Schiffli embroidery is a type of machine embroidery that uses lock stitches to create patterns on a lacy fabric. Schiffli lace is a style of embroidery done by modern machines that originated from a hand-crafted variant that used needles with points at each end. Hundreds of needles are laid out horizontally, usually in two rows, one on top of the other. It is best suited for dresses, shirts, kurtas, skirts, and many more.