Closed Feather Stitch is another variation of the feather stitch. While the feather stitch has open ends, this has closed ends. It results in a beautiful ladder-like pattern.
What you will need?
- Any fabric.
- Embroidery hoop, 15cm (6″) (Bigger if you are working on a larger design) ( You can purchase a set of 6 hoops from Amazon for your basic needs.)
- Tapestry needle
- Embroidery thread (You can buy this pack of 36 shades of the DMC embroidery floss.)
How many strands of floss do you need for making the closed feather stitch?
You can use all 6 strands of the floss. But if you are working on a finer design, then start with 2 strands of floss and increase the number of strands according to your design.
Step by Step Pictorial Process of making the closed feather stitch
1. I have drawn two straight lines, Line 1 and Line 2. Start by bringing the thread on Line 2 at point A. Insert from point B to point C on Line 1. Keep the thread below the needle and pull up the thread.
2. Next, insert the needle from point D to Point E on line 2. Pull the thread up by keeping the thread below the needle.
3. Keep working in similar fashion on both the lines.
4. Now, carry on with the next line too.
5. Insert the needle outside the stitch at the end of the design and secure with a knot.
Tips for working the closed feather stitch
- You can work this stitch in any direction that you want.
- Lines can be drawn for easier working as they can be easily hidden with the stitch.
What is this stitch used for?
- It can be used as a border stitch with embellishment.
- This stitch looks great on a motif or girl’s frock.
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More stitches:
- Maidenhair stitch
- Wheatear Stitch
- Fern Stitch
- Cast On Stitch
- Basque Stitch
- Long and Short Stitch
- Trellis Stitch
- Blanket stitch
- satin stitch
- back stitch
Check out the video tutorial below
So until next time,
Keep Stitching,
Fareeha
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méri says
How can I send you a picture of a stitch I’m not sure the name nor how to do it? Through facebook message? email?
fasembroidery says
Hi Meri,
You can join the newly opened facebook group to send in your stitch. The link is provided at the bottom of the post. Looking forward to connecting with you.