Chhaya Mehrotra Blog

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Apr 14 2025

Learn to Fill Stitch Like a Pro with This Easy-to-Follow Tutorial

You can use satin stitch as a filling stitch for small areas, weave stitch for medium, chevron stitch for large elements, and even knots and line stitches for additional design and texture.

Apr 14 2025

How to Tie Off a Stitch in Embroidery: A Beginner's Guide

Rather, using a temporary knot makes it easy to start your stitching without risk of pulling the thread through, all the while securing it in place and keeping your work tidy.

Apr 14 2025

Learn the basics of cluster stitch knitting, a technique that adds a beautiful and unique texture to your knitted projects.

Rag Lana has a pattern for a scarf that uses a variation of the stitch involving a yarn over in the middle of the triple stitch instead of the purl so you work k1, yo, k1 in one stitch, which is a little easier and doesn t make a difference in the look of the finished stitch.

Apr 15 2025

Learn the Seed Stitch: A Beginner-Friendly Knit Scarf Pattern

While this is post is not a pattern, per se, it s a very detailed guide for how you can create your own scarf or cowl pattern using your own yarn and needles.

Apr 15 2025

Mattress Stitch Crochet Seam: Mastering the Art of Invisible Seams

I ve never enjoyed hand sewing lack of patience lol , BUT after realizing that certain crochet projects benefit from having seams because seams add stability, I caved and learned to embrace seaming.

Apr 16 2025

Master the Running Stitch: Explore Elegant Hand Embroidery Designs

This simple stitch can be an outline or become a filling with rows of parallel or staggered stitches to create texture for almost any kind of embroidery stitching crazy quilting, art quilts, sewing garments, crafts, or as a reinforcement for cutwork.

Apr 16 2025

Lazy Daisy Embroidery Stitch: A Step-by-Step Guide to Floral Beauty

Optional If you would like to plan out your flower ahead of time, take your tailor s chalk or similar fabric marking tool and draw your desired flower outline onto the fabric.

Apr 17 2025

Embroidered Knit Look: Mastering the Stitch that Mimics Knit

It s also helpful to test a piece of the stick and stitch stabilizer and ink you are using on a discreet area inside the article of clothing before you commit to using it.

Apr 17 2025

Star Stitch Knitting: A Guide to Creating Stunning and Textured Fabrics

Some fun borders that are perfect for preventing your fabric from rolling, or just generally laying a bit wonky, are a garter stitch border, or seed stitch as simple and basic options that look really good.

Apr 17 2025

Master the Overlock Top Stitch: A Comprehensive Guide

While this doesn t necessarily turn your sewing machine into a serger, which can also trim fabric edges for a professional appearance, using the overcast stitch on your fabric can save time and neaten your projects.