It is done in four steps:

1. Stem stitch (point de tige)
The first step is to outline the motif using stem stitch.

2. Laid work (point de couchure)
Threads are stretched across the motif from one side to the other.

3. Couched bars (barrettes)
To secure the laid threads, additional threads are placed perpendicular to them, spaced about 3 to 4 mm apart.

4. Stopping stitches (points d’arrêts) or picots
To finish and stabilize the work, small stopping stitches (or picots) are made on each bar, also spaced 3 to 4 mm apart. On the next bar, they are placed in staggered rows.

At the time, raw materials were rare and precious. This technique was developed to be as economical as possible. The darker the wool, the more expensive it was to produce, since it required more processing and dye baths.