
Chain Stitch Tutorial - Wandering Threads Embroidery
Mar 13, 2024 · Using chain stitch as a filler is not only fun, but it creates interesting patterns inside the shape. For example, when filling a circular shape, you will end up with a deeply textured spiral. For a simple variation with a thicker, bolder look, check out the tutorial for Heavy Chain Stitch. Chain Stitch Patterns. Want to practice your chain stitch?
Twisted Chain Stitch Embroidery Tutorial
Mar 13, 2024 · Twisted Chain Stitch Step-By-Step. Twisted chain stitch is worked from right to left or bottom to top. For this example, I am stitching a straight line from bottom to top. Start by bringing the needle to the front at the beginning of your line (Point A). Pull it all the way through and then re-insert just to the left of the line (Point B).
Heavy Chain Stitch Embroidery Tutorial
Mar 13, 2024 · It’s similar to regular chain stitch, but it creates a wider, thicker band for those times when you want to make a bold statement. Start your heavy chain stitch by making a small verticle stitch. Next, bring the thread back up one stitch length away and pass the needle under the first stitch without picking up any fabric.
Rope Stitch Embroidery Tutorial
Mar 13, 2024 · Rope stitch creates a thick twisted line that resembles a rope or cord. It is commonly used for borders, curved outlines, or to stitch stems and thin leaves. A member of the chain stitch family, rope stitch is formed by working twisted chain stitch close together along a line. If you are already familiar with twisted chain stitch, great! If not ...
Lazy Daisy Embroidery Stitch Tutorial
Mar 13, 2024 · Lazy Daisy stitch is nothing more than a simple loop arranged in groups to create flowers, combined in a line to make Chain Stitch, or worked individually to create leaves. There are also a number of variations for taking this simple stitch to the next level. Let’s start this lesson by making a simple flower.
How to Embroider Letters by Hand {Part 1}
Feb 4, 2022 · Split stitch is one of my favorites for lettering because it creates a really interesting texture. It’s also a good stitch for small letters and fonts with lots of curves. Start by making a single stitch. Next, bring the thread back up in the middle of that same stitch. Essentially, you are splitting the stitch in two.
How To Embroider Large Letters By Hand {Part 2}
Feb 4, 2022 · Begin by outlining the letter M with chain stitch and stitching the inner line with back stitch. Next, using a different color thread, weave through the back stitch without pulling the thread tight. The end result is a wavy line that serves as a filler stitch and contrasts nicely with the sharp lines of the letter M.
Spider Web Stitch Tutorial - Wandering Threads Embroidery
Mar 13, 2024 · Spider Web Stitch Variations. The spider web stitch can be altered to create different looks simply by using more than one color thread. Start with one color, weave over and under until you reach the desired thickness. Then bring the thread down through the fabric, tie it off and start a new color thread.
Blog Full - Wandering Threads Embroidery
Stitch the bow with Chain Stitch using 3 strands of DMC 3721. Start at the bottom of the ribbon and stitch up and around the loop on the opposite side. Continue stitching around the second loop and then down to the bottom of the ribbon. Chain Stitch Embroidery Tutorial
Whipped and Woven Embroidery Stitches Tutorial
Mar 13, 2024 · Following the same method used for whipped back stitch, bring the thread up through the first stitch and pull tight. Continue down the line, whipping through the running stitch and pulling the thread tight each time. Because of the extra spaces in running stitch, the end result will be quite a bit different than a whipped back stitch.