Let’s be honest: every piece of cloth holds a special memory for us. So, no one actually wants to throw it away. Especially if the damage is just a hole in 1 place. I used to throw it away, but until now.
After I learn all kinds of darning stitches I stop throwing my clothes. Wherever I see any holes, I do a darning stitch on it. In today’s session, I’m doing a scotch darning stitch.
What is scotch darning stitch? These questions must have popped into your mind, right?
Scotch Darning
A scotch darning stitch is basically a row of blanket stitches covering the hole of the fabric. These sewing stitches are a simple way to fix holes or thin spots in fabric, like socks or sweaters. It’s like weaving a little patch directly onto the fabric using a needle and thread. I sometimes use this to hide moth holes, too.
Isn’t it sound easy? Yes, it is. Let’s do the scotch darning stitch and teach you types of sewing. So let’s put the fabric into the darning mushroom.
First, I’m making simple running stitches across the damaged area. Push the 5.0 size needle a little bit outside of the damaged area. That will anchor the darning holes. That’s where basic darning and mending differences create.
Then, push the needle in the corner of the damaged area. That will create the perfect anchor for scotch darning. This will help you to get perfect scotch darning.
Push the needle through the front of the damaged area. Make sure they’re secure but not tying a knot. I’m leaving a long thread tail further away for this sewing by hand. I’ll use that later for decorative scotch darning stitches or invisible darn form.
Now, push the needle through the end of the thread of the running stitch. And pull it through and make looped stitches, similar to a blanket stitch, all around the running stitches I just made. These loops help reinforce the area and hold everything in place.
Done with the 1 line running stitch? Great!
Now push the needle through 2nd line and back into the last part of the damaged part to scotch darning.
Then, do the same knotting of the stitch as before it will make a strong sewing stitch for the damaged part. If I’m working on an actual hole, I’m leaving a long, straight piece of yarn across the gap, and I’ll weave it in to recreate the missing section.
Reach the end part? Ok now,
Push the needle through the end part of the hole like it is starting.
Now repeat of making the knot just like before, but this time upside down.
That’s the easy scotch darning technique. By the time you’re done, it feels like you’ve given the fabric a second chance. Also, if you are doing darning stitch embroidery, you can try it out.
But Is scotch darning stretchy? No, it’s not. This makes it perfect for garments that need a bit of give, like knitted fabrics. Plus, every stitch tells its care. Use it whenever you see a hole in your fabric, even if it’s a moth hole.
I’ve created a detailed Scotch darning stitch pdf, including steps and its stretchy nature. You can download it using the link below.
This tutorial helped you. Great, then read our double darning stitch tutorial. That will help me learn another darning stitch.
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