Zig Zag Chain stitch is a hand embroidery stitch that creates a decorative and textured pattern. It is a variation of the basic Chain stitch.
This top would have been my contribution to The Refashioners 2020 which has unfortunately but understandably been cancelled this year. I had already completed my project and wanted to share it with you all as (despite not being the most dramatic refashion ever) it really pushed me outside my sewing comfort zone and I'm hoping it might inspire some of you to give it a try too! Portia's yearly refashioning challenge started back in 2011 and carries an important message, encouraging sewers to look at fabric and clothing in a new light. I try to make careful choices when it comes to the fabric I use and how it has been produced. Despite turning away from fast fashion and making my own clothes I am aware that my fabric consumption has its own impact on the environment. One of the best ways to care for our planet and sew sustainably is to reuse and repurpose textiles which already exist. The theme for this year's challenge was planned to be 'use what you have' which felt a little more accessible to me as a newbie refashioner as you can use household items with large flat surface areas of fabric like bedding, curtains and tableware. I was still really daunted by this challenge. I've always thought I that the transformation challenge on The Great British Sewing Bee would be my downfall. When I cook I'm not the kind of cook who throws things in to a pan on instinct...I like a recipe! My creative brain just does not seem to think in that way. So I eased in to my first refashion by using a tablecloth. Despite being a flat piece of fabric I really tried my best to make the most of what the table cloth gave me; right down to using one of the loops of edge stitching as the loop for my button at the centre back neckline. In the spirit of 'use what you have' the covered button I had stashed away, salvaged from an old RTW top. When I moved to Dorking last summer I had a huge sort out and only brought with me things I thought I really needed so I didn't have any spare textiles asking to be refashioned. Instead I turned to eBay as my source of unwanted textiles. I've long been a fan and follower of the work of embroidery artists on Instagram like Tessa Perlow who embroiders on to existing garments to transform them into unique worn works of art. However, I've never been able to find the time or patience to do this kind of work myself. This project is sort of a cheats way of achieving a hand embroidered top, by using an already embroidered textile! I chose this tablecloth because I fell in love with the embroidery. I haven't found a single flaw in the beautiful symmetrical handwork. I felt kind of awful cutting in to it but focused on the fact that all that work is being appreciated and given another life. I loved the colours of it and that it was quite big and bold, plus the embroidered green border added another element to play with. But what really sold it to me was how the embroidery was arranged in clear quarter and semi-circular sections. I enjoyed figuring out how to place those to their best advantage on the top and use as much of the embroidery as possible. I'm really pleased with how it turned out. I think my favourite part is the back with those big arcs of floral embroidery meeting in the middle. I made the refashioning project feel a little more manageable to me by starting with a pattern rather than diving straight in to draping or cutting something from scratch. Baby steps! However, I did fully flex my pattern hacking muscles to make the design of the top much closer to my inspiration. Pinterest is still one of my favourite ways to collect inspiration for my sewing projects and over the last year or so I've pinned numerous boxy little tops with interesting details and style lines. The simplicity of the example below really grabbed me. I considered using the free tank tutorial from Fabrics-Store.com (they have a tonne of great resources, patterns and tutorials on their website FYI) but ultimately decided I did want a bit of shaping in the bust. I was torn between the Afternoon Lyra Tank and the Ashton Top from Helen's Closet. I ended up plumping for the Ashton because it seemed to have a lot of mileage in it with options for an all in one facing or bias faced neckline and all sorts of hacks popping up online. When I'm splashing out on a pattern I like to think I'm going to use it multiple times. I'm really pleased with my choice as I think the shaping and fit is great but I'll discuss the pattern more in depth in a future post as I have another hacked version of it to share with you! For reference I cut the size 6 B cup. To start with I extended the length of the shoulder seam a little to match the squarer shape of the inspiration garment. Then I drew a line straight down from the outer edge of the shoulder to the hem on both the front and back pattern pieces. I cut down these lines and attached the pieces I'd cut off the front and back together to create my new side panel pattern piece (after folding the bust dart out of the front piece and remembering to add seam allowances where necessary). I straightened off the top edge of the side panel and shortened it by 3" to create the stepped hem. I found this to be about as much as you would want to remove before you start seeing flesh above the waistband of a high waisted pair of trousers or skirt. The final thing I needed to do was to cut a strip of linen to fill in the centre back which I wanted to cut two separate panels for to make the most of the beautiful embroidered detail along the edges of the table cloth. I hemmed the top and bottom of this little infill, overlocked the long raw edges then topstitched it in place between the panels 3" up from the hem again. The infill finishes about 5" down from the neckline creating a sort of keyhole opening which fastens with a button at the nape. I'm really enjoying the combination of the modern cut of the top constructed with the more traditional embroidery. The weighty beautiful vintage linen turned out perfect for this style of top as it holds the structure nicely. I did have some scraps of white linen left over from my Wrap Top to use for the centre back and side panels but I actually only used it for the bias facing in the end. I'm so proud of myself for embracing this creative challenge and can't thank Portia enough for encouraging me to try something a little different. It has really pushed my creativity and construction knowledge and proved that I can do more than I think with my sewing. I'll definitely be looking at textiles differently in future and will make an effort to incorporate more refashioning into my sewing practice. I even feel like I might have the confidence to move on to something a little more challenging next time!
Zig Zag Chain stitch is a hand embroidery stitch that creates a decorative and textured pattern. It is a variation of the basic Chain stitch.
Whipped Chain Stitch is a versatile and elegant variation of a Chain stitch that adds a touch of dimension and texture to your creations.
Whipped Chain Stitch is a versatile and elegant variation of a Chain stitch that adds a touch of dimension and texture to your creations.
Before the Snow Flies is a scrappy Courthouse Steps quilt pattern. This cozy lap quilt pattern is available as an instant digital download.
In embroidery, thick stems and branches often get the same treatment: filled with stem stitch, filled with chain stitch, sometimes satin stitched, maybe a little texture added with knots and so forth. And all these techniques work great! Here's another option, though, that can supply a little bit
Happy Monday to you! I'm excited to share another finished quilt! This one has been a favorite for me. The fabric is just so pretty that it was pleasure at every step. I used a single layer cake of April Showers by Bonnie & Camille. The inspiration was this quilt I made with a jelly roll and charm pack of Luna Notte by 3 Sisters. I've always loved that quilt...it's cherished in our home, but I was wanting to do a brighter, more modern version of the pattern. I didn't have any coordinating jelly roll/charm pack combos, so I thought I'd have to wait. However, when I finished unpacking my sewing room (we've moved twice in the last year!), I found this gorgeous fabric and knew I had to use it for this. I went back and forth on how I was going to quilt it. I thought about straight lines, accentuating the squares. I thought about diagonals and cross-hatching. I considered going super fancy on it and feathering the frames of each square, but I felt like, in the end, this needed to be a quilt made for love and comfort. So...I decided on a simple, but small and close meander to get that awesome texture that doesn't take away from the design. I used a natural Kona for backing and found this adorable navy with white butterflies for binding. Finished, it measures 51" x 60". I will be taking this quilt to the craft bazaar next week before it goes into the shop. If you're interested in purchasing this quilt or another (even one in progress) or requesting a custom order, please email me at [email protected]. Thank you so much for stopping by! Don't forget to leave a comment below to say hello! I'd love to connect with you on Bloglovin', Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!
You're going to enjoy this week's BLOCK Friday as we take an in-depth look at the Irish Chain quilt. Here are some excellent examples of Irish Chain quilts and a wonderful lesson on their history. We have this Irish to thank for this! Here's why...
It's ironic that most quilters are artists who love color, texture and fabric, and fear numbers. Yet, patchwork quilting requires the use of numbers almost as much as those other elements. Patchwork quilts are made of squares, or blocks, repeated and multiplied by rows and columns. So quilters, who generally fear math, must use it to be successful. I am definitely a member of the "can't handle math" sisterhood. It's time to appreciate numbers! Instead of fearing them, we can appreciate the math that allows us to create beautiful works of comfort. 4 Starting easy: four patch 9 A plus quilt made from nine patch blocks. 24 A log cabin block with six strings per side, requiring 24 strings per block. These come together surprisingly fast despite all the pieces. 5 Rail fence blocks made with five rails. Great way to use 2 1/2 inch strips. Sew, cut, arrange, done! 9 Soft Irish Chain quilt, made with nine patches paired with white squares to form the chains. I love the beautiful quilting. Here's the math: five pairs per row X eleven rows = 55 pairs for a total of 110 blocks. I can almost guarantee that I'd math something wrong. 16 This one looks difficult, but it's really not. The 16 square blocks are made from four patches that are arranged with opposing dark and light squares. The light squares always touch to form an inner square. Then the big blocks are alternated with medium contrast single blocks. Easy, but dramatic. 8 A pretty pinwheel takes only eight pieces: four half-square triangles arranged to form the pinwheels. Gotta love that quilting! 1 Last one: a whole cloth quilt that takes only one huge piece of fabric and some talented quilting. How cool it would be to have the ability to have this level of quilting. Thanks for visiting. Feel free to visit my Pinterest "Heart, quilts" board which includes all of these beautiful quilts and about 400 more! If you'd like to join the fun and pin to this board, just say the word. I'll gladly add you to the pinners list. Happy Quilting, Mary
Illustrating chain stitch variations on the &Stitches blog!
The idea for this quilt started with a stack of pretty fabrics. My happy colors. Wanna see? These are all rejected Love bindings. They looked so pretty together that I stacked them up and let them sit and hang out awhile. Mingle. I had a hard time choosing a pattern I liked. I was thinking of something along the lines of these three quilts. I kept rearranging the pile, trying to simplify the stack and I kept sketching squares and log cabins. The squares were a little too simple, and the log cabins were too traditional. I didn't want the large scale of some of the fabrics to get lost in small skinny strips. This morning I woke up thinking... Chunky, Simple, Big oversize blocks, Pretty fabrics. This is the plan. I'm calling it "Brick House" because... it's not a log cabin. ; ) Adobe Illustrator was my colored pencils today. My kids lost all of mine except red and brown. I'll save them for my Rouenneries quilt. Ha! -A
Have you tried making one of these super easy Crochet Chain Stitch Scarves? They are fun and very quick to make because, except for the band where the button is attached, it is just one long chain.…
Amigurumi free patterns and step-by-step crochet toy tutorials... One of the free amigurumi crochet patterns we will share today is the amigurumi cow, whose photos and design belong to craftpassion.com. You can learn how to crochet these cow using the free amigurumi pattern.
Stitch your very own citrus wreath! Finished object in photos is displayed in a 6-inch hoop, but the pattern can be resized to suit your needs. This is a digital pattern download that does NOT include a full stitch guide. You will find an easy to trace pattern as well as a list of corresponding stitches for the various sections of the pattern. This pattern is ideal for intermediate-advanced stitchers who are familiar with basic stitches (chain stitch, stem stitch, fishbone stitch and satin stitch). With all my patterns please feel free to message with any questions you might have about stitching the pattern.
Shisha – embroidery with mirrors – can be worked different ways. The most common shisha stitch found in most stitch dictionaries is a combination buttonhole and chain stitch worked over a grid of holding threads that anchor the small mirrors to fabric. Today, we’re going to look at the basic stitch, and then later on, ...
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This collection of fungi is super fun to stitch, elegant looking, and beginner friendly too. Created using only introductory embroidery stitches, this kit is almost entirely backstitch and single stitch, with just a few detached chains in the central mushroom top. Pre-printed fabric is a great option for experienced stitchers who need minimal instructions and already have their own hoops, thread, and needles. This isn't your first rodeo! All prints are sized for a 6" embroidery hoop on an 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" square of unbleached cotton muslin. We use minimal packaging so there's fewer pieces for you recycle and it lowers our environmental impact. If you need a few "how-to" reminders, you can find a full set of English and French instructions and our Stitch Guide on our Free Downloads page. Included in the kit: pre-printed pattern on unbleached cotton fabric stitch legend showing what stitches to use to complete the design Level: First time beginner friendly
Easy quilts to make in a day. A lot of beautiful patterns, designs, and quilt ideas for you to make in one day only and the tips to finish it
Also known as: Hungarian Braided Chain Stitch The braided chain stitch is worked almost the same way as the heavy chain stitch. There is only a slight difference in the way the needle is taken under the existing loops, thus giving it a totally...
Creative Arts Blogger Michele Bilyeu shares her sewing, quilting, and crafting journey from Alaska to Oregon and back again.
TAST Interview with Maureen about her hand embroidery. Part of a series of articles that mark a decade of the Take a Stitch Tuesday stitchers challenge.
Free quilt pattern, scrappy triple Irish chain quilt by Jessie Fincham.
Автор - чего-ты-хочешь . Это цитата этого сообщения Коучинг. Стежки Коучинг. Стёжки Интересно, кто-нибудь такое делал? Любопытное нечто вот и процесс создания того, что называют коучинг И просто интересные стежки Очень красивые штуки! Узелковые …
Größe: 36/38; Notwendige Materialien: 350 g für alb (100% Baumwolle, 200m/50g); Häkeln Nr. 2,5. Häkeldichte: 34 ochiuri x 16 rânduri = 10 x 10 cm. Schema Nr. 1: Maschenzahl = 16 Luftmaschen + 1. Die Reihe beginnt mit Stich 2 vor dem Rapport, se repetă raportul și se sfârșește cu 15 ochiuri
When the opportunity arises, it’s a pleasure to get the “low down” from the authors and publishers in the needlework field so that we stitchers can have a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like on the business end of needlework. I’ve been in touch with Yvette Stanton recently, and I asked her to give us ...
Skill level: Advanced cable knit (very challenging knit with partly unusual techniques that has to be knitted in rows). Please read all of the information given in the description below.All stitches and techniques have to be worked on right and wrong side rows:- knit, purl, sl sts - ‘normal’ cables (in instances increases/decreases happen during cabling)- I-cord cables (partly with provisional cast on, cables that move laterally)- increases (m1l, m1r, lli, rli) - decreases (k2tog, p2tog, ssk/skpo, ssp)- some unusual decreases/increases and combinations thereof- Japanese short rows with no slip stitchThe bolded techniques are explained tutorial-like in detail with photographs at the end of the pattern.
Fluoro Flora pattern by M/M Embroider a contemporary floral design with embellishments using bead work and knots. This design is great for beginners wanting to learn a new craft or intermediate stitchers wanting a graphic design which they can use as a basis for their own embroidery exploration. We provide suggested stitches but the design is flexible and able to be built upon. This listing is for a digital PDF file only and includes the following: - The design for you to print off and trace onto fabric - Instructions for transferring the design and suggested materials, as well as tips for working up your embroidery - A breakdown of the design pattern with a step by step stitch plan - Glossary of stitches with illustrated instructions for the following stitches: Split stitch, Stem Stitch, Satin stitch, French knots and isolated Chain stitch. - Terms and conditions. - All instructions are written in English. ** Please note this item is for a digital download only. No physical items will be shipped. The link to download the PDF file will be available once payment clears. - About Maricor/Maricar or M/M for short We are embroidery illustrators and designers. We started off as graphic designers and animation directors that somehow found their way to embroidery through an embroidered music video. Since 2010 we have worked as commissioned illustrators creating unique, embroidered graphics for clients in advertising, publishing and fashion. We love the process of embroidery and are excited to share our passion for all things tactile through embroidery workshops and now patterns. - FAQs If I buy your pattern can I modify the design or patterns to make my own versions to sell or gift? No, we don't allow modifications on our original designs. We reserve our right to protect the copyright on our original design and the concept. After I embroider the design can I sell the completed embroidery? No these patterns are provided for personal use only. Do you accept custom orders? Yes we do, please get in touch via email or Etsy conversation with what you have in mind and we will get back to you as soon as we can. - Copyright Maricor/Maricar 2017. All Rights Reserved The contents of this pattern (digital and/or printed) are for personal use only and may not be reproduced, modified or commercially distributed.
Free quilt pattern, scrappy triple Irish chain quilt by Jessie Fincham.
To see the tutorials for each stitch family, click on the links below. back stitch blanket stitch chain stitch chevron stitch cross stitch feather stitch fishbone stitch fly stitch herringbone […]
Today was the last day of school for the kiddos, and y'all- I am exhausted! Trying to keep some semblance of order during the last few days...
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When you combine hand embroidery stitches in different ways, you never know what you’ll come up with! And sometimes, you won’t even know how to name the result. I’m calling this the Chain Stitch Spider Daisy, or the Ribbed Spider Daisy, for two reasons: It’s a daisy created with the detached chain stitch and the ...
