I have long wanted to try to frame embroidery myself, bypassing framing workshops. I suggest you familiarize yourself with the result and description of the process :)

Monochrome. The fairy didn’t quite work out, I bought the canvas for experimentation, and then decided to embroider this design on it, and I didn’t like it at all in my work. That’s why I finished the jambs somehow.

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I bought a simple frame with glass for photographs. I painted it with dark brown acrylic paint.
I also purchased a sheet of white thick paper with a glossy surface on one side, very large 70x100, for only 25 rubles. I cut out a frame for a passe-partout and a base for embroidery.

We cut out the base for the sewing a couple of centimeters larger than the passe-partout window. We stretch the embroidery onto it; I used double-sided tape on the edges from the inside out.

The most difficult thing is to cut out an even mat, I also have a double one, the second one is made of burgundy cardboard. We attach everything with glue or double-sided tape.

Since the embroidery is monochrome, the mat can be made in color. For this you will need stamps, stamp paint and gouache; in this case, I didn’t have burgundy shades, so I took dark brown to match the color of the frame. We stamp any design. We make splashes of gouache using a hard brush or brush.

We wait for it to dry, combine it with the embroidery, and the backdrop; I attached everything with tiny pieces of double-sided tape in the corners. We insert it into the frame and bend the brackets. We cover it with another sheet of cardboard using a furniture stapler, although this is not necessary. If the staples are not driven in completely, loops will form; tie a rope behind them. We hang it on the wall. We admire it :)

p.s. I would like to make a reservation that this type of rope fastening is not particularly reliable and is not suitable for heavy-duty work; it is advisable to use special loops.

Even the most beautiful painting, dressed in an inappropriate frame, can lose its chic. That is why needlewomen who have just completed work on creating a small masterpiece (drawing, embroidery or photograph) are faced with an important task - how to make a passe-partout frame with their own hands. Why not use a ready-made one? Yes, because it is unlikely that you will see exactly the same passport in a store as you saw it in your imagination.

The role of this decorative element cannot be overestimated. Making a passe-partout with your own hands allows you to give your photograph or embroidery space, leaving as much free space around the perimeter as is necessary to make an accent, place a signature or text inscription. In addition, you do not have to “adjust” the dimensions of the work to fit the mat, because it is, in fact, universal. Have we convinced you? Then we offer a master class, after reading which you will learn how to make your own passport for drawing, photographs or embroidery.

We will need:

• cardboard;
• thick colored paper;
• scissors;
• ruler;
• metal corner;
• glue.

1. On a sheet of thick cardboard, draw a rectangle whose dimensions are twice the size of the finished work that you want to place in your passport. Cut out this rectangle and place your work in its center. The distance to the edges of the frame should be the same. Then carefully trace the photo or drawing with a pencil, remove the work and, stepping back from the edge just a millimeter or two, cut out a rectangle. You should end up with a cardboard rectangle with a window cut out in the center.

2. Set the cut piece aside for a while and start making the contrasting edging. To do this, cut out two pairs of strips from thick colored paper. The size of the first two should be equal to the length of the inner window, and the second two should be equal to the width of the inner window. The width of all four stripes is 3-3.5 centimeters. Bend each strip in half, leaving a narrow edge about two millimeters wide in the center.

3. Be sure to check that the cut strips fit. To do this, you can use a metal corner.

4. Now you can start gluing the strips to the cardboard frame. Please note that glue must be applied only to cardboard, since colored paper can become deformed, swell and stretch as a result of contact with it. Carefully glue the strips, paying special attention to the joints at the corners.
5. When the glue dries, you can place a drawing or photo on the back of the passport, and then decorate the finished work with a frame (with or without glass, it’s up to you). If you plan to place embroidery in your passport, you must first attach it to a sheet of thick cardboard, securing the fabric on the back side with double-sided tape or a small stapler.
6. Passports made of fabric look no less original and homely. To do this, you need to cut out two rectangles from cardboard, the size of which is slightly larger than the size of the work. Then we cut out the same rectangles from the fabric, not forgetting to leave an allowance of 0.5 centimeters.
7. We grease the cardboard with glue, and put the fabric on top, carefully bending the corners and shaping the cuts.
8. We glue a strip of fabric to the bottom edge of the part, which will serve as a limiter for the frame so that it does not move apart.
9. At the same time, cut out a narrow frame from cardboard, which should be covered with fabric of a different color. We glue a cardboard frame onto the passport, which will serve to give additional volume to the passport.
10. All that remains is to assemble the passport by gluing a narrow frame and placing a drawing or photo in the center.

You can also make it with your own hands

No matter how beautiful and unique a painting may be, it can be ruined by a completely inappropriate and incorrectly selected frame. Beginners and experienced needlewomen very often face the question of beautiful and correctly selected design of a completed handmade work. The simplest and most affordable solution to this complex and important issue will be to create a passe-partout with your own hands to decorate the finished product.

Of course, now you can easily purchase a wide variety of frames in specialized stores. However, you will not always be able to find exactly what you saw in your imagination and idea of ​​your product. In such cases, you will need to put in very little effort and spend a little of your time and create a passe-partout and a picture frame with your own hands.

When decorating paintings made of fabric or beads, it is very important to correctly and organically fit the mat into the finished work. The role of mat as a decorative element cannot be overestimated. Making your own mat allows you to give a photograph or embroidery a sense of space, leaving as much free space around the perimeter as is necessary to indicate an accent, place a corporate signature or text inscription. In addition, you do not have to “adjust” the dimensions of the work to fit the mat, because it, in fact, has universal dimensions and characteristics.

We study some aspects and rules for creating a passe-partout with your own hands

If you decide to make your own passe-partout, for example, from cardboard, you should know and take into account the following features and rules:

1. When choosing the width of the frame you like, you need to take into account the fact that small images and paintings look more beautiful in narrow frames.
2. The backing for your mat should be chosen according to its texture and color scheme in such a way as to complement and enhance the finished work without distracting attention from it. If you want to add a sense of depth to your piece, create a double mat. Often, the color of the outer mat reflects the main color of the work, while the color scheme of the inner one focuses attention on interesting details. All sides of your mat can be the same width, or the bottom edge can be twelve centimeters wider than the other three pieces. In order to determine the width of the decorative mat that suits you, you can experiment with strips of paper.
3. To freely place the mat and backing cardboard in the frame, shape them three millimeters smaller than the size of the sides of the inner frame of your work.
4. Opt for a hard backing layer of cardboard or plywood to avoid warping of the finished painting.
5. The frame must support the entire glass and have enough depth to accommodate the cardboard backing and mat.
6. The outer side of the inner mat should be six millimeters smaller than the outer sides of the outer mat.

We bring to your attention a detailed master class on making a mat for an embroidered painting or photograph. To work you will need the following materials and tools:

• Sheets of cardboard;
• Colored thick paper;
• Sharp scissors;
• Ruler;
• Metal corner;
• PVA glue.

Start making a passe-partout. On a piece of thick cardboard, draw a rectangle whose dimensions are twice as large as the dimensions of the finished product that you want to place on the passe-partout. The distance to the edges of the frame should be the same. Then carefully trace the photo or drawing with a pencil, remove the work and, stepping back from the edge just a millimeter or two, cut out a rectangle. You should end up with a cardboard rectangle with a window cut out in the center.

Now you can start gluing the strips to the cardboard frame. Carefully glue the strips, paying special attention to the joints at the corners.
When the glue has dried, you can place a drawing or photo on the back of the passport, and then decorate the finished work with a frame (with or without glass, it’s up to you). If you plan to place embroidery on a passe-partout, you must first attach it to a sheet of thick cardboard, securing the fabric on the back side with double-sided tape or a small stapler.

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The moment when the last stitch is made on the canvas and the work can be removed from the hoop is exciting for every needlewoman. The finished painting can become a wonderful decoration for your home, but for this it is important to choose a frame that harmoniously combines with the embroidered scenes.

It often happens that embroidered paintings gathering dust in a box, since they don’t get around to doing the proper registration for them. For other craftswomen, visits to framing workshops become a regular event. In such workshops, specialists not only beautifully design the finished work, but also give recommendations on the choice of materials and colors for the frame with mat.

However, you can make a truly unique frame that matches the finished picture with your own hands. The product will be completely match the taste of the craftswoman, and the process of framing a painting can bring a lot of pleasure.

In this master class you can learn how to personally design a product “from” to “to”.

• The material for work can be selected based on the image in the composition. For example, for paintings depicting nature or animals, wooden frames are best suited, for seascapes - shells or sea stones. Children's embroidery will look good in bright cardboard frames, and a simple design is suitable for monochrome paintings.
• The color for the frame is selected based on the color scheme of the painting. This can be either the predominant tone, or, conversely, the tone that is least.
• It is important to remember that the frame only frames the work and emphasizes its advantages. A too flashy frame or mat can distract attention from the painting.
• The silhouette of the frame must completely match the contour of the embroidery. If the composition on the canvas is oval, then it will look awkward in a standard rectangular frame.
• The frame should not touch the edges of the composition. The ideal distance would be two centimeters from the edges of the work.
• Before you start decorating, you need to do some preliminary preparation: wash the fabric with baby soap and carefully iron it on the reverse side.

Hoop frame

The hoop on which the work was attached is well suited for its subsequent framing. The disadvantage of this design is the lack of glass to protect the embroidery from dirt and dust, so work will have to be done occasionally remove from frame and wash.

To make the work more original, you can first decorate the frame with beads or ribbons, crochet, paint with acrylic paints, wrap in decoupage paper. The image of such a frame depends entirely on the imagination of the craftswoman.

Ceiling plinth frame

Another original way to decorate embroidery is to use a ceiling plinth. It is suitable for large paintings, since the baseboards themselves are quite long. Construction stores offer a large selection of materials with different textures and reliefs, among which it will not be difficult to choose the right one.

To work you will need small amount of materials:

• Ceiling plinth;
• Thick paper or cardboard;
• Paint of a suitable color;
• Brush (if the plinth is embossed, then it is better to take a large and a small brush for good painting of small details);
• Glue “Moment” or “PVA”;
• A stationery or construction knife with replaceable blades;
• Transparent varnish on wood;
• Thick nylon thread.

Manufacturing process:

Decorating a photo frame

The undoubted advantage of using a photo frame for embroidery design is that they glass present, protecting embroidery from dust and fading. However, the frames provided in stores (especially large sizes) are not original, so using your imagination and available means, you can add colors to the factory product that will highlight the picture inserted into the frame.

Any materials are suitable for decoration; their choice depends only on the imagination of the craftswoman and the image on the embroidery.

How to make a mat for embroidery

A passe-partout is a background made of cardboard or thick paper, in the center of which the finished composition is placed. Passepartout helps to expand the perception of the picture; it does not look “locked” in a frame. Another function is job protection. Since the embroidery framed in a passe-partout is located at a short distance from the glass, it does not deform over time and retains its beauty for a long time.

Work process

1. On the wrong side of the cardboard, mark the required dimensions, and then use a knife and ruler to very carefully cut out the frame. It may not work out the first time, so it is recommended to “teach your hand” on small pieces of paper.
2. Cut out a shape from paper the same size as the base. The inside of the window should be 1–2 mm larger than on a sheet of cardboard. This is done to visually increase the volume.
3. Apply strips of double-sided tape to the cardboard base, 3–5 mm from the outer edge.
4. Carefully place the paper form on top of the double-sided tape, and then one by one, carefully bending the paper and removing the layer from the protective tape, fasten both parts of the passe-partout. It is most convenient to attach the horizontal sides first and then the vertical sides.
5. If the inner light strip of paper has stretched, carefully trim it using a ruler and a utility knife.
6. To increase the volume, you can repeat the process by gluing another layer of paper.
7. You can stretch the embroidery onto the mat using double-sided tape, carefully trimming the edges of the canvas that protrude beyond the frame.

There are a lot of options for creating frames, and every embroiderer can design the work to your liking, bringing something of your own to the above master classes, or inventing your own. It doesn’t matter what the frame is made of, the main thing is that when looking at the work framed in it, the craftswomen feel a sense of pride, satisfaction, and beauty.

Design of frames for embroidery

Passepartout for DIY embroidery: elegant design (photo)

Just as a precious stone requires an appropriate setting, so any painting requires a suitable design. Today, framing workshops offer a huge selection of frames and baguettes for every taste and budget. But when you need to create a special design for a painting or embroidery, craftsmen often resort to matting.

What is passe-partout

A passe-partout is a piece of cardboard or thick paper, in the center of which there is a small frame that fits the shape of a painting, photograph or embroidery.
If we talk about the history of its origin, it is unlikely that the exact date and creator can be named. What is known is that the art of painting paintings originated during the time of Leonardo da Vinci. It was he who first began to frame his paintings, approaching this issue with extreme seriousness.
Why do you need a passe-partout?

The functions of the mat can be completely different, depending on what it will frame. If, for example, we are talking about photography, then mats can significantly expand the perception of the image. Also, inscriptions are often made on it telling about who or what is shown in the photo. In some cases, it contains the autograph of the person depicted in the photograph.
Another important function is the protective function. Paintings, embroidery or photographs framed in it are located at some distance from the glass, which avoids deformation over time.
Decorative function. This is perhaps the main reason why paintings or embroidery are worth decorating. Framing the work makes it possible for everyone who enters the room to admire it. Depending on the material, mats can create many different effects. It can increase the depth of the image, create a balance of color between the frame and the work itself, or simply decor.

Passepartout for DIY embroidery

The most popular material for production is cardboard. By and large, you can make it yourself using a minimum of materials and tools. You will only need white and colored cardboard, scissors, a paper knife, glue and, in fact, the work itself that you are going to decorate. Using an example of embroidery measuring 14 by 25 cm, let's look at how to make a passe-partout.
So, first, let's cut a piece of cardboard equal in size to our embroidery. We glue the work onto it. Next, we proceed to the design of the passe-partout. On a piece of colored cardboard, you need to measure and cut out a rectangle in the middle, the sides of which are 1 cm smaller than the sides of the embroidery. Glue it
do it yourself using thin strips of double-sided tape.




























Everything is ready, all that remains is to insert the work into the frame.
This design option will look very impressive and will cost you very little. But its disadvantage is that you can only experiment with its color. At the same time, framing workshops can offer you various options for mats, differing in color, material, texture and decorative elements. The thing is that a professional product is created on special equipment. You can also make a passe-partout with engraving or decorative embossing on it.
Of course, the cost of its production will be a little higher, but the result is worth it. In addition, the employees of the framing workshop will be able to tell you which mat is best suited for your masterpiece.

Types of passe-partout

When choosing a mat for a particular job, it is very important to take into account a number of factors influencing the decision. The location of the completed work, the goals pursued during the design, the nature of the work itself - all this plays an important role when choosing design options. There is always the option to do it yourself. To get your bearings in the variety of mats, it would be good to understand their varieties.


Multi-layer passe-partout Depending on the type of cardboard used, a distinction is made between museum, reservation and regular passe-partout. The difference lies in the materials used.
Museum mats are made from special cotton fibers. But it does not contain chemicals that can destroy the work being prepared in it. They are used to frame valuable museum exhibits or expensive paintings, photographs and other things.
The reservation passe-partout is made from sawdust, between which cotton fibers are laid. It contains a small amount of chemicals that can maintain an optimal acidity level for a long time.
An ordinary or standard passe-partout is made from ordinary cardboard. Often, needlewomen strive to make it with their own hands. It is often used in the design of embroidery, paintings, panels made of beads, ribbons, and natural materials. Such a mat has a purely decorative function and does not protect the work from the effects of the environment.
Considering the number of layers of cardboard, a distinction is made between single-layer and multi-layer mats.
Single-layer mats are often used to design modern graphics, posters, and photographs. They look good in the interior of a children's room or kitchen.
Multilayer matting is used to give the image an effect of depth. In this case, the color of a particular layer is intended to create a balance between the frame and the image.
Modern equipment allows you to create mats that differ in texture. Masters can offer you:

• mat with a metallic effect, which is widely used when framing diplomas, certificates, and portraits;
• decorative mat imitating marble, granite, corrugated paper and other textures. This design is used to create interior design in a certain style. It’s especially impressive if you create it yourself;
• fabric mats are chosen for the design of modern graphics and paintings. They look great in interiors where pastel colors predominate;
• Velvet mats are chosen when they want to emphasize the special chic and value of the work being decorated.

To summarize all of the above, we will add that despite what kind of mat you have chosen for your work, the main value, of course, lies in the soul that the needlewoman puts into any of her masterpieces. Especially if you did it all yourself!

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