Tambour embroidery
Tambouring?
What is it?It is also popularly known as “terry embroidery” due to the loop stitching, which is very similar to that of terry towelling.
 | This is an interesting embroidery technique where the embroidery thread – normally made of cotton – forms loops on the obverse side. This embroidery technique can be used on most fabrics. The size and thickness of the loops can be selected. |
 | Tambour embroidery is ideally suited for decorating terry items such as towels and bathrobes. Embroidery can have up to six colours of thread, supplemented by an additional 15 colours of classic embroidery. |
 | An example of a combination of the tambour technique and machine embroidery. This embroidery technique is used for most club emblems, patches on jackets and embroidery onto sweatshirts and T-shirts. |
Chain stitching in embroidery
Unlike machine embroidery, this type of stitch is created without the use of a lower thread. | The tambour technique augments the chain stitch, which can be used on its own or in combination with classic embroidery. The example shows embroidery with chain stitching on ribbed material. |
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