How to Sew: The Blanket Stitch | Hand Sewing Tutorial for Beginners | Corner Stitching, by Rokolee DIY on YouTube. 11 min 31 s.
- Video length
- 11 min 31 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Thread your needle with a single strand of thread and knot the end. Choose a thread colour that contrasts with the felt so you can see your stitches clearly.
Place the two felt pieces together with the edges lined up. Pin them if they slip, then bring the needle up through both layers about 6 mm from the edge.
Hold the thread down along the edge with your thumb. Push the needle back down through both layers at the same distance from the edge, making a stitch about 6 mm wide.
Before pulling the needle through, pass it over the working thread that lies along the edge. This loops the thread around the stitch and creates the blanket stitch bar.
Pull the thread snug but not tight. The loop should sit flat on the edge. Repeat the stitch, keeping the spacing even along the whole side.
Stop about 6 mm before the corner. Make one last stitch right at the corner point and pull it gently to close the edge.
Turn the fabric and start the next side. Bring the needle up through both layers at the same distance from the new edge, then continue the looped stitches along that side.
Work all the way around the shape. At the end, take the needle to the back, make a small knot and trim the thread close to the fabric.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the stitches the same width and spacing, or the edge will look uneven.
Do not pull the loops too tight, or the felt edge will pucker and curl.
Use a contrasting thread for your first try so you can spot mistakes easily.
Blanket stitch works best on non-fraying fabrics like felt, fleece and wool.
Questions
Can I use blanket stitch on cotton fabric?
It is best on felt, fleece and wool because these edges do not fray. On cotton, the raw edge may fray under the stitches, so fold or finish the edge first.
How do I keep the corner neat?
Make the last stitch right at the corner point, then turn the fabric and start the next side at the same distance from the edge. Keep the loop flat as you pull.
What size stitches should I use?
Aim for stitches about 6 mm wide and 6 mm apart. Smaller stitches give a finer look, larger ones suit chunky felt projects.
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