Do you know what lies close to the most distinguishing part of your body ? – the neckline! It frames your face and makes it all the more attractive than it already is; Which is why people care so much about choosing their necklines. And, neck embroidery designs can transform a plain neckline into a … Read more
Have you seen all those posts on instagram with silhouette embroidery? I was wondering how that was done and tried it on my fabric. It looked simple enough. I managed to get to it like an elephant in a sugarcane field…..but I am happy with the end result. Silhouette embroidery involves creating embroidered designs that … Read more
If Satin does not look so good on clothes, I will not embroider on it. To be frank, it is a hassle, unless you are very careful. Satin is one of the most elegant fabrics. It has a subtle shine, soft texture, and good drape. Everything needed for a good dressmaking fabric. I am talking about the … Read more
Traditional embroidery techniques used in clothes in India Phulkari This embroidery belongs to the Punjab region and is an essential part of the trousseau of a Punjabi bride. It originated in the Jat community in Punjab. Phulkari means a garden of flowers. Phulkari used to be done on homespun and home-woven dyed khadi material, … Read more
Are you fascinated by cross stich? If yes, you would want to decorate everything with these very simple stitches that can be used to embroider anything. Cross stitch letters used to embroider words and intials can make anything personalised for you. Various alphabets, from the English alphabet to the Greek alphabet, can be stitched to … Read more
What is variegated thread? This refers to the 6-strand embroidery thread and other embroidery threads with more than one color in the same skein- usually with the colors gradually moving from light to dark but it can also have contrasting colors or a melange of different colors. In most variegated thread the colors blend gradually … Read more