(Do not put the needle in the exact same hole ... remove your template by running a warm hairdryer over the top of your embroidery. Invest in good quality embroidery floss –DMC and Anchor ...

In concept, an everyday sewing machine could make embroidery a snap: the operator would move the fabric around in any direction they wish while the sewing machine would take care of slapping down ...

To the War Office, the thought of soldiers doing embroidery led to fears that it would make them weak. Officials believed that letting men take up needlework would 'effeminise' them. But ...

With the recent emergence of a dress-to-theme approach regarding concerts, the intricate art of tambour embroidery has seen a surge in rather successful DIY attempts. Music fans across the globe ...