Embroidery

Hand Applique refers to stitching appliques (fabric pieces cut in the shape of designs) on the surface of other fabric, entirely by hand, without using a sewing machine at all. For some sewists, this is the ONLY way they do applique. A hand-sewn applique can look as if the design is a part of the … Read more

Zardozi embroidery (zardosi work) is an ornate metallic embroidery done using the metallic bullion thread / french wire/ metallic spring thread,  a shiny circular spiral metal thread in metallic colours of gold and silver.  To add to its sparkling effect, sequins, beads and even precious stones are often incorporated into Zardosi patterns. Historically, Zardosi was reserved for royalty and nobility. The artisans … Read more

So you have some beautiful embroidery designs and have mastered the basic embroidery stitches.  But do you know where to do the embroidery? I am not talking about the random embroidery every new embroidery enthusiast does on all the things she could get her hands on; I am talking about the way the professionals do … Read more

The way a Monogram personalizes my possessions is what endears me to it. The combining of my initials in a tasteful manner decorating my clothes and accessories – it is the ultimate in customization. It is also increasingly being used in modern decor to bring on a hint of sophistication and distinction. A monogram is that ‘final … Read more

Embroidered flowers are beautiful. But sometimes you want some more pizzazz to your work. You want your flowers to look real, stand out, not lie flat. Here cometh the 3 D embroidered flowers. Nothing too complicated as they sound – beautiful and almost as eye popping and original looking as real flowers The best 3 … Read more