This stitch, as the name suggests, is two rows of chevron stitches mirroring each other. Infinite rows of this stitch can be created to make beautiful fillings with effect. Try using different colors for each row or shades of the same color for different effects. You need to know the...
About the Chevron Stitch Family The Chevron Stitch Family of stitches follows a kind of zig-zag course, creating a beautiful wave-like pattern. It is not a very common stitch in the world of surface embroidery but can be used beautifully, especially in conjunction with some embellishments and creativity. The Chevron...
This is a simple, decorative variation of the Cretan stitch. Use it on borders or just as innovative filling, it will look neat. You need to know the Cretan stitch to be able to continue with this tutorial. Fig 1: First, start by making a base of Cretan stitch. Then,...
Venue: Inorbit Mall, Pune Dates: 2nd – 3rd March 2013 Time: 1 pm to 8 pm (walk in any time) Duration: 45- 60 minutes session each The workshop will be providing introductory and basic classes to some embroidery techniques like: Kamal Kadai Pachis work Chemanthi work Mirror work Chicken scratch...
Eyelet Stitch is also known as Eyelet hole [EN], Point d’œillet [FR], Blindlochstich [DE], Punto inglese [IT], Ponto ingles [PT]. How to do the Eyelet Stitch This stitch resembles a small eye on a doll. Eyelet Stitch is particularly nice when done in the same color as the fabric, like white...
Radiating Stitch is also known as Puntada radiante [ES], Strahlenstich [DE]. How to do the Radiating Stitch This is a very simple stitch. As the name goes, the stitch radiates from one corner and beams out in different rays. Radiating stitch is decorative and can be used very flexibly. Fig...
Four-Legged Knot is also known as Puntada de Nudo de Cuatro Patas [ES] About the Four-Legged Knot The Four-Legged Knot Stitch is a very easy stand-alone single knot stitch. It looks like a knot in the center of a cross. The legs of the cross can be made short or...
Fern Stitch is also known as Punto de helecho[ES], Point de fougère [FR], Bäumchenstich [DE], Punto felce [IT], Ponto Pé de Galinha [PT]. How to do the Fern Stitch The Fern Stitch is made of series of three straight stitches. It resembles a fern leaf and so, a good stitch...
Straight Stitch is also known as Punto recto[ES], Point lance [FR], Spannstich [DE], Punto lanciato [IT], Ponto lançado [PT]. About the Straight Stitch The Straight Stitch is the most basic of the stitches. To know how to bring the needle in and out through the fabric is perhaps the most essential...
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