B. Draping on the stand: One of the main advantages of the technique is that by experimenting in draping material on to the stand, you can build up a desired effect before cutting in to the fabric. The illustrative stage of design can be delayed until after the experimental stage, the illustration in effect, being a record, of the artistry displayed on the stand.

Hold left thumb on the coiled thread and pull out the needle through it. Now insert the needle at the end of the knot. This is mainly used for embroidering roses. 17. Satin stitch: This is a filling stitch used to cover regular or irregular shaped spaces. Bring the needle out at the starting point on the right side and take a stitch carrying the thread across the design and bringing the needle back very close to the starting point. Continue in this manner keeping the stitches even and very close together. When a raised effect is desired pad the space to be covered with small running stitches worked perpendicular to the direction in which the satin stitches are to be applied.