Any modern dress consisting of high waistline located just under the bosom. The waistline is characterized by an inserted piece of fabric or a seam. This style is derived from First Empire period in France (1804-1815) under the rule of Napolean Bonaparte. Other Characteristics of the silhouette includes low-cut neckline at the front and back, long and straight skirt.
Stem stitch is one of the easiest stitches used for outlines.
Start at 'a' then insert the needle at 'b' and bring the needle up in the centre at 'c'.
Insert the needle at 'd' and bring it up at the end of the previous stitch thst is 'b'.
Continue the pattern to make a row of overlapping stitches.
(Variation - the stitches are worked at an angle to produce more rope like effect).
