The Blanket Stitch is one of those simple techniques that instantly adds charm to a handmade project. Whether you’re edging felt shapes, closing a soft toy, or adding a decorative finish to a piece of embroidery, this stitch creates a neat, rhythmic line that’s both practical and beautiful. In this guide, we’ll walk through how to form the stitch, where it’s most useful, and a few tips to help you achieve an even, confident finish, perfect for beginners and seasoned makers alike.
Step 1 – Insert your needle between the felt layers and come out through the back.
Step 2 – Now, bring the needle over the top and insert it on the front. Come out next to the first point.
Step 3 – You have formed an anchor stitch that secures the thread to the felt.
Step 4 – Next, insert the needle under the anchor stitch along the edge of the felt in the direction you are going to sew.
Step 5 – Create a loop of thread in the direction you are sewing. Hold it in place with your finger.
Step 6 – Bring the needle through the felt layers from front to back. Make sure the needle goes over the loop thread.
Step 7 – Pull the thread taut to form the first Blanket Stitch.
Step 8 – Repeat sewing steps 5, 6 and 7 to form a row of Blanket Stitches.
Step 9 – To finish the row, form a loop of thread and insert your needle through it. Then pull to knot the thread.
Step 10 – Pull the thread taut to form the first Blanket Stitch.
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