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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Embroidery Filigree embroidery details filigree embroidery details Very delicate, precisely defined embroidery elements. Filigrane Stickdetails
Translations
DE Filigrane Stickdetails
FR Détails de broderie filigranes
ES Detalles de bordado filigranados
IT Dettagli di ricamo filigranati
CN 精细刺绣细节
VN Chi tiết thêu tinh xảo
Embroidery Fill stitch Tatami stitch; complex fill A structured field of stitches used to cover larger embroidery areas. Füllstich
Translations
DE Füllstich
FR Point de remplissage
ES Puntada de relleno
IT Punto di riempimento
CN 填针
VN Mũi lấp đầy
Not to be confused with Not the same as satin stitch.
Embroidery Fine embroidery details fine embroidery details Small embroidery elements requiring precise stitch formation and fine thread. Feine Stickdetails
Translations
DE Feine Stickdetails
FR Détails fins de broderie
ES Detalles finos de bordado
IT Dettagli fini di ricamo
CN 精细刺绣细节
VN Chi tiết thêu nhỏ