Martha Stewart's Elegant Thread Velvet Pillow
The very talented desigers at the Husqvarna Embroidery Center in Sweden developed a very beautiful embroidery technique that is best completed with Havel’s Sewing Ultra-Pro Seam Ripper.
The technique does not refer to velvet thread or velvet fabric. The name “thread velvet” comes from the feel of the threads once they are cut. If you run your finger over the finished product, the embroidery design feels like velvet. The Husqvarna Viking “Designer Diamond” embroiders the design of your choice – and completes the design so that the backside is secure and the threads will not come out. Once the machine is finished, you simply take your Havel’s Sewing Ultra-Pro Seam Ripper and cut through the middle of the threads in the design. Be careful not to cut through to the fabric. Give the threads a little fluff and the result is an elegant design with a rich feel.
Martha Stewart features the thread velvet technique on her television program. You can watch her demonstrate the technique here.
Sue Hausmann also features the thread velvet technique on America Sews with Sue Hausmann. She offers step-by-step instructions in PDF format you can print out for reference here.
Thread Velvet designs are available for garments and home decor. See Sue Hausmann’s list of supplies, gather your materials and create something glamorous.