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Pro Tips: Mellor

Thursday 18th October 2018 by Natasha Searls-Punter

Mellor, if you have looked at goldwork classes then you have probably come across this word and possibly not really known what it meant. Pronounced ‘Mel-Ore’, the mellor is a laying tool specially designed for us with goldwork to encourage the embroiderer to handle the goldwork as little as possible for fear of damaging it or discolouring it with the oils from the skin.

It is a little gold paddle shaped tool which has a smooth curved edge one end which can be used to reshape open curves such as those you might find if you are couching pearl purl for example. The other end is narrower but also rounded (so not to leave an corner impression on your bullion). This end can be used to encourage you stitches into the correct position with the point which fingertips may be too big to get into. This end can also be used to catch the thread under whilst you are pulling your thread with cutwork on it though the fabric so that the thread doesn’t twist or get caught up in the rough edge of the cutwork. This allows for even tension throughout your piece which will create a superior finish when all of your cutwork is evenly layed regardless of the direction you have stitched it in.

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The London Embroidery School mellors are available in the specialist equipment section of the website. If you are unsure about any of the uses above, why not join us for a goldwork class where you will be introduced to using your mellor effectively along with a whole host of exciting, traditional goldwork effects.

Filed Under: Embroidery, Embroidery Equipment Tagged With: embellishment, embroidery, goldwork, laying tool, mellor, specialist, stitching, tool, tools of the trade, traditional

Rosewood Stilettos are back in stock!

Wednesday 23rd November 2016 by claire

After a couple of weeks our Rosewood Stilettos are back in stock! Click here to purchase yours! This tool is perfect for guiding the placement of your thread, or for making holes in your embroidery.

Filed Under: Embroidery, Stock Updates Tagged With: classes, equipment, lace course, laying tool, rosewood, sewing, sharp, specialist equipment, stiletto, Tags broidery anglaise, wood

Rosewood Stilettos- Out of Stock

Monday 21st November 2016 by claire

Due to high demand, our rosewood stilettos are current out of stock, but fear not, they should be back in stock by mid December. If you would like to purchase one, please check back in around that time or email us on info@londonembroideryschool.com and we will notify you when we have more.

Thank you for your patience,

LES x

Filed Under: Embroidery, Stock Updates Tagged With: broidery anglaise, classes, equipment, lace course, laying tool, rosewood, sewing, sharp, specialist equipment, stiletto, wood

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