Securing stitch

Presenting the Blanket Stitch Family - part 1. Simple open loops can make so much! Here is part 1 of this beautiful family. Blanket Stitch began as a way to secure the edges of unsewn blankets. The stitch is simple to do and gives a decorated look. With time, this stitch was experimented with in hand embroidery, and it gave rise to different variations and styles of this stitch. Make them on edges, borders, outlines and even fillings! What more could you ask for!?

A reader shares her tip for reducing bulk in counted cross stitch. A great way to start cross stitch using even numbers of strands.

Anabella Cahwje - Baby decor & sewing tutorials on Instagram: "💕I hope you find this tutorial and the tool from the little hack useful. I've tried to make it as clear as possible. Please ask me if you have any questions. 😊 *BLANKET STITCH*: - The blanket stitch is a simple, sewing or embroidery stich. It is used for different purposes such as finishing the edge of fabric, creating a decorative and secure border(blankets), sewing two pieces together along the edges (shown in this tutorial)…

Miriam | Beginner Sewing Tips on Instagram: "You won't regret learning invisible stitch 🪡✨️ (so SAVE this reel for later!) It's a perfect option for finishing off or mending the outside of a garment where you don't want to be seeing stitches- or when you can't get to the inside of a garment, stuffed toy or anything else 🙌 #invisiblemending #invisiblestitch #handsewing #needleandthread #howtohandsew #learntosew #ladderstitch"

Learn how to tie a sewing knot in the thread when hand sewing to anchor thread in the fabric so that it is not undone as you stitch.

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Emma Rubinson on Instagram: "Commonly confused with understitching - here is the stitch in the ditch! 🪡 Stitch in the ditch basically hides your stitches on the front of a garment when you’re securing a waistband or binding, while catching the fabric on the other side to keep it folded & secure. Follow for more sewing tips ✨ #stitchintheditch #sewingtips #sewinghacks #learntosew #sewingtechniques #technicalsewing"

Here's my sewing technique tutorial to slip stitch an opening close..

Muriel Corbierre on Instagram: "I use the ladder stitch a lot when turning holes need to be closed in bags and accessories. It is very simple and the stitches are truly invisible. Save for later! . #sewingtips #howtosew #stitch #sewingtutorial"