A blanket stitch is more than to trim a blanket. You can use a
blanket stitch to place Yo-yos on a garment or quilt, etc.
Place
the needle in the inner area of the blanket stitch, bringing the point of the
needle out at the edge of the fabric. Loop
the thread behind the point of the needle.
Pull the needle through the fabric allowing the edge thread to loop on
the edge of the fabric.
Repeat to continue sewing
the edge you want covered with a blanket stitch. The depth of the stitch into the fabric and
the spacing between stitches are important to provide a uniform blanket stitch.
On the last stitch where
you started stitching, bring the point of the needle out at the edge where the
first stitch was sewn. Form your last
stitch and bring the needle to the back of the fabric.
Knot
the thread on the back of the fabric to anchor and secure the thread when
finished.
This
is what it looks like finished.
You can experiment with embroidery floss, metallic threads and
fancy threads or use yarn on a fleece blanket to embellish the edge. You can vary the depth of the stitches in a
pattern to create a different effect.
When sewing yo-yos with a blanket stitch: experiment with the
depth of the stitches to create different edges on the yo-yos or changing the depth
will change the amount of flatness on the edge of the yo-yo. Options are to sew
a button or decorative bead in the middle of the yo-yo with the same thread
that you are using to edge to yo-yo. Besides you can experiment on gingham
fabric to practice making even.
Have fun and if you want more interesting information check
out http://sewing.about.com/od/beginner1/ss/blanketstitch_4.htm.
Share your ideas on this or anything here on the blog either
here or e-mail me at stipple@verizon.net. I
look forward to hearing from you!
Sandi
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