Mechlin Embroidery

Mechlin Embroidery
MECHLIN EMBROIDERY
The proper name of what is sometimes called Mechlin Lace, the foundation being a plain net. The pattern is outlined with a flat thread which gives the embroidery work.

Dictionary of the English textile terms. 2014.

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