Embellishments

Decorative Stitch Guide

In this decorative stitch guide, learn, or review, 5 basic embroidery stitches to get you ready for your next project.
Learn to Sew Artistic Buttonholes

There’s no reason buttonholes must be purely functional. Learn how to create embellished buttonholes with embroidery and beads.
Valentino-Inspired Adornment

Add dimension with petals and crystals
Make a Statement with Oversized Appliqués

This spring, enjoy the contemporary trend for coats with extra-large embellishments by trying large appliqué.
A Lagerfeld-Style Deconstructed Embellishment

Some of the most beautiful embellishments are created through strategic removal of elements, rather than their addition. A stunning example of this concept is a deconstructed effect used by Karl…
Sleeve Cutout Technique

Most embellishments add something to a garment, but removing something can draw attention just as effectively. A row of intriguing cutouts on a garment’s sleeves reveals alluring glimpses of skin.…
The Art of Kumihimo: Unique Braided Trims

Kumihimo, the art of Japanese braiding, is simple to learn and even easier to get hooked on. There are innumerable variations, and a change of braiding material further multiplies the…
Echoed Embellishment Technique

I love to experiment with embellishment techniques. As a result, I have a closet filled with samples I’ve made of stitching, appliqué, stenciling, painting, quilting, color-blocking, beading—the list is endless. My…
Sew Lace Overlays to Garment Sections

Give delicate lace fabrics an edgier application and incorporate them into more hard-wearing and functional styles. It’s easy to do by applying lace overlays with cutaway “reveals” along construction seams.
Weave a Rickrack Embellishment

Rickrack is a zigzag braid with a long history. Many of us associate it with little girls’ dresses from the 1950s and ’60s, but I’ve found a way to give…

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