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Embroidery Connundrum
Apr. 21st, 2008 03:48 pmSo, for the die-hard embroiderers, I have a question:
I'm working on the Christening gown for the new baby. The original design includes a fair bit of applique cord. Since I'm using a space-dyed pink floss for the shadow work and other motifs, I'd probably used white cord and applique it with the pink floss. It tends to look like entredeux when done correctly. The author of the design also said she remade the dress, replacing the applique cord with feather stitching.
Now, I've done applique cord before, with mediocre results - but that was on a much tighter weave fabric (might even have been a blend). This gown is made of Swiss Nelona batiste. So - which way to go? The applique cord - which will have a bit more impact. Or the feather stitching?
Opinions?
I'm working on the Christening gown for the new baby. The original design includes a fair bit of applique cord. Since I'm using a space-dyed pink floss for the shadow work and other motifs, I'd probably used white cord and applique it with the pink floss. It tends to look like entredeux when done correctly. The author of the design also said she remade the dress, replacing the applique cord with feather stitching.
Now, I've done applique cord before, with mediocre results - but that was on a much tighter weave fabric (might even have been a blend). This gown is made of Swiss Nelona batiste. So - which way to go? The applique cord - which will have a bit more impact. Or the feather stitching?
Opinions?
