The long and short stitch is my favorite embroidery stitches for filling, especially when I have to fill big design areas. When the design is big, a satin stitch that stretches from one side to the other may not be adequate. You need more stitches in between too. Here the long and short stitch comes … Read more
In our house, a handkerchief is a staple, whatever dress we choose when we go out. Absentminded that I am, I almost always forget about the Kerchief or the hanky, as it is called. It is when you do not have a kerchief in your hand that you really need one (I know from sad, … Read more
Attaching mirrors on fabric adds that sparkle in your clothes which gives them a royal distinction. In earlier days, royalty had diamonds added to their clothes, while the common man added these shishas to make their clothes sparkle. It is an affordable and easy way of adding glamour to your dresses.The fashion for Shisha work … Read more
Pistil stitch is a variation of French Knot embroidery stitch and it is worked the same way as the french knot. As the name suggests it looks like the pistil of a flower. It is also called LONG TAILED FRENCH KNOT. This stitch is also known as a Long tack knot stitch or Italian knot stitch. It … Read more
Kashmiri work is a beautiful embroidery style very popular all over the world for its floral designs. There are many ways of doing this work . The method described here is a filling stitch with which intricate and distinctive designs are filled in.The basis of this stitch is a stem stitch. This stitch is worked … Read more
Knot stitches are special embroidery stitches formed by wrapping the thread around itself differently. The ones described here are primarily detached stitches (stand-alone), but there are also continuous knotted stitches like the Turkey stitch. They are used as filler stitches and give a three dimensional look to the embroidery work with their raised and textured … Read more