Embroider (verb)

1. Decorate (fabric) with needlework.
2. Add decorative details to (a story or statement).
3. Embellish or exaggerate (a story or statement).

Origin:

Middle english: from old french embrodier, based on latin in- "in" + brodare "to prick", from brodus "pricked".

Examples:

1. She embroidered a dress for her daughter.
2. His account of the events was embroidered with exaggerations.
3. She embroidered her story to make it more interesting.
4. The dress was embroidered with flowers.
5. He embroidered the truth to make himself look better.