| Drawn-thread embroidery is an openwork technique in which fabric threads are clipped and removed. The simplest form is hemstitching, which is also used to secure hems.  Laced hemstitching
 Basic hemstitching
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| Splendid borders can be made by bundling, twisting and darning around groups of fabric threads.
Add various decorative stitches that are worked to secure the edges. In spite of the tremendous variety found in this technique, it's always clearly structured, as it follows the grain of the fabric. Fabric types: All plain, even-weave needlework fabrics are suitable for drawn-thread embroidery.
If a border is worked over corners, then the exact same number of warp and weft threads has to be removed so that the lengthwise and crosswise hemstitched stripes are the same width.
Recommended fabrics: For quick projects we recommend somewhat coarser fabrics. 3711 ARIOSA (7.5 threads/cm), 3409 FEIN-ARIOSA (8.5 threads/cm) with their interesting textured surface make narrow hem-stitched borders really stand out. Rustic linen blends such as 1198 FLOBA (6.85 threads/cm) or 3998 GROB-FLOBA (5.5 threads/cm) also exude a certain charm.
3256 BELLANA (8 threads/cm) is always suitable for learning embroidery techniques. Particularly lovely embroidery textures are guaranteed on the linen blends 3604 DUBLIN (10 threads/cm) and 3281 CASHEL (11.2 threads/cm)
Working this embroidery technique on fine weaves doesn't necessarily mean more intensive work. It all depends upon how many stitches are bundled together with each stitch. You should, however, have some experience with counted embroidery, before tackling projects worked on 3217 EDINBURGH (14 threads/cm) and 3348 NEWCASTLE (16 threads/cm).
Embroidery thread:
The type of embroidery thread chosen not only depends on what kind of fabric you use but also your choice of pattern. For basic hemstitching the embroidery thread thickness should correspond approx. to the yarn texture. For darned hemstitching it is often recommended to use thicker threads. There are no strict rules and there are hardly any embroidery techniques which give you as much choice in embroidery thread types.
Secure hem with drawn-thread hemstitching. 
Special type of drawn-thread embroidery
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