
Learn the essential materials for basic chain stitch in aari or maggam work. Identify frame sizes 16–18 inches, protective setup, and needles #14 and #24 with zaidee thread.
Learn the reverse chain stitch by starting from the opposite side, pulling the loop toward yourself, with the hook facing you and a clockwise rotation to lock the knot.
Master circular chain stitch by creating concentric circles without turning the frame, starting from the outer circle, maintaining consistent needle direction, avoiding wrinkles, and achieving neat finishing through practice.
Master basic chain stitch in aari or maggam work with silk thread, covering straight and reverse chain, curves, circles, and squares while ensuring neat lines and proper thread handling.
Learn to add sugar beads using a size 23 needle and cotton thread, forming tight bead chains of 4–5 beads and knotting to conceal gaps.
This course is for people who want to learn Aari or Maggam Work. It is also called Tambour Embroidery in a few parts of the world. Aari work is a type of embroidery work that is done by stretching the fabric tightly over a wooden frame. A pen-like needle, that resembles a crochet needle is used to do the intricate work. This is a type of embroidery where the working thread is fed from below the frame using our left hand. Chain stitch is the most important stitch in this embroidery and that is exactly what you will learn here. A design can be worked just by using chain stitch alone. This course has a very detailed explanation about how to work chain stitch which is just a basic of Aari Work. Once you know how to make the chain stitch, using the same technique can easily work with beads or related embellishments. So if you are in search of a course that could help you step up your skill then you are in the right place. I am sure this course will help you build a strong basic foundation for this new skill. Starting from the materials required to the techniques are very well explained. So if you practice with dedication then you are gonna rock !!