Hand Embroidery vs. Machine Embroidery: What's the Difference?  Embroidery has never just been decoration. It is a form of art, culture, and craftsmanship sewn into fabric. All embroidered garments are not created equally though. Some are embroidered by hand, while others are made using an embroidery machine. Both can create great looking designs, but will vary in how they're made, appearance and what to expect when shopping for an embroidered garment. Shopping for embroidered...