Like A Dream - Aari Embroidery

Butterfly stitch for saree blouse neck borders

The stitch we are going to learn today is Butterfly stitch using Aari Embroidery technique. Here I'll show you a picture

Today I am going to explain about a new stitch in Aari embroidery. The picture shown here

Here is the instruction to do a type of thread work using aari/maggam embroidery. Thread work will give a rich look to any of your creations. There is nothing to compare with handmade thread work, it always stands out. Today I am going to explain how to do long and short stitch in aari

HOW TO DESIGN YOUR SAREE USING AARI ZIGZAG STITICH

Today I am going to explain you how to do zigzag stitches using aari/maggam needle. Also I want to tell you one information in this post that this aari embroidery is also called Tambour Embroidery

Aari Embroidery How to- Filling stitich

In Aari embroidery/maggam embroidery chain stitch is the basic stitch you have to learn. Try doing the chain stitch in all directions like upward, downward, or sideways so that you'll get a hang of it and your hand will become flexible to do the chain in all directions. The reason I am asking to practice Aari chain in all directions is,

HOW TO DESIGN YOUR SAREE BLOUSE USING AARI SATIN STITCH

Today I am going to explain how to custom design your lovely designer saree blouse on your own. Don't be panic, it is not a big deal you can do it. I am going to show you how to do this step by step. First you need to have your designer blouse fabric, Zari thread or machine embroidery thread of your choice and your aari needle.

Custom Aari Embroidery on Saree blouse using sequins

Maggam/Aari embroidery on Saree blouse using sequins(chamki)

In this tutorial I am going to explain how to embellish your embroidery patterns using sequins/chamki and the normal aari chain stitches. Get ready with your embroidery materials.

Maggam Embroidery with sequins

Recently I was busy with my kids and could not update my Maggam embroidery blog and I decided to come up with my recent work today. Yes, I made a Princess Dress for my lovely daughter.

Maggam Embroidery Blouse Design (Embroidery Pattern)

In my previous post I explained about doing aari chain stitches in Maggam Embroidery. Today I would like to add some samples of how to

Aari Techniques for Maggam Embroidery Blouse

Finally after a long time I got a pleasant afternoon to post my new Aari Embroidery Stitch. Here I will explain how to do chain stitches in sharp ends. I am posting a video tutorial to explain

Maggam/Aari stitch is coming soon... Check it out

Hi Friends,
Sorry I didn't post any new Aari stitches for a long time. I am writing this to inform you all that I am going to post a new Video Tutorial on How to do Maggam Embroidery

HOW TO DO MAGGAM WORK IN SAREE BLOUSE

Aari/Maggam Chain Stitches in Curves- Part III:
Today I am posting again about doing Aari embroidery chain stitch in Embroidery pattern, but little different. This video will explain how to do Aari Embroidery in curves,

Maggam Embroidery Designs Collection

Today I am posting some of my maggam embroidery collections in this Custom Embroidery Designs Collections section. Be sure to check it often, I have plans to update this section every week. Hope you all will enjoy my Custom Embroidery Collections using Aari work/Maggam embroidery.

Maggam embroidery in Blouse

Here is a sample of a Custom embroidery for a Kid's blouse (pavadai sattai). It is made of patchwork, satin stitches, sequins work using chain stitich and kichu-kichu using Aari chain stitch.

Neckline of Kid's blouse using Maggam embroidery

Neckline using Aari satin stitch

Kids Blouse full view (Maggam Embroidery)

Sleeve Edge using Aari work (Maggam designs)

Aari Chain Stitch - Part II

Today I am going to post a clear video demo of how to finish the aari chain stitch in Aari work. In my previous Aari chain stitch video, making the knot at the end of the chain stitch is not very clear, so I am posting this video to show how to make the knot. This video is very clear and I am sure it will clear all your doubts. It is very important in Aari embroidery that if you didn't put the knot perfectly,the whole design will come off. So please practice this technique again and again before going to the next step. I am working on my other videos and will post the next step in Aari embroidery/ Aari work like curves and sharp turnings. I will post it soon. Look forward for more videos on Aari work and embroidery designs.

Aari chain stitch - Part I

Hi all,
Finally today I am posting my first tutorial on Aari embroidery. First I am going to explain how to do chain stitches in Aari/Maggam embroidery. For this you need a cotton or Jasmine material (used for pattu saree blouse), embroidery frame, zari thread, Aari needle

Samples of Custom Embroidery Using Maggam or Aari Embroidery

Today I am posting some of the samples of custom embroidery using Maggam/Aari work in saree blouses and ladies tops.

Aari or Maggam Embroidery

This is one of the ancient technique used to do embroidery in silk materials. It is made by using simple chain stitches using Aari needle. Aari needle is similar to crochet hook in thin size. In India it is widely used now a days to decorate sarees, saree blouses and kids traditional dresses with heavy zari work. Gold and metal zari threads, beads, sequins, kundan stones and silk embroidery threads are mainly used in Aari work. It gives a royal look to any garments embroidered with this kind of work. No doubt everyone will love it and it is not a big deal we can easily learn it here step by step. Look forward for tutorials and embroidery designs.