embroidery

Decorative Stitch Guide

In this decorative stitch guide, learn, or review, 5 basic embroidery stitches to get you ready for your next project.
Book Review: Embroidery Atelier

It wouldn’t be hard to imagine that embroidery artist Sue Rangeley inhabits a magical world that she sees, interprets, and re-creates. "Stitch has the power to stir emotions, inspire dreams…
Cartoon Artist Roz Chast Draws with Needle and Thread

An interview with illustrator Roz Chast about embroidered tapestries and how she brings color and texture to her humorous illustrations.
Learn to Sew Artistic Buttonholes

There’s no reason buttonholes must be purely functional. Learn how to create embellished buttonholes with embroidery and beads.
How to Create Denim Details

Learn how to add designer details spotted on the runways: reverse appliqué with machine-embroidered patches, beading, ribbon, and more.
Learn to Make Your Own Designer Denim

Love designer denim? Stop and explore here the potential of denim design as a high-fashion fabric with custom clothier Patricia Robison.
Three Hand Embroidery Books for Beginners and Experienced Stitchers Alike

Three hand embroidery books from 2021 offer a wide selection of designs you can mix and match to create your own composition.
Fresh Design Ideas for Knits

When it comes to fashion design ideas for knits, three considerations come into play: color, texture, and shape. The potential of each is so vast that designers tend to choose…
Embellishments: How to Create Simple Embroidery

In this article, we’ll go over simple embroidery materials and how to make the outline stitch, satin stitch, and raised knot stitch.
DIY Insignia: Stitch Original Emblems from Wool and Fancy Trims

Take a cue from traditional school uniforms or medieval heraldry and try this fun and creative appliqué technique. It is an easy-to-learn way to add panache to your clothes without…

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