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

Complete with forward stitching After making 3-5 backstitches, release the reverse button and stitch forward to secure those backstitches, preventing them from loosening.

Apr 14 2025

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

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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

It wasn t until I was given a copy of Kantha Sustainable Textiles and Mindful Making by Ekta Kaul and learned more about Sashiko embroidery that I saw how versatile and beautiful this stitch really is.

Apr 16 2025

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

To make this stitch, first do a lazy daisy flower with odd number of petals, then the thread with a same coloured thread or a contrasting one is weaved through the petals of the flowers in and out.

Apr 17 2025

Embroidered Knit Look: Mastering the Stitch that Mimics Knit

If you carry the thread over too large of an area, fill stitches such as the satin stitch can sag once you wash the sweater and take it out of the hoop.

Apr 17 2025

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

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Apr 17 2025

Master the Overlock Top Stitch: A Comprehensive Guide

Consider popular brands like Singer, Brother, and Janome, and key features to compare such as stitch options, number of threads, and ease of threading when weighing the pros and cons.