drawn thread
Pulled fabric strand
Drawn thread is a needlework technique in which threads are pulled from fabric to create open areas, then the remaining threads are gathered or stitched into decorative patterns.
The method produces delicate, lace-like effects on table linens, handkerchiefs, and clothing: The napkins featured drawn thread borders.
Also called drawn threadwork.
- cutworkEmbroidery with removed sections
- linen fabricTextile woven from flax
- fine linenHigh-quality flax textile
- lace-makingCrafting ornamental openwork fabric
- hemstitchingOrnamental border stitching
openwork · pulled · whitework · embroidery hoop · fagoting · scissors · lattice · bundling · embroidery floss · hand stitching · weaving · shadow work · blackwork · thimbles · floral designs · decorative border · weft · magnifying glass
- textile craftssewing, knitting, weaving, quilting, embroidery
- embroiderycross stitch, cross-stitch, French knot, needlepoint, crewelwork
- Needlecraftembroidery hoop, cross-stitch, needlepoint, crewel, crewelwork
- needleworkcross-stitch, embroidery, embroidery hoop, embroidery hoops, needlepoint
- openworklace, lacework, filigree, fretwork, lattice
- trimslace, ribbon, fringe, lace trim, satin trim
needlework technique structure
drawn threadappliqué
Cutout stitched onto fabric
stumpwork · cross-stitch · crewelwork · needlepoint · goldwork