Blanket Stitch
Learn how to create a decorative blanket stitch that can be used as an embellishment on the edges of jackets, coats, sleeves, pockets or any of your designs where you are looking to create a special touch. We will demonstrate an easy technique using Tiger Tape so that your blanket stitch will turn out perfect, every time!
For additional hand-stitching lessons view: Hand Stitching, Slip-Stitch Appliqué, Sewing A Catch Stitch, Blind Stitch-Double Overcast Stitch, Overcast Stitch, Sewing A Pick Stitch, Intro To Needles, Pins, Thimbles & Pincushions, Introduction To Threads, Thread Bar & French Tack, Lace Appliqué Blanket Stitch and Lace Appliqué Overcast Stitch.
| Module | Description | Step |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesson Prep | 1-3 |
| 2 | Sewing the Blanket Stitch | 1-5 |
MODULE 1 • Lesson Prep
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | For this lesson, we have prepared a piece of wool melton measuring 3 ½” (8.9cm) in the width grain by 6” (15.2cm) in the length grain. |
| 2A | Mark the fabric with your triangle chalk marker at 3/8” (1cm) away from the length edge of your fabric. |
| 2B | Then, reposition the swatch and chalk the width edge at 3/8” (1cm) away. |
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