Faux Chenille Masterclass
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October 13th, 2022
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Faux Chenille Masterclass
Chenille is a unique textured embroidery effect that is widely used in both fashion and sports textiles. Wilcom makes it easy for you to achieve a chenille effect today without needing specialty embroidery equipment!
The key to achieving the best faux chenille effect is to use thicker woolen thread. Don’t worry, we’ll teach you everything there is to know.

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The latest EmbroideryStudio e4.5 release includes 2 faux chenille fonts. The previously released YALE and the brand-new VERMICELLI faux chenille fonts will be waiting in your font library, with the perfect faux chenille stitch settings and density. FREE to all e4 loyal customers.
Traditional Chenille
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The stitch type behind faux chenille
Tips for faux chenille embroidery
Tips & Best Practice
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How to create your own faux chenille designs
Step by Step
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