Materials Needed to Get Started with 16th Century Blackwork Embroidery

 

Blackwork embroidery, also known as Holbein Stitch or double-running stitch, was found on many garments in the 16th century, including cuffs, partlets, shirts, coifs, and more. This video includes a list of materials recommended for this type of embroidery.

 

     

      Suggested Items for Purchase: 

- Silk thread (Needle in a Haystack): http://www.needlestack.com/WebStore/Thread/AVAS_Ovale.html or http://www.needlestack.com/WebStore/Thread/AVAS_SoiePerlee.html 

- Slate Frame (T.F. Woodcraft)

- Hoop Frame

- Beeswax

- Scissors

- Linen Fabric

- Embroidery Needles

- Craft Stand

- Aida Cloth (for beginners)

- 16th to 18th Century Double-Running Stitch Embroidery Patterns (2nd Edition of Pre-18th Century Embroidery Patterns)

​ - Pre-18th Century Embroidery Patterns (1st Edition)

​ - Patterns from 16th Century Pattern Books