The craft of decorating fabric is called embroidery. It is done by thread and needle. Hand or surface embroidery is done by embroidery stitches like crewel work, black stitch, etc. Let's look into popular techniques of embroidery.
Counted Thread Embroidery
This technique requires counting thread in every stitch. This creates symmetrical designs.
Outline Embroidery
This technique requires overlapping backstitch to create new patterns. Various stitches used are chain stitch, back stitch, stem stitch, and outline stitch.
Whitework Embroidery
As the name suggests, it uses white fabric and white floss. Similarly, a black stitch can be done.
Candlewicking Embroidery
It is a similar type to whitework embroidery. Unbleached heavy cotton thread is used on the unbeached muslin fabric. Also known as "colonial knot".
Patchwork Embroidery
Different pieces of fabric are assembled and stitched on a background fabric.
Shadow Work Embroidery
This technique requires a herringbone stitch which is generally used on the semitransparent or transparent fabrics.
Fish Scale Embroidery
The idea for this design is to create the aesthetics of the scale of fishes such as goldfish. The most commonly used fabric is velvet and embroidery is done with sequins.
