Last week we learnt a single chain stitch - or detached chain or lazy daisy. This week we put more than one together to make a chain stitch – yes, it looks just like a metal chain with many links interlocked together.
So, into your hoop with a threaded knotted needle we go.
bring needle up at start point (A) and take it back down in at point B (one thread away from point A)
Bring the needle up at Point C with the thread under the needle
Pull through the thread until your loop is sitting nicely (not too tight or you’ll have a straight petal) Now, heres the difference, put your needle back down into the fabric inside your loop (one thread away from point C)
and bring back up the same distance away along the line, again with the thread under the needle.
Continue just like this along your line. Now you can do large open stitches or smaller stitches which will look like a chunky straight line in a full design. Just keep them even for the best look.
There are many many variations to the chain stitch but lets just start with this today…
Are you ready for a new page? Download CHAIN STITCH
I used 2 strands of perle in this design for a chunkier look. Remember if you are using a stranded cotton to strip the threads (take your strands out one at a time and then lay them back together before threading into your needle)
Some more examples in my studio
and some examples to be found on my pinboard here…
hope you have had a lovely stitchy weekend – I have had interstate visitors so not a lot done in my hoop, but plenty of inspiration in my mind
hugs, Helen
I'm very happy that I'm learning a lot from you, thank you very much.
Posted by: virtual real estate | February 28, 2012 at 05:00 PM
Chain stitch is a sewing and embroidery technique in which a series of looped stitches form a chain-like pattern.
Posted by: Polk County Jail | February 08, 2012 at 10:33 PM
That is the kind of info that are supposed to be shared across the internet.
Posted by: carpet cleaning Reno NV | January 16, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Thank you for the Stiched Sunday series, I am going interstate and will make a book going back through the lessons from stitched sunday!!
Posted by: Donna | December 17, 2011 at 09:16 AM
Gorgeous!! Thanks so much, Helen!
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Posted by: paulette doyle | August 04, 2011 at 12:13 AM
Thanks! I like the bead idea.
Posted by: Houseelf | August 01, 2011 at 06:12 PM
Happy Sunday! I have to say that so far the Lazy Daisy has been my most unfave stitch. It seem so clunky to do.....probably I'm not handling it right.
I have high hopes for this plain chain.
Posted by: Sequana | July 31, 2011 at 09:41 PM
Thanks Helen! I just love this - I look forward to a new stitch every Sunday.
Posted by: Julie Letvin | July 31, 2011 at 09:15 PM