Arrasene Embroidery

Arrasene Embroidery is a popular embroidery that comes from the Victorian times that is used nowadays as part of classic clothing. The work was first introduced in 1883 as a form of artistic stitching that was considered to succeed Crewels and Filoselle in different bold designs of attractive needlework. Arrasene Embroidery is a variety of superior chenille that is available in both wool and silk, and in different stunning assortments of colors required for shading. Arrasene Embroidery is not only apposite for different types of decorations in home, but even for embroidering on worn apparels. It is also meant for the most luxurious fabrics and even for average materials.

Arrasene Embroidery is quite convenient to work with and it can be done faster than the crewel work. It requires similar stitches as in the later, with stem-stitch or cording being the most appropriate stitch to be used. The difference between both kinds of stitches is that in the case of the former, it is around a quarter of an inch on the material’s surface, and short underneath. There are two benefits of this – economical use of Arrasene and less gap between the fibers. This allows the Arrasene Embroidery to get a more affluent look when finished. Occasionally, with small sized flowers on plush or velvet, the embroidery is sewn on the surface making no draw through. Rug needle or achenille requires to be used with a large eye that allows the thread to go by without moving the fiber. This helps in avoiding any injury to the material while passing through. The material is cut in small lengths since it wears off when it is drawn repetitively, especially in case the fabric is superior.

When working with small sized designs, a frame is not required, but with large works it becomes easy to keep it in place. In case the work is drawn, you can straighten it using a wet cloth to cover a board and the work can be pinned firmly to the board, the wrong side being kept down on the wet cloth. It is kept in this position until the cloth dries off. This not only makes the work smooth but also removes any kind of irregularities.

For small works like card cases, folios, smoking caps, desk cushions and slippers, it is quite suitable to use silk velvet. In order to increase the beauty, even gold cord can be used along with Arrasene Embroidery. The embroidery material was popular until 1898, when it started losing favor. Even though it was valued for the elegance of the Arrasene Embroidery work, but it was considered to be not as durable as the work done using crewels and silk. It was even found in use in 1902, but there were very little users of it. Gradually, the discussions and patterns on its use became more and more rare. And, it was substituted by other materials. But, as a part of the classical needlework, Arrasene Embroidery has made a comeback and it is being highly valued nowadays as one of the finest works on apparels.

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Arrasene Embroidery, Appliqué Work, Cross Stitch Embroidery, Detached Chain Stitch, Detachable Buttonhole Stitch, Border Embroidery