Did you know that over 55% of people in the US engage in handicrafts, with embroidery being one of the top hobbies? And I’m on that, too.
I have been making a bunny and blanket with stitches for the past 2 days. So, I needed to secure it tightly. I knew How to start off a blanket stitch, but finishing off was kinda tricky for me.
Main Point Of View :
- There are 2 methods to tie off a blanket stitch.
- 1st method to tie the blanket stitch is to run the needle through both layers of fabric, tie a knot, and clip the thread.
- In 2nd method, Flip the fabric over and tie a small knot at the back to secure it.
That’s when I used tie off method. Tying off does secure blanket stitch. I even find different sewing stitches methods to do it. So I thought, why not take note of how to tie off a blanket stitch for my sewinginspo readers? So, let me show you how I have shown embroidery stitches names with pictures.
Tie Off A Blanket
So, this method works best with a blanket stitch to join two pieces together. I’ve already stitched around the edge here.
Take my thread and insert it under the vertical stitch. Gently pull it through so the thread is snug but not too tight. Now, pull the thread over the stitch.
Make sure it lays neatly along the edge with the other 4 types of sewing.
Take your needle and carefully insert it through the horizontal stitch.
And pull it all the way through. You should see the stitch forming neatly as you go.
Now, I will take it and make a little knot at the top. This will stop the stitch from fraying.
Now that we’ve got our stitches, here’s the final step to secure everything.
Take your needle and push it through 2 layers of fabric.
Carefully run it through both layers, right between them. I use this technique no matter what blanket stitch used for.
Pull the needle all the way through, making sure the thread is snug but not too tight. Once you’ve pulled it through, clip the thread neatly to finish off the stitch.
And there you go! That’s how to tie off a blanket stitch.
Isn’t it fun to see the full project? Sure it is. In fact, studies have shown that 45% of people who engage in crafts like sewing report a significant reduction in stress and anxiety.
That’s why I keep stitching and finding another technique too. That’s the 1st and easiest method I normally use when I need to finish stitch quickly. But there are now different methods, too. 😉 I even add that technique to my sewing book. You can check it out for more updates too.
Now, let’s move on to the next method, which is for when you only have one layer of fabric. Let me show you How to end off a blanket stitch differently.
I make one more stitch, just like before. Insert your needle right under the vertical stitch. Pull it through, then push your needle up into the horizontal stitch.
Now, I will push the needle through the stitch, creating a small knot at the top. Try to get the knot as close as possible to where the vertical stitch ends.
Flip the fabric over and take your thread to the back. Push the needle under the stitch, pull the thread halfway, and push the needle back through the thread loop. Make a small knot at the back to secure everything.
Pull it tight, but be careful not to over-tighten. That’s the perfect tutorial for beginners on how to secure a blanket stitch.
And that’s it! You’ve finished the stitch with a neat little knot at the top and a secure finish at the back. You can use it for any popular blanket stitch techniques.
So I have shown 2 method of How to knot off a blanket stitch? Which one is your favorite so far? Tell us in the comment we would love to hear from you.
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