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Cloud Stitch, How to work a cloud stitch (Step By Step & Video)

October 4, 2019 By fasembroidery Leave a Comment

Cloud stitch is a way of filling patterns in a cloud-like pattern. This stitch can fill a large area in a very beautiful way. The wavy patterns seem like a cloud and hence it’s named as such. You will have to make small straight stitches to weave this stitch. 

cloud stitch

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 Cloud 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. I have used all 6 strands for making this stitch.

Step by Step Pictorial Process of making the Cloud Stitch

1. straight stitches

1. Start by making dots on the fabric. Notice that each row is diagonal to the one above and below.

2. completing the small stitches

2.  Once, you have made the marking, make small straight stitches on them as shown above.

3. starting to weave the contrast floss

3. Next, take a contrast color floss and bring the thread up at the start of the first row. Weave the floss by passing through first and second row of the straight stitches.

4. working on the weaving

4. You will pass the needle alternating between the first and the second row of straight stitches without piercing the fabric as shown above.

5. making the cloud stitch

5. Complete one row of weaving. Take the needle down and start working on the next row.

6. starting on the second layer of stitches

6. Continue in this pattern for the rest of the design. You can check the video tutorial for the same.

Tips for working the Cloud Stitch

  1. Knowing the straight stitch will help to work this stitch easily.

What is this stitch used for?

  • This stitch can be used for many decorative embroidery stitches and flowers.
  • Cloud stitch can be used to cover large area of the pattern.
  • It is a great way to fill space.

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More stitches:

  • Maidenhair stitch
  • Wheatear Stitch
  • Fern Stitch
  • Cast On Stitch
  • Basque Stitch
  • Long and Short Stitch
  • Trellis Stitch
  • Closed Feather Stitch
  • satin stitch
  • back stitch

Check out the video tutorial below

So until next time,

Keep Stitching,

Fareeha

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