Mirror work, also known as Sheesha work is a beautiful surface embellishment technique for fabric in which small mirrors in different shapes and sizes are affixed on fabric and embroidery work is done around the mirror. The shimmer of the mirrors ( or the thin metal discs used instead) can give a beautiful luxurious look … Read more
Embroidery is the art of stitching beautiful embroidery stitches on fabric surfaces with thread /embroidery floss and other materials. You can create beautiful patterns on the surface of the fabric with decorative stitches or laid thread. It can be worked by hand using stitches like satin stitch, backstitch, and French knots, or by machine using … Read more
There is no other article of clothing as universally loved and worn as a Jeans! It is a sure-fire staple in almost all wardrobes – of men and women. Is there a corner of the earth that hasn’t seen a jean?. Since the conception of the jeans from the sturdy work ready denim fabric, we … Read more
I have always admired the beautiful edges on some exquisite scarves and table clothes and sleeve hems and wondered whether they were made by machine or whether I will need to learn crochet or something complicated to master this -I thought I could never ever learn them!. But learn them I did and found it … Read more
Printing on Tshirts is nothing special. Everyone has a printed T-shirt. But when embroidery is done, that simple T-shirt turns into a classier, an expensive looking version which is long-lasting as well. But because of the nature of t-shirt fabrics it can be challenging or fun depending on how you do the embroidery. The best … Read more
I have been reading and talking a lot about embroidery machines and how they work and have gathered some gems of wisdom from experienced people who work daily with machine embroidery (and from the mishaps and failures I have had at my own machine). Embroidery designs You can use any of the stock designs available … Read more