Optional EmbroideryStudio Add-on

String Stitch (Paghadi)

Visually stunning new stitch type for added creativity, and commonly used to sew down small mirror elements Visually stunning new stitch type for added creativity. Create an outline or filled shapes with overlapping ‘string art’ stitching for decorative effects. This stitch is also used to attach mirror pieces commonly known as ‘Paghadi’ in India.

  • Create impressive new artistic and practical stitch effects
  • Attach mirrors typically used in Indian fashion designs (Paghadi)
  • Outline stitch type for open or closed outlines
  • Fill stitch type for filling closed shapes with or without holes
  • Use elongated stitches to fill leaf-like shapes.

$400 USD One-time Payment

Compatible with:

  • EmbroideryStudio Designing
    Embroidery Crane

    What’s included in String Stitch

    String Stitch Fills

    Create filled shapes with overlapping ‘string art’ stitching for decorative effects. This stitch is also used to attach mirror pieces commonly known as ‘Paghadi’ in India. Use in combination with the Complex Fill tool or the Ring tool.

    String Stitch Outlines

    This stitch effect can be applied to open and closed shapes creating a completely different overlapping ‘string art’ effect. Apply to the Open Shape tool to create interesting swirl effects or decorative scallop shapes.

    Open Shape tool with String Stitch outline - Type 2

    Ring tool with String Stitch fill

    Create filled shapes with overlapping ‘string art’ stitching for decorative effects. This stitch is also used to attach mirror pieces, commonly known as ‘Paghadi’ in India. Use in combination with the Ring tool.
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