Ukrainian traditional costume: embroider ...

Ukrainian traditional costume: embroidery - part 4

May 18, 2023

There are other techniques that have their own names.

Stem stitch (стебловий шов) is used to make... stems!
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Chain stitch (тамбурний шов) is widely used for a freeform patterns:
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Straight stitch done in both directions (штапівка) is used for big transparent patterns:image
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Or for a certain parts of embroidery (contours, stems, etc.):
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Toothing (зубцювання) is basically a lacing, then hemming the edge right on the lace, so the cuff of the sleeve is adorned with teeth.
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Grain output (зерновий вивід) is a technique similar to nightingale's eyes, but less stitches are used, and the scale is smaller.
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Pearl stitch (перловий шов) is used for tight filling a large areas and is used mostly in Western parts of Ukraine.
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Braided chain stitch (ретязь) is very different from a chained seam shown above:
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Chicken's ford (курячий брід) is used in geometrical elements and around other elements:
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Curly stitch (кучерявий шов) creates uniform "roses" on the fabric, and it's also pretty protruding.
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