers. Furthermore, the surface of fabric 3 is printed using an inkjet printer. This printing process involves printing the desired image onto fabric 3 that is suitable for printing. Alternatively, the image may be created by stamping. Other printing methods are also acceptable.

[0013] Figure 3 is an explanatory diagram showing how to attach the fabric to the frame 1 using this heat-seal tape. Place the fabric 3 on the work surface (see Figure (a)). With the fabric in this state, place the heat-seal sheet 4 on top of the fabric 3 (see Figure (b)). With the fabric in this state, apply pressure and heat using iron A (see Figure (c)). Next, peel off the release paper 4a from the heat-seal sheet 4 (see Figure (d)). At this point, the heat-seal sheet 4 is laminated and attached to the surface of the fabric 3.

[0014] Next, the frame 1 is placed on the heat-sealing sheet 4, and iron A is used again to apply pressure and heat from above the fabric 3 with the frame 1 facing downwards (see Figure (e)). This bonds the frame 1 and the fabric 3 together. Finally, any excess material extending beyond the frame 1 is cut off (see Figure (f)). In this state, the fabric 3 is reinforced with the heat-sealing sheet 4. Since the heat-sealing sheet 4 is bonded using thermoplastic resin, a resin layer 4 is formed on one surface of the fabric 3 even without heating, improving the strength of the fabric.

[0015] The fabric 3 is reinforced by the resin layer 4. Since the resin layer 4 is uniformly provided from the fabric 3 to the frame 1, the force applied to the fabric 3 is directly transmitted to the frame 1. As a result, relatively high strength can be ensured, and the rigidity of the frame 1 directly restricts the deformation of the fabric 3. Compared to cases where the embroidered part is made of fabric only, as in the patent document, stable strength is maintained, and the stitches do not spread out during embroidery, resulting in beautiful embroidery.

[0016] Furthermore, because a resin layer 4 is provided, fine embroidery becomes possible even on fabrics 3 with large mesh sizes that could not be used conventionally. For example, it can be used on fabrics with coarse mesh sizes such as gauze and mesh. In addition, fine irregularities may be formed on the surface of the frame 1 to improve the adhesion between the fabric 3 and the frame 1. These fine irregularities may be formed by sanding. Alternatively, a base coat may be formed by spraying to create a base coat for the coating film.

[0017] You can draw pictures on the surface of fabric 3 with embroidery pens, or you can use a thin non-woven fabric sheet for water-soluble embroidery patterns by spreading it on top of the fabric.

[0018] In addition, instead of cloth 3, Japanese paper, half-size paper, coarse nonwoven fabric, etc., can be used. This is because the resin layer 4 reinforces the Japanese paper, etc., making it possible to embroider on materials that could not be embroidered before. Suitable Japanese papers include kozo paper, mitsumata paper, ganpi paper, unryu paper, tairei paper, and torinoko paper.

[0019] (Embodiment 2) In the above Embodiment 1, the thermocompression bonding sheet 4 was laminated on the front surface of the cloth 3, but it may be laminated only on the portion of the frame body 1. FIG. 4 is an assembly drawing showing this embroidery tool 200. This embroidery tool 200 is provided with a window portion 201 corresponding to the hole 2 in the thermocompression bonding sheet 4, the frame body 1 is laminated so that the window portion 201 is aligned with the hole 2, and it is pressure-bonded with an iron. In such a configuration, the cloth 3 can be stably held on the frame body 1.

[0020] Also, as shown in FIG. 5, in the above configuration, the window portion 201 of the thermocompression bonding sheet 4 may be made smaller than the hole 2 of the frame body 1 to improve the strength and shape retention force of the cloth 3. In this case, only the embroidery area can be made into the state of only the cloth 3 by adjusting the size of the window portion 201. The window portion 201 is not limited to a rectangle. For example, it may be circular.

Explanation of Signs

[0021] 100 Embroidery tool 1 Frame body 2 Hole 3 Cloth 4 Resin layer (thermocompression bonding tape)

Claims

1. A flexible, card-shaped frame with a hole in the center, A piece of fabric for embroidery, which is fixed to the frame so as to cover the holes in the frame, A resin layer consisting of a heat-sealable sheet laminated between the frame and the fabric and on all surfaces of the fabric exposed through the holes, An embroidery tool characterized by having the following features.

2. A flexible, card-shaped frame with a hole in the center, A piece of fabric for embroidery, which is fixed to the frame so as to cover the holes in the frame, A resin layer made of a heat-sealable sheet is laminated between the frame and the fabric, and on the surface of at least the portion of the fabric exposed through the hole that overlaps with the frame, An embroidery tool characterized by having the following features.

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