Sewing and sticking - Embroidery decoration

摘要

A part from special weave, knit, dyeing, printing and fabric finishing effects which can be produced during the manufacture of fabrics, traditionally the main methods of garment decoration are printing and embroidery. Nowadays the technology has widened to include laser engraving, embossing, novel forms of pleating, even the use of 'smart' textiles. These techniques can be mixed and matched as much as the designer's flare and inspiration will allow. The wealth of different threads, fabrics for applique, trims, dyes and inks further enhance the decoration. In this edition of African and Middle Eastern Textiles we consider some of the technology available for decorating by sewing and sticking: embroidery, conventional sewing machinery and spangles and rhinestones.