Master the Blanket Stitch: Step-by-Step Tutorial for Perfect Finishing!, by Christine's Crafts on YouTube. 5 min 26 s.
- Video length
- 5 min 26 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Thread your needle and knot the end. Bring the needle up through the fabric about 5 mm from the raw edge, so the knot sits on the back.
Hold the thread down along the edge with your thumb. Push the needle back down at the same distance from the edge, a little further along.
Before pulling the needle through, loop the working thread under the needle tip from front to back.
Pull the needle through and snug the loop up to the edge. This makes the first upright bar of the stitch.
Space the next stitch about 5 mm along. Bring the needle up at the edge line, then down level with the first stitch, looping the thread under the needle again.
Keep the stitches evenly spaced and the loops the same size as you work along the edge.
At a corner, work one stitch right into the corner point, then turn the fabric and continue along the next side.
To change thread, finish the last loop, take the needle to the back and knot off. Start the new thread under an existing stitch.
To finish, take the needle to the back after the last loop, make a small knot and run the tail under a few stitches before trimming.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the loop loose enough to lie flat; a tight loop pulls the fabric edge out of shape.
Use the same stitch depth and spacing all the way round so the border looks even.
Anchor the starting knot behind the fabric so it does not show on the front.
For felt toys, sew the stitch before stuffing so you can reach the edge easily.
Questions
What is blanket stitch used for?
It joins two layers along an edge, such as felt toy pieces, and gives a decorative finished border on applique and raw edges.
Can I do blanket stitch with normal sewing thread?
Yes, but embroidery floss or thicker thread shows the stitch better and covers the edge more fully.
How far apart should the stitches be?
About 5 mm apart is a good starting point. Keep the spacing and depth the same so the loops look even.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
