17th Century Blackwork embroidery, part of a reconstruction of a women’s blackwork waistcoat in the V&A collection made in 1620-25

Tambour Point de Beauvais embroidery. The embroidery on a reconstruction of the 1924 Lanvin Robe de Style in NMS Edinburgh made for final degree project. More details on the entire dress in Projects.

Tambour beading on a wedding dress made by Eve Mary Oakley. A selection of star maps and celestial objects embroidered onto a silk organza peplum with a hand finished star-shaped hem. Bridal photoshoot by Daria Photographs

A selection of 17th century embroidery techniques, from research project on the same topic. Whitework (counted stitch and cutwork), Blackwork (spot motifs from ‘A Schole-house for the Needle’ 1632, and diaper pattern fillings), Canvaswork (a cornflower slip and Bargello work) and Crewelwork (Jacobean style).

Silk embroidery on a hand finished early 17th century women’s linen shift. With fingerloop braided silk and linen ties.

A selection of hand embroidered, free standing stumpwork insects.