Embroidery For Beginners

Learn How to Embroider

  • Home
  • Contact
  • Basic Stitches
    • Back Stitches
    • Blanket Stiches
    • Chain Stitches
    • Chevron Stitches
    • Feather Stitches
    • Fishbone Stitches
    • Fly Stitches
    • Herringbone Stitches
    • Knots
    • Running Stitches
    • Satin Stitches
    • Stem Stitches
    • Straight Stitches
    • Weaving Stitches
  • Embroidery Designs
  • About

Reverse Chain Stitch In Hand Embroidery (Step by Step & Video)

April 13, 2019 By fasembroidery Leave a Comment

Reverse Chain Stitch is a part of the chain stitch family. This is a simple stitch that looks identical to the chain stitch. The only difference is the way we stitch. It goes in a reverse direction instead of the usual forward direction.

reverse chain 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 Reverse Chain 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 Reverse Chain Stitch

starting on the stitch

1. We will work this stitch on a curved line. Start by working a lazy daisy. After working the lazy daisy, instead of taking the stitch in the forward motion, take it in the reverse direction. Insert the needle from point C to point D as shown in the above picture.

working on the stitch

2. Pass the needle through the first chain and pull the thread gently. Insert from point D to point E. Notice that when you pull the thread, a chain would have formed at point D.

progressing on the stitch

3. Next, pass the needle again through the second chain without piercing the fabric. Continue in a similar fashion till the end of the pattern.

Tips for working the Reverse Chain Stitch

  1. Drawing the line will help you to work this stitch easily.
  2. Knowing chain stitch will help to work this stitch pretty easy.
  3. Do not pull the thread too tightly.
  4. This is a surface embroidery stitch, meaning, it is worked on the surface of the fabric instead of taking it down.

What is this stitch used for?

  • This stitch can be used as a border or as a filling to any pattern.
  • It looks great on a motif.
  • It can be easily replaced with the chain stitch if you are more comfortable working this stitch.

(THIS POST PROBABLY CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS. OUR FULL DISCLOSURE POLICY IS REALLY BORING, BUT YOU CAN FIND IT HERE)

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

Pin this image for later reference:

visit blog for detailed instructions on how to work the reverse chain stitch

Tweet
Pin42K
Share
42K Shares

Filed Under: Basic Stitches, Chain Stitches Tagged With: basic stitches, chain stitch

« Double Chain Stitch in Hand Embroidery (Step By Step & Video)
Single Feather Stitch in Hand Embroidery (Step By Step & Video) »

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Join Our Facebook Group

Categories

  • Back Stitches (7)
  • Basic Stitches (118)
  • Blanket Stiches (13)
  • Chain Stitches (24)
  • Chevron Stitches (4)
  • Couching (1)
  • Cretan Stitches (3)
  • Cross Stitches (2)
  • DIY (8)
  • Embroidery Designs (14)
  • Feather Stitches (9)
  • Fishbone Stitches (5)
  • Fly Stitches (4)
  • Herringbone Stitches (4)
  • Jewelry Making (5)
  • Knots (23)
  • Palestrina Stitches (2)
  • Ribbon Flowers (2)
  • Running Stitches (9)
  • Satin Stitches (10)
  • Stem Stitches (7)
  • Straight Stitches (12)
  • Weaving Stitches (8)

Like Us

Join Our Facebook Group

Follow Us

Follow Us

About FAREEHA

I am the developer, writer, and photographer behind this blog, “Embroidery For Beginners”.

You can learn more about me here.

© 2019 Embroidery For Beginners. All Rights Reserved. Pricacy Policy, Disclosure & Disclaimer Site Map