couching

How-To: Couching Embroidery Technique

Couching is an embroidery technique that produces smooth curves and textured lines, and is perfect for projects requiring bold lettering or crisp outlines. In this couching tutorial from Kari at The Craftinomicon, you’ll learn the basic stitch and find expert tips on making the process go as smoothly as possible. More: How-To: Stitch Embroidered Hearts […]

How-To: Burlap & Buttons Shirt Embellishment

How-To: Burlap & Buttons Shirt Embellishment

Hani of Craftionary used an old embroidery technique called couching to create this intricate embellishment on a plain white shirt. She built braids with burlap string, and then attached them to the surface of the fabric with bands of stitching. Combined with some buttons and machine embroidery, the result is dimensional and very pretty. Get […]