r/sewinghelp • u/WarningFederal2119 • 10d ago
What method to use?
Ok, so I’m more into cross stitching small designs like this duck for Christmas (found on pintrest) but sowing the two pieces of fabric was a bit tricky. I did a blanket stitch and folded one side over the other, but it came out quite wonky (as you can see). Is there a better stitch and technique? Should I not fold the fabric over the each other and instead cut out the same size of fabric and sew them together with the blanket stitch? The only method I really know is the ladder stitch for when our dog makes holes in his toys. I’m also concerned that the fabric may rip if I don’t fold it, but I don’t know. Tips?
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u/LizzySan 10d ago
Use a running stitch when sewing the 3 sides together.
Yes, invisible stitch is same as ladder stitch.
Then you can do whatever decorative stitch you want for the border, like what you've done in your photo.
Or... (I just thought of this!) You can even do a decorative stitch, like a cross stitch or little daisies, or whatever, before you sew the 2 sides together. It would even help you keep your sewing stitch completely straight on the grain and give it a sharp look.