embroidered
Sewn with thread
Embroidered describes fabric decorated with needlework—patterns or images stitched into cloth: an embroidered pillowcase, embroidered flowers on the collar.
Figuratively, an embroidered story or account has been elaborated with invented details, often to make it more interesting or flattering: His war stories grew more embroidered with each telling.
Pointed implement for sewing
- threadFiber for stitching
- hoopRigid circular frame
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
- flossInterdental cleaning strand
scissors · frame · bobbin · stiletto · pattern · transfer · stabilizer · interfacing
Decorative stitching forming X's
- backstitchOverlapping needle technique
- satin stitchClosely packed parallel stitches
- French knotWound thread embellishment
- chain stitchConnected loops in needlework
running stitch · crewel · needlepoint · smocking · applique · beadwork · canvaswork · quilting
Of or like blooms
- monogramInterlaced personal initials
- paisleyCurved teardrop textile motif
- geometricRelating to mathematical shapes
- scrollworkSpiral ornamental design
vine · medallion · crest · border · sampler · initial · bird · dragon
Ornamental small-sphere work
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- pearlsIridescent oyster-made gems
- goldworkEmbroidery using metallic threads
- metallicResembling ore-based elements
lace · ribbon · applique · fringe · tassels · trim · brocade · filigree
Flax-derived textile
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- velvetThick-pile textile
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
organza · muslin · canvas · felt · tulle · chiffon · damask · voile
Counted-thread cutwork embroidery
- JacobeanPertaining to King James's reign
- crewelworkWool embroidery technique
- molaGiant oceanic fish
- UkrainianOf a Black Sea nation
Palestinian · Hungarian · Mexican · Chinese silk · Kashmiri
needle
Pointed implement for sewing
floss · scissors · frame · bobbin · stiletto · pattern · transfer · stabilizer · interfacing · magnifier
cross-stitch
Decorative stitching forming X's
- backstitchOverlapping needle technique
- satin stitchClosely packed parallel stitches
- French knotWound thread embellishment
chain stitch · running stitch · crewel · needlepoint · smocking · applique · beadwork · canvaswork · quilting · darning
floral
Of or like blooms
- monogramInterlaced personal initials
- paisleyCurved teardrop textile motif
- geometricRelating to mathematical shapes
scrollwork · vine · medallion · crest · border · sampler · initial · bird · dragon · peacock
beading
Ornamental small-sphere work
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- pearlsIridescent oyster-made gems
- goldworkEmbroidery using metallic threads
metallic · lace · ribbon · applique · fringe · tassels · trim · brocade · filigree · spangles
linen
Flax-derived textile
satin · organza · muslin · canvas · felt · tulle · chiffon · damask · voile · batiste
hardanger
Counted-thread cutwork embroidery
- JacobeanPertaining to King James's reign
- crewelworkWool embroidery technique
- molaGiant oceanic fish
Ukrainian · Palestinian · Hungarian · Mexican · Chinese silk · Kashmiri
- clothing featuresadjustable, breathable, buttoned, cuffed, durable
- decoratedadorned, bedecked, decorated, embellished, festooned
- fashion adjectivesstylish, elegant, casual, formal, trendy
- madehandmade, crafted, built, constructed, assembled
- ornateornate, elaborate, embellished, decorative, ornamental
- Sewing Metaphorsseamless, threadbare, woven, patched up, hanging by a thread
embroideredplain
Basic and unremarkable
unembroidered · bare · unadorned · unembellished · undecorated
embroideredunvarnished
Without embellishment or coating
accurate · factual · plain · truthful · straightforward
- embroidery hoopFrame for decorative stitching
- hand embroideryDecorative stitching done manually
- embroidery flossSix-ply craft thread
- embroidered patchSewn-on fabric decoration
- silk embroideryDecorative stitching with fine threads
- embroidery patternsDesigns stitched onto fabric
embroidery, embroider, embroidering, embroiders, embroiderer, embroideries