Features: New to the fashion scene has been the reintroduction of the embroidered chain stitch. Recent trends in embroidery have seen a rival of traditional "hand woven" stitch types. This hand stitch embroidery type was originally found in Egypt and possibly other Mediterranean countries, before AD 1000. Its use has a long history and is widely spread throughout the world Chain stitching offers a vintage athletic look with texture and strong visual appeal. Designs created with this stitching offer luster and glamour with a tactile feel unlike any other stitch type.