Embroidery Connundrum

[femkes_follies]

So, 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?

Comments

[ablackram.livejournal.com]

it's really light. I'd think about the feather stitching. The cording would be lovely but really you need a stiffener behind or the fabric will probably do that wobble effect. Starching would help, but hinder the rest of the dress effect.

My 2cents, usually do cording on heavier fabric myself.

[ablackram.livejournal.com]

book is 39.95 + S&H from Martha Pullen

[femkederoas.livejournal.com]

'tanks. I think it's $33 at Elegant Stitches

Applique cord actually is something of a drawn stitch, and works better on light fabrics. Within reason. Still musing.

[ablackram.livejournal.com]

ko, would depend on how much you pull the threads. I like pop, but not at the expense of airiness ( you know, like my head)