Japanese Darning Stitch By Hand| Embroidery Skill Every Crafter Should Learn

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Japanese darning stitch is my other favourite one when  it comes to embroidery. It’s so simple. Literally, you can do it within 3 steps, but it’s so eye-catching. Everyone passing through it will ask what stitch it is.

Japanese Darning Stitch

Wanna know how to do it? Let me show you,

I make rows of running stitches in a brick-like pattern, similar to the hand darning stitch technique. I try to keep the stitches longer and the spaces between them shorter to create a more striking effect. Kinda like ½ inch to 2-inch gap. I even do this for invisible darning, too.

running stitches in a brick-like pattern
I insert the needle through point ‘A’

After that, I insert the needle through point ‘A’.

Push the needle back in through point ‘B’. And pull the needle down.

Push the needle back in through point ‘B’
Then again, push the needle back through point ‘C

Then again, push the needle back through point ‘C’. Pull it down.

Push the needle back in through a point ‘D’like this

Push the needle back in through a point ‘D’like this
What is the Japanese darning stitch

Can you see the connection between two parallel lines of running and diagonal stitches? That’s What is the Japanese darning stitch.

Next,

I keep doing the rythme the running stitches on the upper and lower adjacent rows on the return just like this 👇

the running stitches on the upper and lower adjacent rows on the return just like this

When it’s finished, the pattern comes together beautifully, showcasing the charm of the Japanese Darning Stitch. It’s a simple yet elegant technique that’s so satisfying to see completed! This is one of my favourites among the darning stitch versions.

That’s the Japanese darning stitch tutorial. Isn’t it so easy yet so satisfying?

Japanese darning stitch

If you are confused about any step, then watch this video tourital.

Basic embroidery stitches by hand for beginners ✅Lesson 2 – Darning, Japanese and Holbein stitch

Maisha Soumee

Maisha Soumee

Hi there! I’m Maisha Soumee, the proud torchbearer of our family’s sewing legacy and the driving force behind this website. With Grandma Manha’s teachings as my foundation, I’m honored to continue the tradition of craftsmanship and creativity. As a passionate seamstress, I’m dedicated to sharing the joy of sewing with you, our valued community.

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