#44, 45: Viking Seam Decoration
Some simple seam treatments for two linen Viking underdresses. Both worked with DMC Perle 8 cotton.
The first one is a variation of interlaced herringbone stitch which was worked on the neck, cuffs and hem.
Interlaced herring bone usually has one longer thread on top. I thought it might catch on things, so I modified the stitch to lose the long thread… and then it ended up looking like cross stitch!
The second underdress is decorated with whipped running stitch worked on the neck, cuffs, hem and all seams. (including a couple of fake seams as I was enjoying the stitching!) Although it is very simple indeed, I found it quite effective.
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