Button-hole Stitch
Learn button-hole stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Essential sewing technique for creating functional buttonholes and decorative edging with reinforced finish.
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Blanket Stitch
Learn blanket stitch from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Essential technique for edging, appliqué, and decorative borders with both practical and ornamental applications.
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Madeira Work
Learn Madeira work from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Master this distinctive Portuguese openwork featuring raised eyelet holes and delicate cutwork patterns.
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Richelieu Embroidery
Learn Richelieu embroidery from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Master this distinctive French cutwork featuring decorative picots and elegant connecting bars.
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Renaissance Embroidery
Learn Renaissance embroidery from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Master this refined cutwork style featuring delicate patterns and graceful connecting elements.
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Venetian Embroidery
Learn Venetian embroidery from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Master the elegant cutwork technique that combines buttonhole stitching with intricate open patterns.
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Shaded Eyelet Holes (Half Overcast)
Learn shaded eyelet holes (half overcast) from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Create subtle dimensional effects with partial overcast shading.
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Button-holed Shaded Eyelet Holes
Learn button-holed shaded eyelet holes from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Create sophisticated eyelets with dimensional shading effects using varied buttonhole stitching.
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Overcast Eyelet Holes
Learn overcast eyelet holes from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Create simple, clean holes with smooth overcast stitching for functional and decorative use.
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Pointed Rose Scallops
Learn pointed rose scallops from the 1886 Encyclopedia of Needlework by Thérèse de Dillmont. Combine natural curves with sharp points for sophisticated decorative edges.