PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN AND APPLICATION

Lesson 11: Methods of Producing Designs on Textiles: Finishing, Embroidery & Applique Work

Embroidery

It is an art of working ornamental designs on cloth, leather etc; with decorative stitches and a method of fabric embellishment. Embroidery can look professional and beautiful if exceptionally well-done and of good design in itself.

Broadly, embroidery can be classified into two types based on execution:

1. Hand embroidery
   
   
2. Machine embroidery