Chain Stitch

 
Also known as: CHAINING, LAZY DAISY


- Worked individually as a looped stitch separately or as a continuous row of individual stitches

- Often used for attachment (eg. sequins) or decoratively for floral interpretation

- Used in: Dressmaking, Embroidery, Soft furnishing, Crochet, Tambour, Knitting

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Book cover c.1990

The background currently here is one stitched as a kit & now pending to make into a book cover.

  • Polish dancewear c.2010
    This was one of a students' work - stitched for dancewear. If you want to see more of it, then click here - she has perfected an indivi...
  • Runner c.1940s
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  • Handkerchief case c.1930s
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