Children’s clothing decorated with hand embroidery is equally suitable as party and casual clothing. The variety of embroidery stitches and patterns available, and the immense scope of this decorating craft have kept the attraction and interest in hand-embroidered clothing alive over the years. In Victorian Britain, learning to embroider by hand used to be considered a sign of sophistication. Although machine embroidery was introduced as part of the industrial revolution, the status of hand embroidery has not diminished. For this reason, of course, when it comes to dressing their little princes and princesses, parents prefer hand-embroidered baby clothes.
Hand embroidery is a skill that requires patience and practice to perfect. An expert can work magic with his skills by adding various textures and dimensions to the patterns. The variety of stitches ranges from the simple, such as the lockstitch and satin stitch, to the more complicated, such as the cable band stitch. Velvet tufts can create a bit of embroidery fluff, and adding some beads in the drizzle stitch will make these twisted patterns more appealing. Dresses, tops, vests, linen and panties, hand embroidery has proven itself on almost all types of clothing with great success.
Floral motifs and animal drawings are very common in hand-embroidered baby clothes. Bunnies, puppies, and teddy bears are some of the most popular animals to appear on baby clothes. Skilled embroidery can create real flowers, the most popular of which are carnations and roses. Hand ruching is often used to shape clothing into specific styles, and also to add texture and dimension. The hand-ruched bishop’s dress is a very popular dress style among girls. They may be dotted with bullion roses. When it comes to hand embroidery, less is often more. The addition of a few golden roses can drastically change the look of a simple dress, turning it into an elegant yet comfortable piece.
In addition to using threads, children’s hand embroidery often uses ribbons. This is particularly common in clothing intended for special occasions such as weddings. Ribbons are exceptionally good at creating three-dimensional designs. They can be used to create floral designs and can also be used to highlight an otherwise plain piece of fabric. In the second form, the ribbons are often found on flannels and baby sheets. Satin ribbons are gentle on the skin, making this medium for decorating clothing a comfortable option for children. Embroidery patches are available in the market, which gives customers some freedom to decorate their own clothes.
Eyelet lace is another gift that embroidery has given to the world of children’s clothing design. When used on fabrics of contrasting colors, the effect of using eyelet lace can be quite impressive. Eyelet fabric is available in multiple colors and is often used for dresses, skirts, and bridal veils. Embroidery designs that include eyelet lace and fabric are considered a suitable choice in clothing used for christening services. Ribbons can be included as additional decoration on these garments.
Clothes intended for newborn babies and underwear are usually decorated with stitches which will have fewer stitches on the inside of the clothes. Many companies choose to add a protective cover on the back of the embroidery which gives more freedom with the design and makes the clothing very comfortable for children’s tender skin. For both comfort and aesthetic reasons, children’s sheets often have designs along the edges rather than in the middle where the child will be lying.
Hand embroidery is not only used on children’s clothing, but also on their toys. For children, toys, especially stuffed ones, function as accessories for their clothing. A teddy bear with an embroidered bow can go great with a teddy bear top. If it’s your child’s favorite toy, chances are you spend a lot of time with your child, even on special occasions. Having an embroidered teddy that goes well with a new dress can make you proud to show your little one off to your friends without feeling embarrassed for Teddy or the pup who accompanies him everywhere.
Embroidery can be a great option to add variety to the beauty of children’s clothing. Options, such as adding an interface or fusible netting to the inside of embroidered clothing to cover the back of the designs, make it appropriate for children of all ages and skin types.